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DS18 EXL-XX12.2DHE EXL, High Excursion 12" Subwoofer 4000 Watts Dvc 2-Ohm

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Key features

  • Subwoofer size: 12.0 inches
  • RMS power per subwoofer: 2000 W
  • Voice-coil options: D2
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz–1.3 kHz
  • Voice-coil diameter: 3 inches
  • Magnet material: Ferrite


Description

DS18 EXL-XX12.2DHE is a 12" high-excursion car subwoofer built for demanding installations, delivering 2000W RMS / 4000W max power with dual 2-ohm voice coils and a 3" black aluminum voice coil for strong motor control and heat handling.

  • Nominal Diameter: 12" (304.8 mm) — provides substantial cone area for higher displacement and deep bass in automotive spaces.
  • Nominal Impedance: 2+2 ohms — dual 2-ohm voice coils (configurable wiring for different amps/enclosures).
  • RMS Power Handling: 2000W — continuous power capability for sustained bass output when paired with a suitable amplifier.
  • Maximum Power Handling: 4000W — peak power headroom for transient bass and dynamic music passages.
  • Sensitivity: 87 dB (1W/1m) — efficiency rating that influences how much electrical power is needed for a given output in a vehicle interior.
  • Frequency Response: 20–1.3 kHz — designed primarily for deep bass with a reach down toward the threshold of human hearing, usable for tuned enclosures in car audio setups.
  • Voice Coil Diameter: 3" / 75.6 mm — large coil facilitates higher power handling and effective heat dissipation during aggressive excursion.
  • Voice Coil Material: Black Aluminum — lightweight, rigid coil form that aids accurate cone control during high output.
  • Cone Material: Paper — aimed at accurate bass reproduction with suitable rigidity for high excursion.
  • Dust Cap Material: Glass Fiber — adds stiffness and helps maintain cone geometry under stress.
  • Surround Material: Foam — provides flexible, durable excursion and long-term reliability.
  • Basket Material: Aluminum — rigid frame that helps minimize distortion and aids heat management.
  • Magnet Material: Ferrite, 306 oz — substantial magnetic motor for strong, controlled movement at high output.
  • Displacement Volume: 3.26 L — quantified internal volume contributing to overall cone excursion capability.
  • Thiele & Small Parameters: Vas 21.986 L; Fs 39.8 Hz; Qms 5.128; Qes 0.529; Qts 0.468; Mms 302.158 g; Cms 0.025 mm/N; Bl 16.523; Le 6.9 mH; Sd 433.74 cm^2 — these figures support enclosure tuning and predictive performance in a given box.
  • Overall Diameter: 12.63" / 321 mm
  • Overall Depth: 9.25" / 235 mm
  • Front Mount Baffle Cutout: 11.1" / 282 mm
  • Mounting Depth: 7.87" / 200 mm
  • Net Weight: 53.5 lb — substantial mass contributing to enclosure stability and motor performance.

In a properly tuned enclosure, the EXL-XX12.2DHE delivers deep, controlled bass with strong mechanical stability and precise cone control at high output. Its dual-voice-coil design and robust motor assembly provide wiring flexibility and reliable performance for serious car-audio builds that demand both depth and accuracy.

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