Polk Audio MM124 (Polk/MOMO)
12″ subwoofer · 4 Ω
The Polk Audio MM124 (Polk/MOMO) is a 12″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.46 and EBP 58 it works both sealed and ported: sealed is tighter and smaller, ported is deeper and louder. Long excursion (Xmax 0.98″) — built for loud music and high power.
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 2 of 4 — missing: 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 | 48 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 45 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 14 3/16″ × 14 3/16″ × 17 9/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 30 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 25 1/4″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 53 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 30 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 12 7/8″ |
Deeper: 3.07 ft³ (87 L) tuned to 30 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 15 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 | 4 Ω |
| RMS power | — |
| Fs | 27.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.46 |
| Qes | 0.476 |
| Qms | 13.06 |
| Vas | 2.86 ft³ |
| Re | 3.8 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 79.2 in² |
| Xmax | 0.98″ |
| Vd | 78 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 153 g calc. |
| BL | 14.5 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 58 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 87.5 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 11 1/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 6″ |
Where it fits in a vehicle
Spots from our vehicle guides where the cutout, mounting depth and recommended box fit. The spot sizes are approximate — measure your own vehicle.
- Bronco 4-door — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Wrangler 4-door, hard top — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Wrangler 4-door, soft top — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- Silverado / Sierra Crew Cab — under the rear seat sealed box
- FJ Cruiser — behind the rear seat sealed and ported box
- El Camino 1978–87 — behind the seat sealed and ported box
- Cherokee XJ — cargo area, spare moved out sealed and ported box
- Excursion — behind the third row sealed and ported box
- Mustang 2015–2023 coupe — trunk sealed and ported box
- Challenger / Charger — trunk sealed and ported box
- Club Car Precedent — under the rear seat sealed box
“≈” 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
Other Polk Audio 12″ models
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Similar 12″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- JL Audio 12W3v3-4 1.27 ft³ sealed · 1.77 ft³ ported
- Quantum Audio QSW12F 1.62 ft³ sealed · 2.40 ft³ ported
- JL Audio 12W3v3-2 1.80 ft³ sealed · 1.77 ft³ ported
- Morel Ultimo SC 122 (SVC 2 ohm) 1.20 ft³ sealed · 1.94 ft³ ported
- Infinity Reference 1262W 1.38 ft³ sealed · 2.26 ft³ ported
- Kenwood KFC-W112S 1.62 ft³ sealed · 1.34 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Polk Audio MM124 (Polk/MOMO) need?
Recommended net volume: 1.41 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 Polk Audio MM124 (Polk/MOMO) Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 27.5 Hz, Qts 0.46, Vas 2.86 ft³, Xmax 0.98″, Sd 79.2 in².
What is the Polk Audio MM124 (Polk/MOMO) mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 6″, cutout diameter 11 1/8″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
Is the Polk Audio MM124 (Polk/MOMO) better sealed or ported?
EBP 58: both work — sealed 1.41 ft³ is tighter and smaller, ported 2.30 ft³ tuned to 30 Hz is deeper and louder.
What port does the Polk Audio MM124 (Polk/MOMO) need?
For the 2.30 ft³ ported box tuned to 30 Hz: slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 25 1/4″ long, area 22.6 in²; or a round port Ø5 3/8″, ≈ 25 1/4″ long. Port air speed at 300 W: 53 ft/s.
What box do two Polk Audio MM124 (Polk/MOMO) subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 2.83 ft³ sealed, or 4.59 ft³ ported at the same 30 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.