The 52CVT102 is a high-performance 10-inch shallow-mount car audio subwoofer optimized for installations with strict space limitations, such as under-seat enclosures or tight truck cabs. Operating as a 2-Ohm single voice coil (SVC) driver, it allows small mono-block amplifiers to deliver maximum power efficiency directly into a single sub configuration.
Product Description
The Kicker 52CVT102 functions as a practical solution for adding low-end bass to space-restricted vehicles without sacrificing total trunk volume. It occupies a mounting depth of only 4-1/4 inches, effectively bridging the performance gap between ultra-thin "pancake" subwoofers and bulky full-sized drivers. Engineering features include a ventless pole piece that enables installers to position the magnet flush against the enclosure's back wall. Thermal control is managed via Kicker's Forced Air Cooling technology, which routes heat away from the motor structure to support extended listening sessions. To maintain structural integrity under high internal cabinet pressures, the cone utilizes 360-degree back bracing combined with signature double stitching along the outer ring to prevent separation during high-excursion peaks.
Technical Specifications
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Subwoofer Size: 10 inches (25 cm)
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Impedance: 2 Ohms (Single Voice Coil)
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Continuous Power Handling (RMS): 350 to 375 Watts
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Peak Power Handling: 750 Watts
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Frequency Response: 25 – 350 Hz (Extended up to 500 Hz depending on box configuration)
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Sensitivity (1W / 1m): 87.2 dB
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Linear Excursion (Xmax): ± 13 mm
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Resonance Frequency (Fs): 37.8 Hz
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Voice Coil Composition: Four-layer high-temperature copper voice coil
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Cone Material: Injection-molded SoloKon polymineral cone
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Surround Material: Heavy-duty Santoprene rubber with red wrap stitching
Physical & Installation Dimensions
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Top-Mount Depth: 4-1/4 inches (10.8 cm)
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Mounting Cutout Diameter: 9-3/16 inches (23.3 cm)
Enclosure Requirements
The 52CVT102 is versatile enough to operate efficiently inside both tightly sealed footprints or punchy vented enclosures:
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Sealed Box Volume Range: Minimum 0.8 cu. ft. (22.5 L) to Maximum 3.0 cu. ft. (85 L)
- Vented Box Volume Range: Minimum 1.25 cu. ft. (35.4 L) to Maximum 1.75 cu. ft. (49.6 L)