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

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Description

This 40 L Vented / Bass-Reflex enclosure is designed for a single 12-inch rectangular subwoofer, tuned to 35 Hz. Built from 18 mm (3/4 inch) material in a simple rectangle shape, the external dimensions are 607 × 392 × 353 mm (24.3 × 15.5 × 13.95 in). One internal brace reinforces the cabinet and reduces panel vibration, making it suitable for high-output systems. It features a single L-shaped slot port with an area ideal for high-output, large-excursion drivers and SPL-oriented use with high airflow demand. The design serves as a general-purpose home subwoofer enclosure for music and stereo systems, balancing bass extension, size, output, and low distortion, while also being suitable 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)
18
Material thickness (inch)
3/4
Box dimensions (mm)
608 × 393 × 354
Box dimensions (inch)
24.3 × 15.5 × 13.95
Max RMS speaker power up to
1500 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)
18241
Appearances
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