Description
Description
The DC Audio Level 4 12" Subwoofer is a high-performance 12-inch driver designed for serious SQ-focused builds, delivering 1500W RMS (3000W peak) with a 23.5mm X-Max in a triple-stacked motor for controlled, deep bass. Built for enthusiasts who demand both power handling and precise control, it incorporates heat-dissipating features and a rugged, CNC-machined structure.
- Voice Coil Options: Dual 1, Dual 2 and Dual 4-ohm versions provide flexible impedance matching to your amp and enclosure design, helping optimize power transfer and damping in real-world installs.
- 2.5mm Aluminum Shorting Ring: Reduces inductance in the motor and acts as an internal heat sink, helping to minimize power compression and keep coil temperatures in check during heavy bass.
- Motor and Frame: Large triple-stacked motor with a chrome top plate and T-yoke, paired with a cast aluminum black frame for rigidity and precise alignment in tough mounting environments.
- X-Max: 23.5mm of peak excursion capability supports deep bass while maintaining control and linearity under high input.
- Cone Assembly and Surround: Extremely rigid non-pressed paper cone with multilayered polymer foam stitched surround and a polypropylene dust cover for durable, stable motion across frequent power cycles.
- Spider and Lead Wire: Triple progressive spiders, cone, surround, and an extra heavy-duty interweaved lead wire sewn to the spider provide reliable excursion and wiring integrity during aggressive playback.
- Voice Coil and Magnet System: 3" Hi-temp aluminum voice coil wound on a black anodized former and an 8-layer flat-wound rubber magnet cover featuring DC and LV4 logos for robust thermal and mechanical performance.
- Mounting and Accessories: Cast aluminum frame with rubber mounting gasket and chrome spring-loaded push terminals simplify installation and ensure solid mounting and repeatable electrical contact.
- Size and Configuration Options: Available in 10", 12", 15", and 18" sizes with the Level 4 design philosophy applied across the range, including multiple Ohm options (d1/d2/d4) to suit different systems.
Benefits: In a high-power car audio build, this Level 4 sub is designed to deliver deep, controlled bass with minimal power compression thanks to the 2.5mm aluminum shorting ring and heat-dissipation-focused architecture. The combination of a 23.5mm X-Max motor, triple-stacked design, and robust mechanical build makes it well-suited to both sealed and ported enclosures, while the multiple voice coil impedances and overall high-power handling provide flexibility for matching to a wide range of amplifiers and room constraints. Its rigid cone and surround, together with CNC-machined components, translate to consistent performance under demanding listening sessions and long-term reliability in sustained bass passages.
| 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 | .16 ft | .18 ft | .21 ft | .26ft |
| Power Handling rms/peak | 1500/3000 | 1500/3000 | 1500/3000 | 1500/3000 |
| Ohm Options | d1/d2/d4 | d1/d2/d4 | d1/d2/d4 | d1/d2/d4 |
| Sd | 324 cm | 481 cm | 823 cm | 1217 cm |
| Vas | 00.00 L | 17.42 L | 00.00 L | 000.00 L |
| Cms | 0.000 Mm/n | 0.058 Mm/n | 0.000 Mm/n | 0.000 Mm/n |
| Mms | 000.0 g | 232.74 g | 000.0 g | 000.0 g |
| Fs | 00.0Hz | 43 Hz | 00.0Hz | 00.0 Hz |
| Bl | 28.49 N/A | 28.49 N/A | 28.49 N/A | 28.49 N/A |
| Re | 8.6 Ohm | 8.6 Ohm | 8.6 Ohm | 8.6 Ohm |
| Le | 0.00 mH | 5.62 mH | 0.00 mH | 0.00 mH |
| Qms | 0.00 | 7.92 | 00.0 |
00.00 |
| Qes | 0.00 | 0.66 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Qts | 0.000 | 0.615 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
| Xmax | 23.5mm | 23.5mm | 23.5mm | 23.5mm |
| Ref SPL @1 watt | 00 db | 84.94 db | 00.0 db | 00.0 db |
| Suggest Sealed Box | .75 ft | 1.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Suggested Ported Box | 1.0 ft | 1.5 ft | 3.0 ft | 5.5 ft |



