Pioneer TS-SW3002S4
12″ subwoofer · 4 Ω · 400 W RMS
| Source | pioneer-car.eu · 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, 400 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 | 46 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 43 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 15/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 34 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 34 15/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 400 W | 49 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 33 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 9 3/4″ |
Deeper: 3.25 ft³ (92 L) tuned to 29 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 17 3/16″ 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 | 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 400 W |
| Fs | 35 Hz |
| Qts | 0.61 |
| Qes | 0.64 |
| Qms | 13.95 |
| Vas | 1.25 ft³ |
| Re | 3 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 84 in² |
| Xmax | 0.35″ |
| Vd | 29.1 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 243 g calc. |
| BL | 15.8 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 55 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.8 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 11 3/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 3 3/8″ |
| Overall diameter | 13 3/4″ |
The published Sd of 89.4 in² doesn't match Fs, Vas and Mms — using the calculated 84 in².
“≈” 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
- pioneer-car.eu/asset/user_manuals/UPLOAD_ID_11736/ae283b319e678f14ff74949546c0ba
- pioneer-car.eu/asset/user_manuals/UPLOAD_ID_11728/252460698036e8289aa3c1ae3652d2
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Similar 12″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Polk Audio MM1240DVC 1.84 ft³ sealed · 1.27 ft³ ported
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FAQ
What box does the Pioneer TS-SW3002S4 need?
Recommended net volume: 1.77 ft³ sealed, 1.34 ft³ ported tuned to 34 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 400 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Pioneer TS-SW3002S4 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 35 Hz, Qts 0.61, Vas 1.25 ft³, Xmax 0.35″, Sd 84 in².
What is the Pioneer TS-SW3002S4 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 3 3/8″, cutout diameter 11 3/4″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Pioneer TS-SW3002S4 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 400 W. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.