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Single 12-inch Round Vented Car Subwoofer Box - 40 L / 33 Hz - 618 × 399 × 359 mm

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Description

This 40 L Vented / Bass-Reflex enclosure is designed for a single 12-inch round subwoofer and is tuned to 33 Hz using one L-shaped slot port. Built from 16 mm (5/8 inch) material in a simple rectangle shape, the cabinet features external dimensions of 618 × 399 × 359 mm (24.29 × 15.72 × 14.15 in). A double-thickness front baffle and one internal brace increase rigidity and reduce panel vibration, making it ideal for high-output systems. The port area is specifically suited for high-output, large-excursion drivers and SPL-oriented use requiring high airflow. This versatile design serves as a general-purpose home subwoofer enclosure for music and stereo systems, balancing bass extension, size, and low distortion, while also being optimized for everyday car-audio use where trunk space and installation constraints are key.

Volume & tuning

40 l
Internal volume
33 Hz
Tuning frequency

Box properties

Shape
Simple Rectangle
Material thickness (mm)
16
Material thickness (inch)
5/8
Box dimensions (mm)
618 × 399 × 359
Box dimensions (inch)
24.29 × 15.72 × 14.15
Max RMS speaker power up to
4900 W
Speaker mounting panel layers
Double
Number of bands
1

Enclosure & speaker

Enclosure
Vented
Speaker configuration
Single
Number of speakers
1
Speaker size
12"

Port

Port type
Rectangular
Port count
1
Port area (sq.mm)
18241
Appearances
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