Description
Description
The DS18 IXS12.4S is a 12" shallow-mount subwoofer delivering 800W RMS (1600W max) into 4 ohms, engineered for compact enclosures where precise, deep bass matters. It extends the DS18 IXS lineage with higher power handling and a slim form factor for challenging install spaces.
- Nominal Diameter: 12" / 304.8 mm
- Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms
- RMS Power Handling: 800W
- Maximum Power Handling: 1600W
- Sensitivity (1W/1m): 85 dB
- Frequency Response: 20 - 600 Hz
- Shallow Mount Depth: 4.33" / 110 mm
- Sealed Enclosure Volume (minimum): 28 L / 1 ft³
- Front Mount Cutout: 10.79" / 274 mm
- Voice Coil Diameter: 2.5" / 63.5 mm
- Cone Material: Paper
- Surround: Stitched rubber
- Basket Material: Aluminum
- Magnet Material: Ferrite
- Displacement: 0.93 L / 0.033 ft³
- Overall Diameter: 12.6" / 320 mm
In a real car audio build, the IXS12.4S excels in sealed enclosures around 28 L, delivering bass with tight control and a lower-frequency reach (F3 around 40 Hz). The 4-ohm impedance enables compatibility with a wide range of amplifiers, while the 85 dB sensitivity helps translate power into audible output efficiently. The shallow 4.33" mounting depth and compact overall footprint provide flexible placement options in trunks, under seats, or other limited spaces, backed by durable construction—aluminum basket, ferrite magnet, and stitched rubber surround—for reliable daily performance.




