12 Inch Subwoofers

12 inch subwoofers give deep, powerful bass where the boot has room for a larger enclosure.

Choose a raw driver for a custom box, a ready-loaded enclosure, or an active subwoofer with the amplifier built in. Pair a driver with a mono amplifier, browse all car subwoofers, or have your sub fitted at our Nottingham workshop.

12 Inch Subwoofers FAQs

Q: What size box does a 12 inch subwoofer need?

A: A typical sealed box for a 12 inch sub is around 1 to 1.5 cubic feet, and ported boxes are larger. Each driver's Specification tab or manual gives the recommended sealed and ported volumes.

Q: Should I buy a 12 inch sub driver or an enclosed sub?

A: A driver needs a box and an amplifier. Loaded enclosures come ready-boxed, and active subs also have the amplifier built in, which is the simplest option.

Q: What is a dual voice coil subwoofer?

A: A dual voice coil (DVC) sub has two coils that can be wired in series or parallel, giving more ways to match your amplifier's impedance.

Q: What amplifier do I need?

A: Match the sub's RMS power rating to the amplifier's RMS output at the final impedance, not the peak figure. A mono amplifier is designed for the job.

Q: Can CEN fit my subwoofer?

A: Yes. We supply and fit subwoofers and amplifiers at our Beeston, Nottingham workshop.