JBL MS Series MS-12SD4 12" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos My vehicle's homepage We don't check this item for fit or compatibility. Item# 109MS12SD4 offer details Item# 109MS12SD4 Be the first to write a review Out of Stock Ship date uncertain Contact us Reserve yours risk-free Call Email Email me when available Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $199.99 Add to cart Also available - Open Box $179.99 + Add to wishlist See related offers and ways to save Special Financing Available Buy this item and earn up to 200 Rewards points By buying this product you'll earn up to 200 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you’ll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you’ll get credit for the points either way). Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the JBL MS Series MS-12SD4 by Buck Pomerantz What's a component sub and why would I want one? A component sub is simply a speaker that's designed to reproduce bass once it's installed in a compatible enclosure. Think about the impact of a movie soundtrack in a big theater or even in your own home HDTV setup. A component sub can add the same kind of power to the music in your car. And a car sub is not all about the boom that you hear on a street corner (although that's cool too) - you can pair a component sub with your choice of enclosure to get bass just the way you like it, from tight and punchy to fat and loose. And once you experience music in your car with a well-tuned subwoofer, you'll never go back. Looking for loud bass? JBL built this MS Series MS-12SD4 12" subwoofer extra tough, with features like a vented cast aluminum frame and stitched fabric surround that help this sub hit hard and last a long time. This sub works equally well in both sealed and ported enclosures, so you can achieve virtually any bass tone you want, from punishing to mellow. Versatile and powerful The dual voice coil (DVC) design gives you more flexibility in matching your sub system's total impedance to your amplifier, in order to get maximum efficiency and full power. And speaking of power, this sub takes up to 900 watts RMS, for performance that'll let you really feel your music's pounding beat. Highlights:12" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coilspolypropylene cone with stitched tri-laminate fabric surroundvented cast aluminum framepower range: 50-900 watts RMSpeak power handling: 1800 wattsfrequency response: 30-400 Hzsensitivity: 87.0 dBtop-mount depth: 5-5/8"sealed box volume: 0.95 cubic feetported box volume: 1.7 cubic feetwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs Size Loading... 12 -inch Impedance Loading... 4 ohms Cone Material Loading... Laminated Polypropylene Surround Material Loading... Polyurethane/Fabric Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 0.95 Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 1.7 Port diameter (inches) Loading... 3.94 Port length (inches) Loading... 8.66 Free-Air Loading... No Dual Voice Coil Loading... Yes Sensitivity Loading... 87 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 30 - 400 Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 50-900 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 1800 Top Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 5 5/8 Bottom Mount Depth (inches) Loading... N/A Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 10 15/16 Vas (liters) Loading... 47 Fs (Hz) Loading... 37 Qts Loading... 0.86 Xmax (millimeters) Loading... 7 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 12" Dual 4 ohm voice coil subwoofer Trim ring Specification sheet Warranty information Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Vented Cast Aluminum Basket: The vented cast aluminum basket effectively dissipates heat to minimize distortion due to power compression. Dual 4-ohm Voice Coils: For increased system flexibility, the woofer has two 4-ohm voice coils. When the voice coils are wired in parallel the woofer presents a 2-ohm load; when wired in series, the woofer presents an 8-ohm load. Sealed Box Volume: JBL recommends a 0.95 cubic foot sealed enclosure. Ported Box Volume: JBL recommends a 1.7 cubic foot ported enclosure with one port, approximately 4" diameter x 8-5/8" long. Power Handling: The woofer has two 4-ohm voice coils; each voice coil can handle 450 watts RMS (900 watts RMS total)/900 watts peak (1800 watts peak total). Product Reviews Be the first to review this product. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. 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Learn more about Component Subwoofers Learn more about Component Subwoofers Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 260 ratings (18 comments) Subwoofers are speakers dedicated solely to reproducing low frequencies. No matter what kind of music you like, or at what volume you listen to it at, they can be a crucial part of your overall... Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 468 ratings (23 comments) The first step to choosing a subwoofer actually begins with the enclosure and how you want the sub to perform. In this video we'll tell you about the different types of subwoofer enclosures... Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2003 based on 144 ratings (209 comments) Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems. Subwoofer Enclosures Subwoofer Enclosures Crutchfield Writing Team 3/12/2012 based on 319 ratings (58 comments) The type of bass you get from your component subwoofer doesn't depend on the woofer alone. You'll need a strong, tightly constructed enclosure for optimum subwoofer performance. Tuning Your Subs Tuning Your Subs Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 287 ratings (93 comments) Having a subwoofer in your car is a good thing, but if the subwoofer isn't properly tuned, it won't sound as good as it should. This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Component Subwoofers Accessories Things you'll need Sealed & Ported Boxes Choose a sealed or ported box to house your subwoofer. Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Sealed single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-95S) $59.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Sealed dual 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB122-100S) $79.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-150V) Also available in:Scratch & Dent: $50.99 $59.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported dual 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB122-175V) $79.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-200V) $59.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported dual 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB122-125V) $79.99 In Stock Show more items Accessories we recommend Speaker Wire It's critical to have good wire, and none is included with the sub. StreetWires 12-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $1.00 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Translucent blue jacket — priced per foot (Clear) $0.99 In Stock StreetWires 16-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue jacket — priced per foot $0.40 In Stock Stinger PRO Series 16-gauge Speaker Wire Black jacket — priced per foot $0.30 In Stock Show more items Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat SuperLite Tri-Pak Triple package — 3 sheets, 12 square feet (Model #10612) $69.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit 5 sheets, 20 square feet $169.99 In Stock Dynamat 19100 License Frame Kit $14.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Wedge Pack 1 sheet, 4 square feet $39.99 In Stock Dynamat Dynaliner One 54" x 32" sheet (1/8" thick) $69.99 In Stock Show more items Box Hardware These can be useful if you are building a custom box. Springback Handle $9.99 In Stock Corner Protectors $9.99 In Stock Rubber Feet $5.99 In Stock Speaker Wire Terminals If you're building your own sub box, add speaker wire terminals for easy speaker wire connections. Metra Speaker Terminal Round terminal cup with spring clip connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $3.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Square terminal cup with spring clip connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $3.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Square terminal cup with binding post connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $9.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Round terminal cup with binding post connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $9.99 In Stock Show more items Extras Test Discs Autosound 2000 discs are designed to test specific performance parameters of your vehicle's audio system. Autosound 2000 CD Set 5 Test CDs $69.95 In Stock Add selected to cart For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the JBL MS Series MS-12SD4, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_109MS12SD4/JBL-MS-Series-MS-12SD4.html ). Recommended Accessories See more accessories Your featured item JBL MS Series MS-12SD4 12" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils $199.99 Out of Stock Sealed & Ported Boxes Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Sealed single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-95S) $59.99 In Stock Speaker Wire StreetWires 12-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $1.00 In Stock Dynamat Dynamat SuperLite Tri-Pak Triple package — 3 sheets, 12 square feet (Model #10612) $69.99 In Stock Box Hardware Springback Handle $9.99 In Stock Protect your gear with an extended warranty Add 3 Year Warranty Square Trade Warranty $27.99 In Stock Add selected to cart
Our take on the JBL MS Series MS-12SD4 by Buck Pomerantz What's a component sub and why would I want one? A component sub is simply a speaker that's designed to reproduce bass once it's installed in a compatible enclosure. Think about the impact of a movie soundtrack in a big theater or even in your own home HDTV setup. A component sub can add the same kind of power to the music in your car. And a car sub is not all about the boom that you hear on a street corner (although that's cool too) - you can pair a component sub with your choice of enclosure to get bass just the way you like it, from tight and punchy to fat and loose. And once you experience music in your car with a well-tuned subwoofer, you'll never go back. Looking for loud bass? JBL built this MS Series MS-12SD4 12" subwoofer extra tough, with features like a vented cast aluminum frame and stitched fabric surround that help this sub hit hard and last a long time. This sub works equally well in both sealed and ported enclosures, so you can achieve virtually any bass tone you want, from punishing to mellow. Versatile and powerful The dual voice coil (DVC) design gives you more flexibility in matching your sub system's total impedance to your amplifier, in order to get maximum efficiency and full power. And speaking of power, this sub takes up to 900 watts RMS, for performance that'll let you really feel your music's pounding beat. Highlights:12" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coilspolypropylene cone with stitched tri-laminate fabric surroundvented cast aluminum framepower range: 50-900 watts RMSpeak power handling: 1800 wattsfrequency response: 30-400 Hzsensitivity: 87.0 dBtop-mount depth: 5-5/8"sealed box volume: 0.95 cubic feetported box volume: 1.7 cubic feetwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs Size Loading... 12 -inch Impedance Loading... 4 ohms Cone Material Loading... Laminated Polypropylene Surround Material Loading... Polyurethane/Fabric Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 0.95 Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 1.7 Port diameter (inches) Loading... 3.94 Port length (inches) Loading... 8.66 Free-Air Loading... No Dual Voice Coil Loading... Yes Sensitivity Loading... 87 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 30 - 400 Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 50-900 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 1800 Top Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 5 5/8 Bottom Mount Depth (inches) Loading... N/A Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 10 15/16 Vas (liters) Loading... 47 Fs (Hz) Loading... 37 Qts Loading... 0.86 Xmax (millimeters) Loading... 7 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 12" Dual 4 ohm voice coil subwoofer Trim ring Specification sheet Warranty information Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Vented Cast Aluminum Basket: The vented cast aluminum basket effectively dissipates heat to minimize distortion due to power compression. Dual 4-ohm Voice Coils: For increased system flexibility, the woofer has two 4-ohm voice coils. When the voice coils are wired in parallel the woofer presents a 2-ohm load; when wired in series, the woofer presents an 8-ohm load. Sealed Box Volume: JBL recommends a 0.95 cubic foot sealed enclosure. Ported Box Volume: JBL recommends a 1.7 cubic foot ported enclosure with one port, approximately 4" diameter x 8-5/8" long. Power Handling: The woofer has two 4-ohm voice coils; each voice coil can handle 450 watts RMS (900 watts RMS total)/900 watts peak (1800 watts peak total).
Learn more about Component Subwoofers Learn more about Component Subwoofers Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 260 ratings (18 comments) Subwoofers are speakers dedicated solely to reproducing low frequencies. No matter what kind of music you like, or at what volume you listen to it at, they can be a crucial part of your overall... Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 468 ratings (23 comments) The first step to choosing a subwoofer actually begins with the enclosure and how you want the sub to perform. In this video we'll tell you about the different types of subwoofer enclosures... Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2003 based on 144 ratings (209 comments) Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems. Subwoofer Enclosures Subwoofer Enclosures Crutchfield Writing Team 3/12/2012 based on 319 ratings (58 comments) The type of bass you get from your component subwoofer doesn't depend on the woofer alone. You'll need a strong, tightly constructed enclosure for optimum subwoofer performance. Tuning Your Subs Tuning Your Subs Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 287 ratings (93 comments) Having a subwoofer in your car is a good thing, but if the subwoofer isn't properly tuned, it won't sound as good as it should. This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Component Subwoofers
Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 260 ratings (18 comments) Subwoofers are speakers dedicated solely to reproducing low frequencies. No matter what kind of music you like, or at what volume you listen to it at, they can be a crucial part of your overall...
Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 468 ratings (23 comments) The first step to choosing a subwoofer actually begins with the enclosure and how you want the sub to perform. In this video we'll tell you about the different types of subwoofer enclosures...
Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2003 based on 144 ratings (209 comments) Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems.
Subwoofer Enclosures Subwoofer Enclosures Crutchfield Writing Team 3/12/2012 based on 319 ratings (58 comments) The type of bass you get from your component subwoofer doesn't depend on the woofer alone. You'll need a strong, tightly constructed enclosure for optimum subwoofer performance.
Tuning Your Subs Tuning Your Subs Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 287 ratings (93 comments) Having a subwoofer in your car is a good thing, but if the subwoofer isn't properly tuned, it won't sound as good as it should. This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your...
Accessories Things you'll need Sealed & Ported Boxes Choose a sealed or ported box to house your subwoofer. Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Sealed single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-95S) $59.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Sealed dual 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB122-100S) $79.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-150V) Also available in:Scratch & Dent: $50.99 $59.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported dual 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB122-175V) $79.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-200V) $59.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported dual 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB122-125V) $79.99 In Stock Show more items Accessories we recommend Speaker Wire It's critical to have good wire, and none is included with the sub. StreetWires 12-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $1.00 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Translucent blue jacket — priced per foot (Clear) $0.99 In Stock StreetWires 16-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue jacket — priced per foot $0.40 In Stock Stinger PRO Series 16-gauge Speaker Wire Black jacket — priced per foot $0.30 In Stock Show more items Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat SuperLite Tri-Pak Triple package — 3 sheets, 12 square feet (Model #10612) $69.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit 5 sheets, 20 square feet $169.99 In Stock Dynamat 19100 License Frame Kit $14.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Wedge Pack 1 sheet, 4 square feet $39.99 In Stock Dynamat Dynaliner One 54" x 32" sheet (1/8" thick) $69.99 In Stock Show more items Box Hardware These can be useful if you are building a custom box. Springback Handle $9.99 In Stock Corner Protectors $9.99 In Stock Rubber Feet $5.99 In Stock Speaker Wire Terminals If you're building your own sub box, add speaker wire terminals for easy speaker wire connections. Metra Speaker Terminal Round terminal cup with spring clip connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $3.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Square terminal cup with spring clip connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $3.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Square terminal cup with binding post connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $9.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Round terminal cup with binding post connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $9.99 In Stock Show more items Extras Test Discs Autosound 2000 discs are designed to test specific performance parameters of your vehicle's audio system. Autosound 2000 CD Set 5 Test CDs $69.95 In Stock Add selected to cart
