Pyle PLW12DREN
12″ subwoofer
Fs 28 HzQts 0.68Vas 3.68 ft³
The published specs don’t add up:
- The spec sheet's Qts 0.75 doesn't match its Qes and Qms (they give 0.68).
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
| Net volume | 1.73 ft³ (49 L) |
|---|---|
| Qtc | 1.21 |
| Fc | 49 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 38 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 14 3/16″ × 14 3/16″ × 20 15/16″ |
Ported
| Net volume | 2.93 ft³ (83 L) |
|---|---|
| Tuning (Fb) | 37 Hz |
| Port | slot 1 9/16 × 14 5/16″, 11 1/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 300 W | 59 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 33 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 14 3/8″ |
Thiele/Small parameters
| Fs | 28 Hz |
|---|---|
| Qts | 0.68 |
| Qes | 0.78 |
| Qms | 5.6 |
| Vas | 3.68 ft³ |
| Re | ≈ 3.4 Ω |
| Sd | ≈ 76 in² |
| Xmax | ≈ 0.39″ |
| EBP | 36 — suits sealed calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 86.7 dB calc. |
General
| Size | 12″ |
|---|---|
| Voice coils | — |
| RMS power | — |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 11″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 6 13/16″ |
| Overall diameter | 13″ |
“≈” 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 Pyle 12″ models
- Pyle PLSQ12D 12″
- Pyle PLW12RD 12″ · 4 Ω