DC Audio XL-Elite 12 D2

12″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 2,200 W RMS

Fs 31.6 HzQts 0.44Vas 0.79 ft³Xmax 1.34″

Recommended box

For a sedan, one sub, 2,200 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 volume0.92 ft³ (26 L)
Qtc0.60
Fc43 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)54 Hz
Example box (outside)14 3/16″ × 14 3/16″ × 12 5/16″
Open sealed box in designer

Ported

Net volume1.45 ft³ (41 L)
Tuning (Fb)28 Hz
Port2 round ports Ø2 1/2″, 21 5/8″ long
Port velocity at 2,200 W294 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)26 Hz
Example box (outside)20 7/8″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 3/16″
Open ported box in designer
2030405060801001502006066727884HzdB
Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Fs31.6 Hz
Qts0.44
Qes0.47
Qms6.2
Vas0.79 ft³
Re (one coil)≈ 1.7 Ω
Sd76.6 in²
Xmax1.34″
Vd102.5 in³ calc.
Mms391 g calc.
BL16.8 T·m calc.
EBP67 — sealed or ported calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m83.8 dB calc.

General

Size12″
Voice coilsdual 2 Ω
RMS power2,200 W

Mounting dimensions

Ø12 1/2″cutout Ø11 1/8″mounting depth 9 3/4″magnet Ø≈ 7 1/4″
Cutout diameter11 1/8″
Mounting depth9 3/4″
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

Other DC Audio 12″ models