Description
Description
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 |



