Audiobahn AW1208Q
12″ subwoofer · 1,500 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, 1,500 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) | Dry and tight · 0.52 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 49 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 74 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 14 3/16″ × 14 3/16″ × 9 5/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 32 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 2 15/16 × 14 5/16″, 49 1/2″ long |
| Port velocity at 1,500 W | 72 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 29 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 15 11/16″ |
Deeper: 1.31 ft³ (37 L) tuned to 29 Hz, 25 13/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 9 1/4″ 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 | 1,500 W |
| Fs | 28.9 Hz |
| Qts | 0.31 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 2.16 |
| Vas | 1.17 ft³ |
| Re | 1.85 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 68.2 in² |
| Xmax | 0.79″ |
| Vd | 53.7 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 252 g calc. |
| BL | 15.3 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 80 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.5 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 11 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 6 3/4″ |
| 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
Other Audiobahn 12″ models
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- Audiobahn AW120Q 12″
- Audiobahn AW120SVC 12″
- Audiobahn AW120T 12″ · 4 Ω
- Audiobahn AW120XS 12″
- Audiobahn AW121T 12″ · 4 Ω
- Audiobahn AW122N 12″ · 4 Ω
- 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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- Kicx HeadShot 12 (1+1) 0.72 ft³ sealed · 2.12 ft³ ported
- Earthquake HoLeeS-12 1.18 ft³ sealed · 2.44 ft³ ported
- Pride BB V.2 12 D2 0.78 ft³ sealed · 2.47 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AW1208Q need?
Recommended net volume: 0.64 ft³ sealed, 2.01 ft³ ported tuned to 32 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 1,500 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Audiobahn AW1208Q Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 28.9 Hz, Qts 0.31, Vas 1.17 ft³, Xmax 0.79″, Sd 68.2 in².
What is the Audiobahn AW1208Q mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 6 3/4″, 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 AW1208Q handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 1,500 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.