Audiobahn AWIS12P
12″ subwoofer · 2 Ω · 2,000 W RMS
The Audiobahn AWIS12P is a 12″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.46 and EBP 104 it suits a ported box: deeper and louder; sealed, the bass sounds a bit dry.
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 2 of 4 — missing: frame outer diameter, magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 2,000 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) | Flat and accurate · 0.64 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 70 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 81 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 14 3/16″ × 14 3/16″ × 11 3/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 39 9/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 2,000 W | 119 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 52 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 18 3/8″ × 15 3/4″ × 15 3/4″ |
At 2,000 W this example’s port will be noisy: air speed 119 ft/s, while the limit is 82 ft/s. It stays quiet up to about 940 W. Full power needs a port of at least 32.9 in², which means a bigger box than this example — size it in the designer.
Open ported box in designerDeeper: 1.45 ft³ (41 L) tuned to 43 Hz, 25 13/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 15 3/4″ 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 | 2 Ω |
| RMS power | 2,000 W |
| Fs | 50.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.46 |
| Qes | 0.49 |
| Qms | 9.05 |
| Vas | 0.72 ft³ |
| Re | 1.3 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 76 in² |
| Xmax | 0.57″ |
| Vd | 43.4 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 163 g calc. |
| BL | 11.8 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 104 — suits ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 89.4 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 10 7/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 8 5/8″ |
Where it fits in a vehicle
Spots from our vehicle guides where the cutout, mounting depth and recommended box fit. The spot sizes are approximate — measure your own vehicle.
- Bronco 4-door — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Wrangler 4-door, hard top — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Wrangler 4-door, soft top — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- FJ Cruiser — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- El Camino 1978–87 — behind the seat sealed and ported box
- Cherokee XJ — cargo area, spare moved out sealed and ported box
- Excursion — behind the third row sealed and ported box
- Mustang 2015–2023 coupe — trunk sealed and ported box
- Challenger / Charger — trunk sealed and ported box
- Club Car Precedent — under the rear seat sealed and ported box
“≈” 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
- Audiobahn ALUM12 12″
- Audiobahn ALUM12N 12″ · dual 6 Ω
- Audiobahn ALUM12Q 12″ · dual 6 Ω
- Audiobahn ALUM12X 12″
- 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.
- Hertz SPL Show SX 300D (DVC 2+2 ohm) 0.71 ft³ sealed · 1.20 ft³ ported
- Sundown Audio Zv3-12 D1 0.81 ft³ sealed · 1.34 ft³ ported
- Massive Audio H124 0.76 ft³ sealed · 1.31 ft³ ported
- Mmats Juggernaut 12 D2 0.74 ft³ sealed · 2.37 ft³ ported
- Ground Zero GZPW 12SPL (2x1 Ohm) 0.87 ft³ sealed · 1.77 ft³ ported
- Kicx HeadShot Q312 (2+2) 0.74 ft³ sealed · 1.31 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Audiobahn AWIS12P need?
Recommended net volume: 0.81 ft³ sealed, 1.20 ft³ ported tuned to 34 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 2,000 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Audiobahn AWIS12P Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 50.8 Hz, Qts 0.46, Vas 0.72 ft³, Xmax 0.57″, Sd 76 in².
What is the Audiobahn AWIS12P mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 8 5/8″, cutout diameter 10 7/8″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Audiobahn AWIS12P handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 2,000 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.
Is the Audiobahn AWIS12P better sealed or ported?
EBP 104: a ported box (1.20 ft³, tuned to 34 Hz) suits it best — deeper and louder. Sealed (0.81 ft³) the bass is drier.
What port does the Audiobahn AWIS12P need?
For the 1.20 ft³ ported box tuned to 34 Hz: slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 39 9/16″ long, area 22.6 in²; or a round port Ø5 3/8″, ≈ 39 9/16″ long. Port air speed at 2,000 W: 119 ft/s.
What box do two Audiobahn AWIS12P subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 1.62 ft³ sealed, or 2.40 ft³ ported at the same 34 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.