About the Sony XS-GSW121
Advanced materials
Advanced materials
Sony created their GS Series subwoofers with performance in mind. Their XS-GS121 12" subwoofer features a unique mica-reinforced cellular glass fiber material that's foamed in a honeycomb fiber base, making it 10 times more rigid than a polypropylene cone. Sony formulated a surface layer for the cone that's made up of mica flake, synthetic fiber, and pulp, creating an extremely light and rigid cone that's able to move faster and more accurately. You'll hear greater precision and lower distortion.
Serious power handling for this price range
A rugged rubber surround helps this Sony sub handle up to 500 watts RMS, while a double-layered spider supports the voice coil for a 55% increase in cone travel over last year's model. The GS-121 is equally at home in a ported or sealed enclosure, so you can choose the sound you want for your system. And best of all, Sony backs up these workhorse subs with a cool 3-year warranty. If you want more bass in your space, Sony's ready to back you up.
Product highlights:
- 12" subwoofer with 4-ohm voice coil
- mica reinforced cellular glass fiber cone with honeycomb internal matrix
- rubber surround
- grille not included
- power handling: 500 watts RMS (2000 watts peak power)
- frequency response: 20-600 Hz
- sensitivity: 84 dB
- impedance: 4 ohms
- top-mount depth: 5-5/8"
- grille not included
- warranty: 3 years
- MFR # XSGSW121
What's in the box:
- One 12" Single voice coil woofer
- Plastic trim ring
- Adhesive backed foam gasket
- Eight 1-1/4" Self-tapping screws
- Instructions (multiple languages)
- Warranty information
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Features & specs
Features and Specs | ||
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Size | 12 -inch | |
Impedance (Ohms) | 4 | |
Cone Material | Mica Reinforced Glass | |
Surround Material | Rubber | |
Port diameter (inches) | 4 | |
Port length (inches) | 11.125 | |
Free-Air | No | |
Dual Voice Coil | No | |
Sensitivity |
83 dB at 1 watt | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 600 Hz | |
Max RMS Power Handling | 500 | |
Peak Power Handling (Watts) | 2000 | |
Top Mount Depth (inches) | 5 9/16 | |
Bottom Mount Depth (inches) | 5 13/16 | |
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) | 10 15/16 | |
Frame Width | 12.74 | |
Frame Length | 12.74 | |
Vas (liters) | 38.7 | |
Fs (Hz) | 35 | |
Qts | 0.61 | |
Xmax (millimeters) | 8.9 | |
Parts Warranty | 3 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 3 Years | |
Box Requirements | ||
Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | 0.84 | |
Minimum Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | 0.67 | |
Maximum Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | 1.036 | |
Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | 1.37 | |
Minimum Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | N/A | |
Maximum Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | N/A |
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Features
Cone: The xs-GSW121 uses a honeycomb design MRC cone (Mica Reinforced Cellular glass fiber composite) to reduce weight and increase rigidity, delivering deep bass response.
Binding Posts: The binding post wire terminals will accept pin connectors, spade lugs, single banana plugs, and bare wire up to 10 gauge. The binding posts are spaced too close together to accept dual banana plugs.
Enclosure Compatibility: The xs-GSW121 is compatible with either a sealed or ported enclosure.
- Sealed Box Volume: The ideal sealed box volume is 0.84 ft³.
- Ported Box Volume: The ideal ported box volume is 1.37 ft³ with a 4" diameter and 11-1/8" long port.
Specification Note: Sony's rated power spec for the xs-GSW121 is 400 watts (derived using IEC 60268-5 standards). In the manual they also list the CEA 2031 compliant RMS power as 500 watts. We've adopted the 500 watt RMS rating because CEA 2031 is the more common rating system.
Trim Ring: If the sub is mounted without the cosmetic trim ring, the flange height is 0.241" and the mounting height is 0.6" (top mount).
The Sony XS-GSW121 replaces these items
Sony XS-GTR121L
- lightweight dimpled, five-sided injected polypropylene cone
- power range: 100-400 watts RMS (1500 watts peak power)
- frequency response: 30-1000 Hz
Sony XS-GS120L
- mica reinforced cellular glass fiber cone with five-sided design
- power range: 50-380 watts RMS (1300 watts peak power)
- frequency response: 30-1000 Hz
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I've been looking at more expensive subs but every time I'm in my Jeep listening to music, I can't help but love the sound this sub produces. Been running it almost a year with zero issues. Like it so much I'm doubling up!
Brian from Indianapolis, IN