Sony Xplod XS-L12S Shallow-mount 12" 4-ohm subwoofer 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# 158XSL12S offer details Item# 158XSL12S Review Sumary 1 person says DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email See all Component Subwoofers In-stock Alternative Sony XS-GTR120L $109.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Sony Xplod XS-L12S by Dominic Devito 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. Sony's Slim Series subwoofers dish out powerful low-frequency performance, and their compact profile enables you to add bass to the tight confines of smaller vehicles. Find a suitable box or build a custom enclosure to fit your needs, and let Sony's advanced technology turn those areas behind or under your seats into premium bass outposts. The XS-L12S 12" subwoofer incorporates the superior rigidity of polypropylene into its unique five-sided cone. The pentagonal design also helps reduce standing waves found in round subwoofers, eliminating potential distortion which can harm your bass output. A tough rubber surround allows the sub to take a pounding and stay under control. No worries about power — the XS-L12S can handle 380 watts RMS without fear of a meltdown. Gold-plated, 5-way binding posts offer a convenient, super-efficient connection to your amplifier. Highlights:12" 4-ohm shallow subwooferfive-sided polypropylene cone with rubber surroundshallow-design basketpower range: 90-380 watts RMS (1,500 watts peak power)frequency response: 18-2,000 Hzsensitivity: 89 dBtop-mount depth: 3-1/8"sealed box volume: 0.95 cubic feetported box volume: 0.90 cubic feetRecommended Q-Logic Box Type: 1warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per speaker 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... Polypropylene Surround Material Loading... Rubber Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 0.95 Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 0.9 Port diameter (inches) Loading... 3 Port length (inches) Loading... 15.75 Free-Air Loading... No Dual Voice Coil Loading... No Sensitivity Loading... 89 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 18 - 2000 Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 90-380 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 1500 Top Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 3 1/8 Bottom Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 3 7/8 Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 11 1/16 Vas (liters) Loading... 39.4 Fs (Hz) Loading... 32.3 Qts Loading... 0.57 Xmax (millimeters) Loading... 5.7 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual One 12" Woofer 39" Adhesive backed foam gasket Ten 1.25" Self-tapping screws Spec sheet Installation/Connections sheet (English/Spanish/French) US Warranty sheet Canadian Warranty sheet Mounting template Warning sheet about matching speaker impedance and amplifier 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 Enclosure Features Shallow Mount Woofer: Sony's Slim Series subwoofers are designed to provide wider installation options for a broad range of vehicles. They can be mounted behind or under the seats of many vehicles where full size woofers won't fit. P5 Cone: This woofer has a five-sided polypropylene one-piece, cap-less cone. The unique Turbo cone design stiffens the cone and increases rigidity, resulting in lower distortion and higher power handling. The five-sided cone also cuts down on standing waves on its surface because none of the five sides is parallel to another. Stroke Stabilizer Rubber Surround: The rubber surround provides enhanced cone control and flexibility, as well as durability. Hash Marks in the surround provide added stability. Binding Posts: The gold-plated binding posts will accept bare wire up to 10 Gauge, pin connectors, spade lugs and banana plugs. The binding posts are spaced too far apart to accept dual banana plugs. Enclosure Sealed Box Volume: Sony recommends mounting this woofer in a sealed enclosure with an internal volume of 0.95 cu/ft. Ported Box Volume: Below the Thiele/Small parameter chart on the spec sheet Sony recommends mounting this woofer in a sealed enclosure, but in the box dimension section they list a ported enclosure with an internal volume of 1.20 cu/ft and one 3" diameter x 10.875" long port. Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. 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I wanted something nice and compact and it has a nice hit in the higher volume levels. By any means is this a competition speaker, it will just add some kick to your music without taking up a lot of room. 39 out of 49 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-1 of 1 items Learn more about Component Subwoofers Learn more about Component Subwoofers Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 210 ratings (10 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 374 ratings (6 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 117 ratings (134 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 6/16/2008 based on 237 ratings (37 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 190 ratings (41 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 Accessories we recommend Speaker Wire It's critical to have good wire, and none is included with the sub. StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat 19100 License Frame Kit $14.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Wedge Pack 1 sheet, 4 square feet $39.99 In Stock 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 Dynaliner One 54" x 32" sheet (1/8" thick) $69.99 In Stock Show more items Grilles Add a grille and keep your sub safe. Speaker Grilles (12" waffle style) Also available in:Open Box: $6.99 $9.99 In Stock Box Hardware These can be useful if you are building a custom box. Rubber Feet $5.99 In Stock Springback Handle $9.99 In Stock Grille Clamps (Front/top mount clamps) $3.99 In Stock Corner Protectors $9.99 In Stock Show more items 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 Sony Xplod XS-L12S, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_158XSL12S/Sony-Xplod-XS-L12S.html ).
Our take on the Sony Xplod XS-L12S by Dominic Devito 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. Sony's Slim Series subwoofers dish out powerful low-frequency performance, and their compact profile enables you to add bass to the tight confines of smaller vehicles. Find a suitable box or build a custom enclosure to fit your needs, and let Sony's advanced technology turn those areas behind or under your seats into premium bass outposts. The XS-L12S 12" subwoofer incorporates the superior rigidity of polypropylene into its unique five-sided cone. The pentagonal design also helps reduce standing waves found in round subwoofers, eliminating potential distortion which can harm your bass output. A tough rubber surround allows the sub to take a pounding and stay under control. No worries about power — the XS-L12S can handle 380 watts RMS without fear of a meltdown. Gold-plated, 5-way binding posts offer a convenient, super-efficient connection to your amplifier. Highlights:12" 4-ohm shallow subwooferfive-sided polypropylene cone with rubber surroundshallow-design basketpower range: 90-380 watts RMS (1,500 watts peak power)frequency response: 18-2,000 Hzsensitivity: 89 dBtop-mount depth: 3-1/8"sealed box volume: 0.95 cubic feetported box volume: 0.90 cubic feetRecommended Q-Logic Box Type: 1warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per speaker
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... Polypropylene Surround Material Loading... Rubber Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 0.95 Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 0.9 Port diameter (inches) Loading... 3 Port length (inches) Loading... 15.75 Free-Air Loading... No Dual Voice Coil Loading... No Sensitivity Loading... 89 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 18 - 2000 Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 90-380 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 1500 Top Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 3 1/8 Bottom Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 3 7/8 Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 11 1/16 Vas (liters) Loading... 39.4 Fs (Hz) Loading... 32.3 Qts Loading... 0.57 Xmax (millimeters) Loading... 5.7 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual One 12" Woofer 39" Adhesive backed foam gasket Ten 1.25" Self-tapping screws Spec sheet Installation/Connections sheet (English/Spanish/French) US Warranty sheet Canadian Warranty sheet Mounting template Warning sheet about matching speaker impedance and amplifier 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 Enclosure Features Shallow Mount Woofer: Sony's Slim Series subwoofers are designed to provide wider installation options for a broad range of vehicles. They can be mounted behind or under the seats of many vehicles where full size woofers won't fit. P5 Cone: This woofer has a five-sided polypropylene one-piece, cap-less cone. The unique Turbo cone design stiffens the cone and increases rigidity, resulting in lower distortion and higher power handling. The five-sided cone also cuts down on standing waves on its surface because none of the five sides is parallel to another. Stroke Stabilizer Rubber Surround: The rubber surround provides enhanced cone control and flexibility, as well as durability. Hash Marks in the surround provide added stability. Binding Posts: The gold-plated binding posts will accept bare wire up to 10 Gauge, pin connectors, spade lugs and banana plugs. The binding posts are spaced too far apart to accept dual banana plugs. Enclosure Sealed Box Volume: Sony recommends mounting this woofer in a sealed enclosure with an internal volume of 0.95 cu/ft. Ported Box Volume: Below the Thiele/Small parameter chart on the spec sheet Sony recommends mounting this woofer in a sealed enclosure, but in the box dimension section they list a ported enclosure with an internal volume of 1.20 cu/ft and one 3" diameter x 10.875" long port.
3 out of 5 Small price for a small sub Written By Geoff, Arizona on Saturday, April 11, 2009 I have this sub in a 14X14X4 inch mdf sealed box. I wanted something nice and compact and it has a nice hit in the higher volume levels. By any means is this a competition speaker, it will just add some kick to your music without taking up a lot of room. 39 out of 49 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Component Subwoofers Learn more about Component Subwoofers Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 210 ratings (10 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 374 ratings (6 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 117 ratings (134 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 6/16/2008 based on 237 ratings (37 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 190 ratings (41 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 210 ratings (10 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 374 ratings (6 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 117 ratings (134 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 6/16/2008 based on 237 ratings (37 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 190 ratings (41 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 Accessories we recommend Speaker Wire It's critical to have good wire, and none is included with the sub. StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat 19100 License Frame Kit $14.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Wedge Pack 1 sheet, 4 square feet $39.99 In Stock 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 Dynaliner One 54" x 32" sheet (1/8" thick) $69.99 In Stock Show more items Grilles Add a grille and keep your sub safe. Speaker Grilles (12" waffle style) Also available in:Open Box: $6.99 $9.99 In Stock Box Hardware These can be useful if you are building a custom box. Rubber Feet $5.99 In Stock Springback Handle $9.99 In Stock Grille Clamps (Front/top mount clamps) $3.99 In Stock Corner Protectors $9.99 In Stock Show more items 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
