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Single 12-inch Vented / Bass-Reflex Subwoofer Box - 40 L / 33 Hz

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Description

This vented (bass-reflex) enclosure is designed for a single 12-inch round subwoofer, featuring a 40 L chamber tuned to 33 Hz. Constructed from 16 mm (5/8 inch) material in a simple rectangle shape, the cabinet has external dimensions of 593 × 399 × 359 mm (23.31 × 15.72 × 14.15 in). One internal brace reinforces the cabinet and reduces panel vibration, making it ideal for high-output subwoofer systems. The design uses one L-shaped slot port with a port area suitable for high-output, large-excursion drivers and SPL-oriented use with high airflow demand. It serves as a general-purpose home subwoofer enclosure for music and stereo systems that balances bass extension, size, and low distortion, while also being optimized for everyday car-audio use where trunk space and installation constraints require a balanced sound.

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)
593 × 399 × 359
Box dimensions (inch)
23.31 × 15.72 × 14.15
Max RMS speaker power up to
1400 W
Speaker mounting panel layers
Single
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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