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The DS18 HOOL-X12.1DHE is a 12″ high-excursion subwoofer from the Hooligan X series, designed for extreme SPL and high power applications. It features dual 1-ohm 4″ voice coils and is built with a massive 500 oz ferrite motor structure, making it capable of handling serious power while delivering deep, powerful bass.
Key Benefits
- Extreme Power Handling: 4,000 W RMS and up to 6,000 W peak, allowing for very high output.
- Long Excursion Design: High-excursion surround and larger spider allow for a 59 mm one-way Xmax (per some sources) for huge air movement.
- Deep Bass Potential: Lower resonant frequency (~26 Hz) delivers strong, deep low frequencies.
- Versatile Enclosure Options: Works well in sealed, ported, 4th order, or 6th order boxes.
- Robust Construction: 4″ aluminum voice coil, non-pressed paper cone, foam surround, and gloss black aluminum basket with carbon-fiber dust cap.
Technical Specifications
- Nominal Diameter: 12″ / 304.8 mm
- Impedance: Dual 1 Ω (1 + 1 Ω)
- RMS Power Handling: 4,000 W
- Maximum Power Handling: 6,000 W peak
- Sensitivity: 87 dB (1 W / 1 m)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 500 Hz
- Recommended Low-Pass Crossover: 80 Hz
- Voice Coil Diameter: 4″ / 99.8 mm (Black Aluminum)
- Winding Material: CCAW
- Cone Material: Non-pressed paper
- Dust Cap: Carbon fiber
- Surround: Foam
- Basket: Glossy black machined aluminum
- Magnet Material: Ferrite, 500 oz
- Xmax (one way): ~50 mm (per DS18)
- Free-Air Resonance (Fs): ~26 Hz
- Thiele-Small / Motor Parameters: (según DB’s Car Audio)
- Equivalent Volume (Vas): ~23.22 L / 0.82 ft³
- Moving Mass (Mms): ~554.22 g
- Mechanical Compliance (Cms): 0.069 mm/N
- BL Factor: 24.65
- Inductance (Le): 43.12 mH
Installation & Compatibility
Sealed Enclosure: Recommended internal volume ~17 L (0.6 ft³).
Ported Enclosure: Recommended internal volume ~42.5 L (1.5 ft³) with a port tuned to ~30 Hz.
Mounting Details: Requires a cutout of 11.2″ / 285 mm and mounting depth of 10″ / 255 mm.
Box Tuning for Deep Bass: With proper tuning, capable of output down to ~20 Hz.
FAQS
- What type of bass performance does the DS18 Hooligan 12 deliver?
This subwoofer provides extremely deep, loud, competition-grade bass designed for high-power audio builds. - How much power do I need for the DS18 Hooligan 12?
A high-power monoblock amplifier and strong electrical system are required to take advantage of its massive RMS capability. - What enclosure works best for the DS18 Hooligan 12?
Ported boxes are recommended for maximum output, though sealed enclosures can work if you prefer tighter, more controlled bass. - Is the DS18 Hooligan 12 suitable for daily driving?
Yes, as long as your electrical system supports it. It’s built for heavy use and high volume without sacrificing durability.
Shipping Information
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
Shipping from the warehouse after you place your order is same day in most cases, but if it's the holidays or a seasonal rush, in most cases it takes 1 to 3 days. If anything comes up, we will notify you via email or call you. Packages usually arrive in 3 to 10 business days, depending on the service. If anything happens after your product is shipped, please contact the service provider (UPS or USPS first), as we can’t act on your behalf once the item is shipped.
Shipping is FREE over $100.00 in the Continental US. Hawaii, Alaska, and US territories will have shipping calculated at checkout. Orders below $100.00 have a shipping cost starting at $25.00, with the final price calculated per order depending on the item or items purchased. International shipping is calculated by Zonos, a third-party international shipping partner. If there are any issues or exclusions with your purchase, we will reach out to notify you.
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