Sky High Car Audio BMX-12 D1

12″ subwoofer · dual 1 Ω · 2,500 W RMS

26 HzFs, resonance

0.50Qts

1.03 ft³Vas

1.26″Xmax

2,500 WRMS

Source	skyhighcaraudio.com · 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, 2,500 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

0.74 ft³ (21 L)

Net volume

Bass character (Qtc)	Flat and accurate · 0.77
Fc	40 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	39 Hz
Example box (outside)	14 3/16″ × 14 3/16″ × 10 7/16″

Open sealed box in designer

Ported

deeper, louder

1.13 ft³ (32 L)

Net volume

Tuning (Fb)	34 Hz
Port	2 round ports Ø2 1/2″, 18 9/16″ long
Port velocity at 2,500 W	278 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)	30 Hz
Example box (outside)	19 7/8″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 7/16″

At 2,500 W this example’s port will be noisy: air speed 278 ft/s, while the limit is 82 ft/s. It stays quiet up to about 210 W. Full power needs a port of at least 33.8 in², which means a bigger box than this example — size it in the designer.

Open ported box in designer

Deeper: 2.12 ft³ (60 L) tuned to 25 Hz, 23 1/4″ × 15 3/4″ × 19 7/8″ outside — a bigger box with flatter deep bass. Open in the calculator

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Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Size	12″
Voice coils	dual 1 Ω
RMS power	2,500 W
Fs	26 Hz
Qts	0.50
Qes	0.557
Qms	4.83
Vas	1.03 ft³

Re (one coil)	0.63 Ω
Sd	70.9 in²
Xmax	1.26″
Vd	89.3 in³ calc.
Mms	379 g calc.
BL	8.4 T·m calc.
EBP	47 — suits sealed calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m	81.7 dB calc.

Mounting dimensions

Cutout diameter	11 1/8″
Mounting depth	8″
Overall diameter	12 13/16″

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

skyhighcaraudio.com/sky-high-car-audio-bmx-series-12-subwoofer/

Other Sky High Car Audio 12″ models

Sky High Car Audio BMX-12 D2 12″ · dual 2 Ω
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Sky High Car Audio FE-12 D4 12″ · dual 4 Ω
Sky High Car Audio FEX-12 D2 12″ · dual 2 Ω
Sky High Car Audio FEX-12 D4 12″ · dual 4 Ω
Sky High Car Audio FMX-12 D1 12″ · dual 1 Ω
Sky High Car Audio FMX-12 D2 12″ · dual 2 Ω
Sky High Car Audio FXB-12 D2 12″ · dual 2 Ω
Sky High Car Audio FXB-12 D4 12″ · dual 4 Ω
Sky High Car Audio FXXL-12 D1 12″ · dual 1 Ω
Sky High Car Audio FXXL-12 D2 12″ · dual 2 Ω

Similar 12″ subwoofers from other brands

Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.

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FAQ

What box does the Sky High Car Audio BMX-12 D1 need?

Recommended net volume: 0.74 ft³ sealed, 1.13 ft³ ported tuned to 34 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 2,500 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.

What are the Sky High Car Audio BMX-12 D1 Thiele/Small specs?

Fs 26 Hz, Qts 0.50, Vas 1.03 ft³, Xmax 1.26″, Sd 70.9 in².

What is the Sky High Car Audio BMX-12 D1 mounting depth?

Mounting depth is 8″, cutout diameter 11 1/8″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.

How much power does the Sky High Car Audio BMX-12 D1 handle and how do I wire it?

RMS power rating: 2,500 W. Dual 1 Ω voice coils: series gives 2 Ω, parallel gives 0.5 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.