{"product_id":"dc-audio-shortie-ftw-12-subwoofer","title":"DC Audio Shortie FTW 12\" Subwoofer","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC Audio Shortie FTW 12\" Subwoofer packs a 2.5\" voice coil and a 5.48\" mounting depth into a compact 12.5\" chassis, enabling deep bass in shallow installations. Its FEA-optimized motor with a chrome top plate and yoke, side-venting, and a cast aluminum frame deliver robust, high-power performance (500W RMS \/ 1000W peak) in a space-conscious package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2.5\" Voice Coil\u003c\/b\u003e: Larger diameter coil increases heat handling and control under high output, improving consistency at high excursion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/b\u003e: 5.48\" depth lets you install the Shortie in tight spaces where deeper drivers won’t fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutside Driver Diameter\u003c\/b\u003e: 12.5\" footprint accommodates standard cutouts while preserving bass potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisplacement\u003c\/b\u003e: 0.14 ft³ of cone displacement contributes to more air movement for deeper bass within the enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Handling\u003c\/b\u003e: 500W RMS \/ 1000W peak supports aggressive daily listening and transient peaks within its rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSd\u003c\/b\u003e (Cone Area): 552 cm² provides substantial cone surface for effective air excursion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVas\u003c\/b\u003e: 18.47 L—enclosure size implications help with enclosure design decisions for sealed or ported setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFs\u003c\/b\u003e: 41.9 Hz, indicating where the driver’s bass output begins to roll off in a typical enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQts \/ Qes \/ Qms\u003c\/b\u003e: 0.633 \/ 0.728 \/ 5.128 reflect a balanced electrical\/mechanical damping profile suitable for tuned and sealed alignments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRe\u003c\/b\u003e: 4 Ohms DC resistance, important for amp matching and damping factor considerations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eXmax\u003c\/b\u003e: 14 mm linear excursion, enabling substantial movement before distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReference SPL @ 1W\u003c\/b\u003e: 84.1 dB, a measure of sensitivity under standard test conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnclosure Recommendations\u003c\/b\u003e: Sealed ~1.0 ft³; Ported ~1.5 ft³, providing practical starting points for bass tuning in cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Motor\u003c\/b\u003e: Stitched surround with paper cone, rubber motor boot, polypropylene dust cover, heavy-duty tinsel wiring, cast aluminum frame, and a CNC-machined, side-vented motor assembly built around an FEA-optimized design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTerminals \u0026amp; Gasket\u003c\/b\u003e: Chrome spring-loaded push terminals and a rubber mounting gasket for reliable, vibration-resistant mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSide Motor Venting\u003c\/b\u003e: Designed to aid cooling and maintain performance under high drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shortie FTW 12\" is aimed at car audio enthusiasts who need high-power bass from a compact footprint, with flexible enclosure options and a robust, thermally aware motor design that remains reliable in daily driving conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-1xy1\"\u003eShortie Subwoofers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-mow8\"\u003e10\"\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-mow8\"\u003e12\"\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-sftl\"\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-3iig\"\u003e5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-3iig\"\u003e5.48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-1xy1\"\u003eMounting Hole Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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