Sundown Audio NSv5-12 D1

12″ subwoofer · dual 1 Ω · 3,000 W RMS

Fs 39.6 HzQts 0.41Vas 0.42 ft³

Recommended box

For a sedan, one sub, 3,000 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 volume0.64 ft³ (18 L)
Qtc0.53
Fc51 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)74 Hz
Example box (outside)14 3/16″ × 14 3/16″ × 9 5/16″
Open sealed box in designer

Ported

Net volume1.34 ft³ (38 L)
Tuning (Fb)28 Hz
Port2 round ports Ø2 1/2″, 23 1/2″ long
Port velocity at 3,000 W353 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)26 Hz
Example box (outside)29 1/4″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 7/16″
Open ported box in designer
2030405060801001502006066727884HzdB
Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Fs39.6 Hz
Qts0.41
Qes0.443
Qms6.07
Vas0.42 ft³
Re (one coil)0.94 Ω
Sd71 in²
Xmax≈ 0.39″
Mms401 g calc.
BL14.5 T·m calc.
EBP89 — sealed or ported calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m84.2 dB calc.

General

Size12″
Voice coilsdual 1 Ω
RMS power3,000 W

Mounting dimensions

Ø≈ 12 5/16″cutout ≈ Ø11 1/8″mounting depth ≈ 5 7/8″magnet Ø≈ 7 3/16″
Cutout diameter≈ 11 1/8″
Mounting depth≈ 5 7/8″

Cone area (Sd) calculated from Fs, Vas and Mms: 71 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

Other Sundown Audio 12″ models