Zetta Audio V-12 EVO 1100
12″ subwoofer · dual 4 Ω · 1,100 W RMS
The Zetta Audio V-12 EVO 1100 is a 12″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.32 and EBP 76 it works both sealed and ported: sealed is tighter and smaller, ported is deeper and louder.
| Source | zettaaudio.com.br · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 2 of 4 — missing: mounting depth, magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 1,100 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) | Dry and tight · 0.57 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 45 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 61 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 14 9/16″ × 14 9/16″ × 9 9/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 30 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 2 15/16 × 14 5/16″, 50 1/4″ long |
| Port velocity at 1,100 W | 66 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 27 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 16 3/4″ |
Deeper: 1.48 ft³ (42 L) tuned to 27 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 1/2″ 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 | dual 4 Ω |
| RMS power | 1,100 W |
| Fs | 25 Hz |
| Qts | 0.32 |
| Qes | 0.33 |
| Qms | 7.48 |
| Vas | 1.59 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 2.9 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 76.7 in² |
| Xmax | 0.71″ |
| Vd | 54.4 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 313 g calc. |
| BL | 20.8 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 76 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 85.3 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 11 3/8″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | ≈ 5 7/8″ |
| Overall diameter | 12 3/8″ |
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
- Spare tire well 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
- zettaaudio.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Manual-Subwoofer-Zetta-Audio-V-12-e
- zettaaudio.com.br/suporte/manuais/
Other Zetta Audio 12″ models
- Zetta Audio M-12 450 12″ · 4 Ω
- Zetta Audio S-12 700 (4 Ohm) 12″ · 4 Ω
- Zetta Audio V-12 950 (4 Ohm) 12″ · 4 Ω
- Zetta Audio V-12 950 (4+4 Ohm) 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Zetta Audio V-12 EVO 1200 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Zetta Audio X-12 1500 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Zetta Audio X-12 EVO 1600 12″ · dual 4 Ω
- Zetta Audio X-12 EVO 1800 12″ · dual 4 Ω
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- Dayton Audio SS12-22 0.76 ft³ sealed · 2.44 ft³ ported
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FAQ
What box does the Zetta Audio V-12 EVO 1100 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.71 ft³ sealed, 2.26 ft³ ported tuned to 30 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 1,100 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Zetta Audio V-12 EVO 1100 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 25 Hz, Qts 0.32, Vas 1.59 ft³, Xmax 0.71″, Sd 76.7 in².
How much power does the Zetta Audio V-12 EVO 1100 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 1,100 W. Dual 4 Ω voice coils: series gives 8 Ω, parallel gives 2 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.
Is the Zetta Audio V-12 EVO 1100 better sealed or ported?
EBP 76: both work — sealed 0.71 ft³ is tighter and smaller, ported 2.26 ft³ tuned to 30 Hz is deeper and louder.
What port does the Zetta Audio V-12 EVO 1100 need?
For the 2.26 ft³ ported box tuned to 30 Hz: slot 2 15/16 × 14 5/16″, 50 1/4″ long, area 42.3 in²; or a round port Ø7 5/16″, ≈ 50 1/4″ long. Port air speed at 1,100 W: 66 ft/s.
What box do two Zetta Audio V-12 EVO 1100 subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 1.41 ft³ sealed, or 4.52 ft³ ported at the same 30 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.