Fi Audio Xv3 12 D1
12″ subwoofer · dual 1 Ω · 1,000 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, 1,000 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
smaller, tighter| Bass character (Qtc) | Tight and punchy · 0.80 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 48 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 45 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 14 3/16″ × 14 3/16″ × 10 13/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 39 9/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 1,000 W | 78 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 31 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 20 3/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 14 3/8″ |
Deeper: 2.40 ft³ (68 L) tuned to 26 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 16 7/16″ 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 1 Ω |
| RMS power | 1,000 W |
| Fs | 31.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.53 |
| Qes | 0.57 |
| Qms | 7.47 |
| Vas | 0.99 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 0.7 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 74.4 in² |
| Xmax | 1.06″ |
| Vd | 79.1 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 296 g calc. |
| BL | 8.5 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 55 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 83.9 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 11 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 7 1/4″ |
| Overall diameter | 12 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
- web.archive.org/web/20220819084700/https://ficaraudio.com/product/xv3-series/
- web.archive.org/web/20190920052313/https://ficaraudio.com/product/xv3-series-x12
Other Fi Audio 12″ models
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- Fi Audio Alpha v1 12 S1 12″ · 1 Ω
- Fi Audio Alpha v1 12 S2 12″ · 2 Ω
- Fi Audio Alpha v1 12 S4 12″ · 4 Ω
- Fi Audio Alpha v2 12 S2 12″ · 2 Ω
- Fi Audio Alpha v2 12 S4 12″ · 4 Ω
- Fi Audio Alpha v2.1 12 S2 12″ · 2 Ω
- Fi Audio Alpha v2.1 12 S4 12″ · 4 Ω
- Fi Audio BL-NEO 12 D1 12″ · dual 1 Ω
- Fi Audio BL-NEO 12 D2 12″ · dual 2 Ω
- Fi Audio BL12 D1 12″ · dual 1 Ω
Similar 12″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Gladen Sigma SSWX12 Extreme (DVC 2 ohm) 0.74 ft³ sealed · 1.31 ft³ ported
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- Avatar Volcano 12 D2 0.85 ft³ sealed · 1.20 ft³ ported
- Diamond M6 12D4 0.71 ft³ sealed · 1.24 ft³ ported
- Pride HP Lite 12 D1.8 0.99 ft³ sealed · 1.13 ft³ ported
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FAQ
What box does the Fi Audio Xv3 12 D1 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.78 ft³ sealed, 1.20 ft³ ported tuned to 34 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 1,000 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Fi Audio Xv3 12 D1 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 31.5 Hz, Qts 0.53, Vas 0.99 ft³, Xmax 1.06″, Sd 74.4 in².
What is the Fi Audio Xv3 12 D1 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 7 1/4″, cutout diameter 11 1/8″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Fi Audio Xv3 12 D1 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 1,000 W. Dual 1 Ω voice coils: series gives 2 Ω, parallel gives 0.5 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.