Diamond DE122
12″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 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, 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) | Tight and punchy · 0.80 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 40 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 38 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 14 3/16″ × 14 3/16″ × 13 7/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 30 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 41 1/4″ long |
| Port velocity at 500 W | 53 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 28 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 3/4″ |
Deeper: 3.00 ft³ (85 L) tuned to 25 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 16 15/16″ 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 | dual 2 Ω |
| RMS power | 500 W |
| Fs | 24 Hz |
| Qts | 0.48 |
| Qes | 0.54 |
| Qms | 4 |
| Vas | 1.86 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 1.7 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 77.5 in² |
| Xmax | 0.62″ |
| Vd | 47.9 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 295 g calc. |
| BL | 11.8 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 44 — suits sealed calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 83.3 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 11 1/16″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 6 5/8″ |
| Overall diameter | 12 9/16″ |
“≈” 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 Diamond 12″ models
- Diamond CM312D2 12″ · dual 2 Ω
- Diamond CM312D4 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Diamond D122 12″ · dual 2 Ω
- Diamond D124 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Diamond D312D2 12″ · dual 2 Ω
- Diamond D312D4 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Diamond D612D2 12″ · dual 2 Ω
- Diamond D612D4 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Diamond D912D2 12″ · dual 2 Ω
- Diamond D912D4 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Diamond DE124 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Diamond DES122 12″ · dual 2 Ω
Similar 12″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Rockford Fosgate Power T0D212 1.06 ft³ sealed · 1.59 ft³ ported
- Soundstream RW-12 1.09 ft³ sealed · 1.66 ft³ ported
- RE Audio SCX12 D4 v2 1.66 ft³ sealed · 1.48 ft³ ported
- JL Audio 12W6v3-D4 0.95 ft³ sealed · 1.31 ft³ ported
- Audison Voce II AV 12 D2 II (DVC 2+2 ohm) 1.13 ft³ sealed · 1.77 ft³ ported
- Audison Voce II AV 12 D4 II (DVC 4+4 ohm) 1.13 ft³ sealed · 1.77 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Diamond DE122 need?
Recommended net volume: 1.02 ft³ sealed, 1.48 ft³ ported tuned to 30 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 500 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Diamond DE122 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 24 Hz, Qts 0.48, Vas 1.86 ft³, Xmax 0.62″, Sd 77.5 in².
What is the Diamond DE122 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 6 5/8″, cutout diameter 11 1/16″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Diamond DE122 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 500 W. Dual 2 Ω voice coils: series gives 4 Ω, parallel gives 1 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.