Orion Cobalt 12 DVC (1999)
12″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω
| 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, 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 · 0.94 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 53 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 45 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 15/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 30 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 25 1/4″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 40 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 36 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 7/8″ |
Deeper: 3.04 ft³ (86 L) tuned to 36 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 14 13/16″ 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 4 Ω |
| RMS power | — |
| Fs | 24 Hz |
| Qts | 0.43 |
| Qes | 0.48 |
| Qms | 4.13 |
| Vas | 6.71 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 3.85 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 78 in² |
| Xmax | 0.24″ |
| Vd | 18.4 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 83 g calc. |
| BL | 10 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 50 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 89.4 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 11 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5 1/2″ |
| 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/20040807151044/http://www.orioncaraudio.com:80/alley/pdfs/99
- web.archive.org/web/20040807154930/http://www.orioncaraudio.com:80/alley/pdfs/00
- web.archive.org/web/20051109131030/http://www.orioncaraudio.com:80/alley/pdfs/97
Other Orion 12″ models
- Orion 2NT 12 DVC 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Orion 2NT 12 SVC 12″ · 4 Ω
- Orion Cobalt 12 DVC (original) 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Orion Cobalt 12 SVC (1999) 12″ · 4 Ω
- Orion Cobalt 12 SVC (original) 12″ · 4 Ω
- Orion HCCA 12D 12″ · dual 2 Ω
- Orion HCCA 12D (1999) 12″ · dual 2 Ω
- Orion HCCA122 (HCCA 12" DVC 2ohm) 12″ · dual 2 Ω
- Orion HCCA124 (HCCA 12" DVC 4ohm) 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Orion NT 12 DVC 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Orion NT 12 SVC 12″ · 4 Ω
- Orion XTR 12 DVC (original) 12″ · dual 4 Ω
Similar 12″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- JL Audio 12W0-8 1.87 ft³ sealed · 2.44 ft³ ported
- JL Audio 12W1-8 1.80 ft³ sealed · 2.33 ft³ ported
- Infinity Kappa 120.1DVC 1.80 ft³ sealed · 2.33 ft³ ported
- Kenwood KFC-PS3016W 1.91 ft³ sealed · 1.80 ft³ ported
- Rockford Fosgate Punch Z RFZ3412 1.91 ft³ sealed · 2.47 ft³ ported
- JL Audio 12W1-4 1.80 ft³ sealed · 2.33 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Orion Cobalt 12 DVC (1999) need?
Recommended net volume: 1.77 ft³ sealed, 2.30 ft³ ported tuned to 30 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 Orion Cobalt 12 DVC (1999) Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 24 Hz, Qts 0.43, Vas 6.71 ft³, Xmax 0.24″, Sd 78 in².
What is the Orion Cobalt 12 DVC (1999) mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 5 1/2″, cutout diameter 11 1/8″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.