DC Audio Level 5 M5 12 D0.7

12″ subwoofer · dual 0.7 Ω · 3,500 W RMS

Fs 30.6 HzQts 0.37Vas 0.64 ft³Xmax 1.34″

Recommended box

For a sedan, one sub, 3,500 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

Net volume0.99 ft³ (28 L)
Qtc0.48
Fc39 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)66 Hz
Example box (outside)14 3/16″ × 14 3/16″ × 13 1/16″
Open sealed box in designer

Ported

Net volume1.45 ft³ (41 L)
Tuning (Fb)25 Hz
Portround port Ø2 1/2″, 12 7/8″ long
Port velocity at 3,500 W735 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)23 Hz
Example box (outside)18 1/4″ × 15 3/4″ × 13″
Open ported box in designer
2030405060801001502006066727884HzdB
Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Fs30.6 Hz
Qts0.37
Qes0.39
Qms8.56
Vas0.64 ft³
Re (one coil)≈ 0.6 Ω
Sd76.6 in²
Xmax1.34″
Vd102.5 in³ calc.
Mms514 g calc.
BL12.3 T·m calc.
EBP78 — sealed or ported calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m83.3 dB calc.

General

Size12″
Voice coilsdual 0.7 Ω
RMS power3,500 W

Mounting dimensions

Ø12 1/2″cutout Ø11 1/8″mounting depth 10 1/2″magnet Ø≈ 7 1/4″
Cutout diameter11 1/8″
Mounting depth10 1/2″
Overall diameter12 1/2″

“≈” 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

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