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Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the MTX BS212S by Dominic Devito Why do I need an enclosure? An enclosure is simply the box that houses your sub; sealed and ported enclosures are the most popular types. A sealed enclosure is usually smaller in size, sacrificing a little volume level to deliver more accurate bass. The ported enclosure features a vent which allows bass waves to escape from behind the mounted sub, augmenting the bass coming off the front of the sub. Ported boxes are louder, bigger, and a little less accurate. Every sub works best in the size and type of enclosure that's recommended by the manufacturer, so make sure you match your sub with the right box. MTX's heavy-duty dual 12" unloaded enclosure combines with your 12" subs to bring out powerful bass with deadly accuracy. Its sealed design makes for tight low notes, while keeping the overall size of the box down so you can fit it into more spaces. Each chamber features an internal volume of one cubic foot. Tough 5/8" medium-density fiberboard construction ensures long life from this robust enclosure. The gray carpet covering protects your vehicle's interior from nicks and scrapes. Mount two compatible subs, secure the box in your trunk or cargo area, wire up the proper power source, and get going with some bass for the road. Highlights:sealed hatchback style enclosure for two 12" subwoofers5/8" MDF (medium-density fiberboard) with gray carpet coveringinternal volume: 2.0 cubic feet (1.0 per chamber)cutout size: 11-3/16"dimensions: 28-3/8"W x 13-7/8"H x 12-13/16"Dwarranty: 60 daysOur 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 General Box Type Loading... Sealed Number of Boxes Loading... 1 Number of Speakers Per Box Loading... 2 Speaker Size Loading... 12 Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 11 3/16 Maximum Speaker Depth (inches) Loading... 11-1/2 Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 2 Tuning Frequency Loading... --- Height (inches) Loading... 13-7/8 Width (inches) Loading... 28-3/8 Depth (inches) Loading... 12-13/16 Second Depth (inches) Loading... 12-13/16 Wood Thickness (inches) Loading... 5/8 Speaker Wire Connectors Loading... Post Box Color Loading... Gray Box Finish Loading... Carpet Parts Warranty Loading... 30 Days Labor Warranty Loading... 30 Days Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Hatchback-style enclosure for dual 12" subwoofers 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 Compatibility: This enclosure is designed to house two 12" woofers. The two internal chambers are separated by an airtight divider; each has an internal volume of 1.0 cu. ft. Materials: The box is constructed of 5/8" MDF (medium-density fiberboard). MDF resists flexing and has anti-resonant qualities. Design: The side panels of the box are recessed 1/2". The enclosure is covered with durable gray carpet. Binding Posts: Each chamber has a set of spring loaded binding post speaker terminals located on the back side of the enclosure. They will accept single and dual banana plugs, pin connectors, or bare wire up to 10 gauge. The terminals on the inside of the box are 0.205" male quick slide terminals. No wire is included to connect the subwoofers to the speaker terminals. Brackets: Brackets (not included, item number 125B702KIT) are recommended for more secure mounting. Grille: Speaker grilles (not included) are recommended to protect your woofers. Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 3 people say: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (3) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 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. Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Installed 2 Kenwood KFC-W3012 12" powered by Kenwood Excelon KAC-X10D 600 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms, this sounds awesome, nice tight bass. Have not run them in yet so have yet to see how far they can go. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 MTX BS212S Written By Hallway, York, Nebraska on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. The box works well with my two Kenwood KFC-W3012 12" subs powered by a Kenwood KAC-8104D 500W x 1 amplifier. It produces nice tight bass, and is easy to install the subs into. The only problem i had with it was that it was damaged when i received it, it looked like somebody had shoved a crowbar through it, but i sealed it back up and now it looks and performs just fine. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Almost Perfect Written By Tim, Dallas, TX on Monday, January 25, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Like many others, I purchased a bass package and this box was included... I am running the following setup: 1 x Kenwood KAC-8104D 2 x Kenwood KFC-W3012 Overall this setup is great! This is the first set of subs that I have run in any of my cars. The bass is good and the box performs well. The install was easy, although the carpet seems to be peeling on a few corners of the box. After doing a few hours of research I found that a cubed box is not the greatest, which this one is. Also this box has only 1 cu. ft. of space per chamber, while the subs recommend 1.25 cu. ft. I packed each chamber with a pound of polyester, and they sound good. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-3 of 3 items Learn more about Sealed & Ported Boxes Learn more about Sealed & Ported Boxes 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. Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 469 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... Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams Buck Pomerantz 12/12/2011 based on 1261 ratings (581 comments) With the wide variety of subwoofers available, it's easy to get confused about the best way to wire up your system. These wiring diagrams will help you find the configuration that'll get the most... Subwoofer Installation Guide Subwoofer Installation Guide Crutchfield Writing Team 6/12/2008 based on 117 ratings (4 comments) This article describes the steps involved in installing a subwoofer in your vehicle. 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... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Sealed & Ported Boxes Accessories Things you'll need Speaker Wire It's critical to have good wire, and none is included with the sub. StreetWires 16-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue jacket — priced per foot $0.40 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 Accessories we recommend Box Hardware Keep your sub from rolling around in your trunk by using mounting hardware. Box Brackets $7.99 In Stock Dynamat Improve your bass response and help block road noise. Dynamat 19100 License Frame Kit $14.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit 5 sheets, 20 square feet $169.99 In Stock Dynamat SuperLite Tri-Pak Triple package — 3 sheets, 12 square feet (Model #10612) $69.99 In Stock 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 MTX BS212S, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_236BS212S/MTX-BS212S.html ). close X Can we help you find something or answer a question? Chat with a Crutchfield advisor or call 1-800-320-6609. Chat Sorry, the MTX BS212S is no longer available for purchase. Shop all Sealed & Ported Boxes Looking for a similar item? Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker $79.99 4 people say Or, you can still... Write a review Purchase product accessories Go
Our take on the MTX BS212S by Dominic Devito Why do I need an enclosure? An enclosure is simply the box that houses your sub; sealed and ported enclosures are the most popular types. A sealed enclosure is usually smaller in size, sacrificing a little volume level to deliver more accurate bass. The ported enclosure features a vent which allows bass waves to escape from behind the mounted sub, augmenting the bass coming off the front of the sub. Ported boxes are louder, bigger, and a little less accurate. Every sub works best in the size and type of enclosure that's recommended by the manufacturer, so make sure you match your sub with the right box. MTX's heavy-duty dual 12" unloaded enclosure combines with your 12" subs to bring out powerful bass with deadly accuracy. Its sealed design makes for tight low notes, while keeping the overall size of the box down so you can fit it into more spaces. Each chamber features an internal volume of one cubic foot. Tough 5/8" medium-density fiberboard construction ensures long life from this robust enclosure. The gray carpet covering protects your vehicle's interior from nicks and scrapes. Mount two compatible subs, secure the box in your trunk or cargo area, wire up the proper power source, and get going with some bass for the road. Highlights:sealed hatchback style enclosure for two 12" subwoofers5/8" MDF (medium-density fiberboard) with gray carpet coveringinternal volume: 2.0 cubic feet (1.0 per chamber)cutout size: 11-3/16"dimensions: 28-3/8"W x 13-7/8"H x 12-13/16"Dwarranty: 60 daysOur 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 General Box Type Loading... Sealed Number of Boxes Loading... 1 Number of Speakers Per Box Loading... 2 Speaker Size Loading... 12 Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 11 3/16 Maximum Speaker Depth (inches) Loading... 11-1/2 Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 2 Tuning Frequency Loading... --- Height (inches) Loading... 13-7/8 Width (inches) Loading... 28-3/8 Depth (inches) Loading... 12-13/16 Second Depth (inches) Loading... 12-13/16 Wood Thickness (inches) Loading... 5/8 Speaker Wire Connectors Loading... Post Box Color Loading... Gray Box Finish Loading... Carpet Parts Warranty Loading... 30 Days Labor Warranty Loading... 30 Days Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Hatchback-style enclosure for dual 12" subwoofers 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 Compatibility: This enclosure is designed to house two 12" woofers. The two internal chambers are separated by an airtight divider; each has an internal volume of 1.0 cu. ft. Materials: The box is constructed of 5/8" MDF (medium-density fiberboard). MDF resists flexing and has anti-resonant qualities. Design: The side panels of the box are recessed 1/2". The enclosure is covered with durable gray carpet. Binding Posts: Each chamber has a set of spring loaded binding post speaker terminals located on the back side of the enclosure. They will accept single and dual banana plugs, pin connectors, or bare wire up to 10 gauge. The terminals on the inside of the box are 0.205" male quick slide terminals. No wire is included to connect the subwoofers to the speaker terminals. Brackets: Brackets (not included, item number 125B702KIT) are recommended for more secure mounting. Grille: Speaker grilles (not included) are recommended to protect your woofers.
4 out of 5 Nice tight bass Written By Alistair, Dallas, TX on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Installed 2 Kenwood KFC-W3012 12" powered by Kenwood Excelon KAC-X10D 600 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms, this sounds awesome, nice tight bass. Have not run them in yet so have yet to see how far they can go. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 MTX BS212S Written By Hallway, York, Nebraska on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. The box works well with my two Kenwood KFC-W3012 12" subs powered by a Kenwood KAC-8104D 500W x 1 amplifier. It produces nice tight bass, and is easy to install the subs into. The only problem i had with it was that it was damaged when i received it, it looked like somebody had shoved a crowbar through it, but i sealed it back up and now it looks and performs just fine. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Almost Perfect Written By Tim, Dallas, TX on Monday, January 25, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Like many others, I purchased a bass package and this box was included... I am running the following setup: 1 x Kenwood KAC-8104D 2 x Kenwood KFC-W3012 Overall this setup is great! This is the first set of subs that I have run in any of my cars. The bass is good and the box performs well. The install was easy, although the carpet seems to be peeling on a few corners of the box. After doing a few hours of research I found that a cubed box is not the greatest, which this one is. Also this box has only 1 cu. ft. of space per chamber, while the subs recommend 1.25 cu. ft. I packed each chamber with a pound of polyester, and they sound good. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Sealed & Ported Boxes Learn more about Sealed & Ported Boxes 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. Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 469 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... Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams Buck Pomerantz 12/12/2011 based on 1261 ratings (581 comments) With the wide variety of subwoofers available, it's easy to get confused about the best way to wire up your system. These wiring diagrams will help you find the configuration that'll get the most... Subwoofer Installation Guide Subwoofer Installation Guide Crutchfield Writing Team 6/12/2008 based on 117 ratings (4 comments) This article describes the steps involved in installing a subwoofer in your vehicle. 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... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Sealed & Ported Boxes
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.
Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 469 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...
Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams Buck Pomerantz 12/12/2011 based on 1261 ratings (581 comments) With the wide variety of subwoofers available, it's easy to get confused about the best way to wire up your system. These wiring diagrams will help you find the configuration that'll get the most...
Subwoofer Installation Guide Subwoofer Installation Guide Crutchfield Writing Team 6/12/2008 based on 117 ratings (4 comments) This article describes the steps involved in installing a subwoofer in your vehicle.
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...
Accessories Things you'll need Speaker Wire It's critical to have good wire, and none is included with the sub. StreetWires 16-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue jacket — priced per foot $0.40 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 Accessories we recommend Box Hardware Keep your sub from rolling around in your trunk by using mounting hardware. Box Brackets $7.99 In Stock Dynamat Improve your bass response and help block road noise. Dynamat 19100 License Frame Kit $14.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit 5 sheets, 20 square feet $169.99 In Stock Dynamat SuperLite Tri-Pak Triple package — 3 sheets, 12 square feet (Model #10612) $69.99 In Stock 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
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