Diamond M6mkII 12D4
12″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 0 of 4 — missing: cutout, mounting depth, frame outer diameter, magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 300 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 | 53 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 50 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 300 W | 40 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 33 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 9 1/2″ |
Deeper: 2.54 ft³ (72 L) tuned to 29 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 13 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 | dual 4 Ω |
| RMS power | — |
| Fs | 34 Hz |
| Qts | 0.51 |
| Qes | 0.57 |
| Qms | 4.85 |
| Vas | 1.17 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 3 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 75.8 in² |
| Xmax | 0.65″ |
| Vd | 49.2 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 224 g calc. |
| BL | 15.9 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 60 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.6 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | ≈ 11 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | ≈ 5 7/8″ |
“≈” 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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Similar 12″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Swat GLK-12D2 0.95 ft³ sealed · 1.20 ft³ ported
- JL Audio 12TW1-4 0.92 ft³ sealed · 1.13 ft³ ported
- Machete M12 D1 Sport 0.95 ft³ sealed · 1.20 ft³ ported
- B2 Audio IS12 D2 v3 0.95 ft³ sealed · 1.20 ft³ ported
- Triton Trooper T600 0.71 ft³ sealed · 1.17 ft³ ported
- Machete M12 D4 0.99 ft³ sealed · 1.20 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Diamond M6mkII 12D4 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.81 ft³ sealed, 1.20 ft³ ported tuned to 34 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 300 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Diamond M6mkII 12D4 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 34 Hz, Qts 0.51, Vas 1.17 ft³, Xmax 0.65″, Sd 75.8 in².