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Single 12-inch Rectangular Vented / Bass-Reflex Subwoofer Box - 40 L / 35 Hz

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Description

This Vented / Bass-Reflex enclosure is designed for a single 12-inch rectangular subwoofer, featuring a 40 L chamber professionally tuned to 35 Hz. Built with 16 mm (5/8 inch) material in a simple rectangle shape, the external dimensions are 578 × 355 × 319 mm (22.75 × 13.99 × 12.59 in). One internal brace reinforces the cabinet and reduces panel vibration, making it suitable for high-output systems. The design uses one L-shaped slot port with an area optimized for high-output drivers with increased cone excursion and airflow demand. This general-purpose box balances bass extension, size, and low distortion for home stereo systems while remaining compact enough for everyday car-audio use where trunk space and installation constraints are key.

Volume & tuning

40 l
Internal volume
35 Hz
Tuning frequency

Box properties

Shape
Simple Rectangle
Material thickness (mm)
16
Material thickness (inch)
5/8
Box dimensions (mm)
579 × 355 × 320
Box dimensions (inch)
22.75 × 13.99 × 12.59
Max RMS speaker power up to
1300 W
Speaker mounting panel layers
Single
Number of bands
1

Enclosure & speaker

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

Port

Port type
Rectangular
Port count
1
Port area (sq.mm)
11675
Appearances
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