Hand-built in the USA with a 7–14 day build time, the DC Audio PS3 12" Subwoofer is a high-power driver engineered for sealed, ported, and open-air installations, delivering controlled, deep bass in demanding automotive builds. Power Handling: 1250W RMS / 2500W Peak — reflects the continuous vs. burst power capability; paired with a capable amplifier, it maintains dynamic bass without collapsing into distortion. Voice Coil: 3.0" Hi-temp voice coil on a black anodized former — larger coil surface and heat tolerance support sustained excursion with reduced thermal compression. Motor & Frame: Triple 8" OD semi cup spider, 2.5mm aluminum shorting ring, FE A analyzed and optimized motor assembly, fully CNC machined cast aluminum frame — combines stiffness and precision to minimize distortion under heavy power and open-air conditions. Cone & Surround: Extremely rigid non-pressed paper cone with multilayered polymer foam surround and polypropylene dust cover — aids linear motion and durability across enclosure types. Mounting & Terminals: Cast aluminum black frame with rubber mounting gasket and chrome spring-loaded push terminals; no invert mount — provides reliable installation and adaptable enclosure integration. Physical Fit (12" model): Mounting Depth 6.75", Mounting Hole Diameter 11", Outside Driver Diameter 12.5" — clear cutout and mounting parameters help ensure proper fitment in common spaces. Enclosure Recommendations: Sealed Box 1.0 ft, Ported Box 1.25 ft — guidance for achieving predictable bass response in a 12" PS3 installation. Performance Metrics: Ref SPL @ 1W/1m 79.89 dB, Fs 36.21 Hz, Re 4.18 Ohm, Le 2.98 mH, Qms 11.21, Qes 0.92, Qts 0.851, Xmax 23 mm, Vas 12.64 L, Cms 42.5 μm/n, Mms 453.67 g, Sd 457 cm² — these figures describe efficiency, mechanical resonance, electrical impedance, and excursion limits that guide enclosure tuning and system pairing. Benefits: In a real car audio build, the PS3 12" pairs with appropriate amplification and enclosure to deliver substantial bass in a compact footprint. Its design supports sealed or ported configurations while also performing in open-air installations, making it suitable for high-performance cars, motorcycles, Slingshots, or side-by-side builds. The advanced motor and aluminum shorting ring help maintain linearity under heavy power, while the robust construction and vented cooling strategies support sustained, loud bass without compromising reliability. M3 Level 3 Subwoofers 10" 12" 15" 18" Mounting Depth 6.25" 6.75" 8" 9.5" Mounting Hole Diameter 9.35" 11" 14" 16.75" Outside Driver Diameter 11" 12.5" 15.7" 18.5" VC Diameter 3.0" 3.0" 3.0" 3.0" Displacement .15 ft .16 ft .18 ft .22ft Power Handling rms/peak 1250/2500 1250/2500 1250/2500 1250/2500 Ohm Options d1/d2 d1/d2 d1/d2 d1/d2 Sd 303 cm 457 cm 823 cm 1217 cm Vas 6.02 L 12.64 L 00.00 L 000.0 L Cms 45.7 uM/n 42.5 uM/n 0.00 Mm/n 0.00 Mm/n Mms 352.94 g 453.67g 000 g 000 g Fs 39.60Hz 36.21 Hz 00.0 Hz 00.0 Hz Bl 21.77 N/A 21.65 N/A 00.0 N/A 00.0N/A Re 4.11 Ohm 4.18 Ohm 0.0 Ohm 0.0 Ohm Le 2.81 mH 2.98 mH 0.0 mH 0.0 mH Qms 9.11 11.21 0.00 0.00 Qes 0.762 0.92 0.000 0.000 Qts 0.703 0.851 0.000 0.000 Xmax 23mm 23mm 23mm 23mm Ref SPL @1 watt 78.65db 79.89 db 00.0 db 00.0 db Suggest Sealed Box .65 ft 1.0 ft 2.0 ft 3.5 ft Suggested Ported Box 1.0 ft 1.25 ft 3.0 ft 5.5 ft
