Audiobahn AW1200Q
12″ subwoofer · 700 W RMS
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 3 of 4 — missing: magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 700 W. It’s the same math as the designer’s step-by-step mode, where you can fit the box to your space, vehicle and amp and get plans, a cut sheet and DXF.
Sealed
smaller, tighter| Bass character (Qtc) | Tight and punchy · 0.88 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 46 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 40 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 3/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 32 1/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 700 W | 60 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 33 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10″ |
Deeper: 2.72 ft³ (77 L) tuned to 32 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 15 7/16″ outside — a bigger box with flatter deep bass. Open in the calculator
Projects with this subwoofer
Boxes that users designed and published: plans, cut sheet and response graph.
Thiele/Small parameters
| Size | 12″ |
|---|---|
| Voice coils | — |
| RMS power | 700 W |
| Fs | 31.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.60 |
| Qes | 0.67 |
| Qms | 6.23 |
| Vas | 1.80 ft³ |
| Re | 3.3 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 69.8 in² |
| Xmax | 0.49″ |
| Vd | 34.3 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 146 g calc. |
| BL | 11.9 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 47 — suits sealed calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.6 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 11 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5 5/8″ |
| Overall diameter | 12 3/4″ |
“≈” means the value isn’t in the spec sheet and a typical value for the size is used; “calc.” means it’s calculated from the published parameters. Check the manufacturer’s spec sheet before you build.
Data sources
- web.archive.org/web/20060317161959/http://www.audiobahn.com/Audiobahn06/images/t
- web.archive.org/web/20050307032618/http://audiobahn.com/tech/2002/Sub%20Specs/Au
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- Audiobahn AW122T 12″
- Audiobahn AW1200 12″
Similar 12″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
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FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AW1200Q need?
Recommended net volume: 1.59 ft³ sealed, 1.45 ft³ ported tuned to 34 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 700 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Audiobahn AW1200Q Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 31.2 Hz, Qts 0.60, Vas 1.80 ft³, Xmax 0.49″, Sd 69.8 in².
What is the Audiobahn AW1200Q mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 5 5/8″, cutout diameter 11 1/8″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Audiobahn AW1200Q handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 700 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.