NVX VCW124v3
12″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω · 1,200 W RMS
Fs 29.4 HzQts 0.55Vas 2.36 ft³Xmax 0.91″
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 1,200 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 volume | 1.87 ft³ (53 L) |
|---|---|
| Qtc | 0.82 |
| Fc | 44 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 41 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 9 3/8″ |
Ported
| Net volume | 3.18 ft³ (90 L) |
|---|---|
| Tuning (Fb) | 31 Hz |
| Port | slot 3 1/8 × 14 5/16″, 33 15/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 1,200 W | 65 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 28 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 18 3/4″ |
Thiele/Small parameters
| Fs | 29.4 Hz |
|---|---|
| Qts | 0.55 |
| Qes | 0.62 |
| Qms | 4.73 |
| Vas | 2.36 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 3.2 Ω |
| Sd | 82.2 in² |
| Xmax | 0.91″ |
| Vd | 74.4 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 175 g calc. |
| BL | 12.9 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 47 — suits sealed calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 86.4 dB calc. |
General
| Size | 12″ |
|---|---|
| Voice coils | dual 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 1,200 W |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 11 3/16″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 6 7/8″ |
| Overall diameter | 12 5/8″ |
Judging by its value, the published Re is for both coils in series — converted to per coil.
“≈” 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
- nvx.com/products/vcw124-version-3-vcw124v3-2400w-peak-1200w-rms-12-vc-series-v3-
- nvx.com/pages/instructions-vcw124v3
- cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0646/2577/0712/files/mn_VCW12v3.pdf
Other NVX 12″ models
- NVX VCW122v3 12″ · dual 2 Ω