DB Drive WDX12G5.2

12″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 3,000 W RMS

Fs 39 HzQts 0.53Vas 0.74 ft³Xmax 0.98″

Recommended box

For a sedan, one sub, 3,000 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

Net volume0.76 ft³ (21.5 L)
Qtc0.74
Fc55 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)55 Hz
Example box (outside)14 3/16″ × 14 3/16″ × 10 5/8″
Open sealed box in designer

Ported

Net volume1.80 ft³ (51 L)
Tuning (Fb)32 Hz
Portslot 2 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 48 1/8″ long
Port velocity at 3,000 W107 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)29 Hz
Example box (outside)31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 14 1/16″
Open ported box in designer
203040506080100150200606672788490HzdB
Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Fs39 Hz
Qts0.53
Qes0.606
Qms4.17
Vas0.74 ft³
Re (one coil)2 Ω
Sd82.4 in²
Xmax0.98″
Vd81.1 in³ calc.
Mms317 g calc.
BL16 T·m calc.
EBP64 — sealed or ported calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m85.1 dB calc.

General

Size12″
Voice coilsdual 2 Ω
RMS power3,000 W

Mounting dimensions

Ø12 15/16″cutout Ø11 3/16″mounting depth 8 1/16″magnet Ø≈ 7 1/4″
Cutout diameter11 3/16″
Mounting depth8 1/16″
Overall diameter12 15/16″

Cone area (Sd) calculated from Fs, Vas and Mms: 82.4 in².

“≈” 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