HOOL-X12.1DHE 12" Competition High Excursion Subwoofer
Owner's Manual
Designed & Engineered in ?? USA
Product Overview
The DS18 HOOL-X12.1DHE is a 12-inch competition-grade subwoofer engineered for high excursion and powerful audio performance. This manual provides detailed specifications, physical measurements, and recommended enclosure designs for optimal installation and sound quality.
Physical Dimensions and Frequency Response
Diagram showing the physical dimensions of the HOOL-X12.1DHE subwoofer. Key dimensions include: Overall Diameter: 12.64" / 321mm, Cutout Diameter: 11.93" / 303mm, Mounting Depth: 10" / 255mm, Overall Height: 11.61" / 295mm. A graph titled 'SPL vs. FREQ' illustrates the Sound Pressure Level (dB) against Frequency (Hz), showing a response curve peaking around 50-100Hz and extending to 500Hz.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 12" / 304.8 mm |
| Nominal Impedance | 1+1 OHMS |
| RMS Power Handling | 4000 WATTS |
| MAX Power Handling | 6000 WATTS |
| Sensitivity (1w/1m) | 87 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 500Hz |
| Recommended Lo Pass Crossover | 80 Hz |
Motor Details
| Motor Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Voice Coil Diameter | 4" / 99.8 mm |
| Voice Coil Former Material | Black Aluminum / Aluminio Negro |
| Winding Material | CCAW |
| Cone Material | Non Pressed Paper / Papel No Prensado |
| Dust Cap Material | Carbon Fiber / Fibra de Carbon |
| Surround Material | Foam / Espuma |
| Basket Material | Aluminum / Aluminio |
| Basket Color | Finish | Glossy Black with Machined Aluminum / Negro Brillante con Aluminio Maquinado |
| Magnet Material | Ferrite / Ferrita |
| Magnet Weight | 500 Oz |
| Displacement Volume | 4.8L / 0.169ft3 |
Thiele & Small Parameters
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Equivalent Volume | Vas | 23.22L / 0.82 ft3 |
| Excursion (one way) | Xmax | 50 mm |
| Free Air Resonance | Fs | 26 Hz |
| Mechanical Factor | Qms | 2.65 |
| Electrical Factor | Qes | 0.476 |
| Total Factor | Qts | 0.444 |
| Moving Mass | Mms | 554.22 g |
| Compliance | Cms | 0.069 mm/N |
| BI Factor | Bl | 24.65 |
| Voice Coil Inductance | Le | 43.12 mH |
| Diaphragm Area | Sd | 471.44 cm2 |
| DC Resistance | Re | 0.9+0.9 OHM |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product | EBP | 54.6 |
Recommended Enclosures
Sealed Enclosure
- Internal Volume: 17L / 0.6 ft3
- Output Response (F3): 41 Hz
Ported Enclosure
- Internal Volume: 42.5L / 1.5 ft3
- Port Size (Square WxHxL): 1.52" x 12.28" x 31.82" / 38.5 mm x 312 mm x 808.2 mm
- Tuning Frequency (Fb): 30 Hz
- Output Response (F3): 25 Hz
Measurement / Dimensions
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Diameter | 12.64" / 321 mm |
| Overall Depth | 11.6" / 295 mm |
| Front Mount Baffle Cutout | 11.2" / 285 mm |
| Mounting Depth | 10" / 255 mm |
| Motor Diameter | 9.96" / 253 mm |
Recommended Box Dimensions
Single Subwoofer Sealed Box
Diagram illustrating the recommended dimensions for a single subwoofer sealed enclosure. External dimensions are 13" x 13" x 11.55" (330.2 mm x 330.2 mm x 293.3 mm). The diagram shows the layout for wood cuts, including top/bottom, front/rear, and left/right panels.
Parameters
- Box External Dimensions (WxHxD): 13" x 13" x 11.55" / 330.2 mm x 330.2 mm x 293.3mm
- Material Thickness: 0.75" / 19mm
- Net Internal Volume: 0.60 ft3 / 17 L
Wood Cuts (QTY)
- Top - Bottom (WxH): 13" x 11.55" / 330.2 mm x 293.3mm (2)
- Front - Rear (WxH): 13" x 11.50" / 330.2 mm x 292.2 mm (2)
- Left - Right (WxH): 10.05" x 11.50" / 255.3mm x 292.2 mm (2)
Double Subwoofer Ported Box
Diagram illustrating the recommended dimensions for a double subwoofer ported enclosure. External dimensions are 35.43" x 13.78" x 18.73" (900 mm x 350 mm x 475.8 mm). The diagram details the layout for wood cuts and port dimensions.
Parameters
- Box External Dimensions (WxHxD): 35.43" x 13.78" x 18.73" / 900 mm x 350 mm x 475.8 mm
- Material Thickness: 0.75" / 19 mm
- Net Internal Volume: 2.8 ft3 / 79.3 L
- Tuning Frequency: 28 Hz
- Port Area: 37.2 inch2 / 240 CM2
- Port Inlet (WxH): 3.03" x 12.28" / 76.9 x 312 mm
- Port Length: 38.18" / 969.8 mm
Wood Cuts (QTY)
- Top - Bottom: 35.43" x 18.73" / 900 x 475.8 mm (2)
- Front: 31.66" x 12.28" / 804.1 x 312 mm (1)
- Rear: 35.43" x 12.28" / 900 x 312 mm (1)
- Left: 17.24" x 12.28" / 437.8 x 312 mm (1)
- Right: 17.98" x 12.28" / 456.8 x 312 mm (1)
- Port: 14.21" x 12.28" / 360.9 x 312 mm (1)
- Port: 19.45" x 12.28" / 494 x 312 mm (1)
Single Subwoofer Ported Box
Diagram illustrating the recommended dimensions for a single subwoofer ported enclosure. External dimensions are 25.59" x 13.78" x 14.05" (650 mm x 350 mm x 356.8 mm). The diagram shows the layout for wood cuts and port dimensions.
Parameters
- Box External Dimensions (WxHxD): 25.59" x 13.78" x 14.05" / 650 mm x 350 mm x 356.8 mm
- Material Thickness: 0.75" / 19mm
- Net Internal Volume: 1.5 ft3 / 42.5 L
- Tuning Frequency: 30 Hz
- Port Area: 18.60 inch2 / 120 CM2
- Port Inlet (WxH): 1.52" x 12.28" / 38.5 x 312 mm
- Port Length: 31.82" / 808.2 mm
Wood Cuts (QTY)
- Top - Bottom: 25.59" x 14.05" / 650 x 356.8 mm (2)
- Front: 23.33" x 12.28" / 592.5 x 312 mm (1)
- Rear: 25.59" x 12.28" / 650 x 312 mm (1)
- Left: 12.55" x 12.28" / 318.8 x 312 mm (1)
- Right: 13.30" x 12.28" / 337.8 x 312 mm (1)
- Port: 11.04" x 12.28" / 280.3 x 312 mm (1)
- Port: 17.77" x 12.28" / 451.4 x 312 mm (1)
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