The Sundown Audio X-12 v.3 is a 12-inch, 1-ohm subwoofer rated at 2000 watts RMS. The X v.3 series is Sundown Audio's entry into its ultra-high excursion suspension and frame designs. The frames are custom tooled and patented (US Patent Numbers D691596, D691597, D691598 and D741841).
It uses a triple-stacked motor structure 225 mm (8.86") in diameter, with a hyper-extended pole and extreme clearances. These allow up to 4" peak-to-peak travel before mechanical bottom. The motor drives a 3" diameter, 4-layer flat aluminum coil wound on a thick aluminum former. This is the same coil design used in the NS v.3 and Z v.5 series. Motor force is about 85% of the previous-generation Z v.5 series.
The X v.3 is designed for low-frequency use in small ported enclosures, with deep bass extension and low distortion thanks to its linear suspension. It works in the same small enclosures used for other Sundown Audio subwoofers. It also tolerates enclosures up to about 50% larger for more low-end extension.
- Size
- 12"
- Impedance
- 1 ohm
- RMS Power
- 2000 watts
- Xmax
- 30 mm one-way by 70% BL
- Motor
- Triple-stacked, 225 mm (8.86") diameter, hyper-extended pole
- Voice Coil
- 3" diameter, 4-layer flat aluminum coil on a thick aluminum former
- Max Travel
- Up to 4" peak-to-peak before mechanical bottom
- Enclosure
- Small ported box; tolerates enclosures up to about 50% larger
- Frame
- Custom tooled, patented (D691596, D691597, D691598, D741841)