Polk DB12 subwoofers

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Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited August 2004 in Car Subwoofer Talk
Hey, Recently I purchased a pair of polk db12 subwoofers in a box for $100 dollars CDN off of a friend, and I can't find any information about them on the net. Can anyone give me any info about them?
thanks.
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited May 2004
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    try in the subwoofer section, 'older models'
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited May 2004
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    Originally posted by neomagus00
    try in the subwoofer section, 'older models'
    they dont have em there
    i think theyre 300 or 400 watts RMS
    SVC 4 ohm
    call polk
    -Cody
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  • LittleCar_w/12s
    LittleCar_w/12s Posts: 568
    edited May 2004
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    <<< -- Has these as well....

    They are rated about 400W RMS, but perform well at 500Wrms. they peak at 800W or 850, not remember.
    as for tech specs, I will look.. I have a specsheet for the model line after mine, but they are relatively the same.....

    -Jerry
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  • LittleCar_w/12s
    LittleCar_w/12s Posts: 568
    edited May 2004
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    OK here are the specs for the DX series (thats D...X...) series... made after the DB's, but they will have very similar specs:

    Driver Complement
    Woofer 1 - 12" Diameter (30.48cm)
    Polymer Composite Subwoofer

    Electrical
    Overall Frequency Response 20-200Hz
    Nominal Impedance 4 ohms
    Power Handling (continuous) 400 w
    Power Handling (peak) 800 w
    Efficiency 86 dB
    Voice Coil Diameter: Driver 2" (5.08cm)
    Magnet Weight 40.00 oz.

    Install Dimensions
    Driver Mounting Depth
    Top Mount 5-1/4" (13.34cm)
    Bottom Mount 5-3/5" (14.22cm)
    Cut-out
    Driver Cut-out Diameter 11-1/8" (28.26cm)

    Theile/Small Parameters
    Recommended Enclosure .88 cubic feet sealed
    Resonant Frequency 26.3Hz Hz
    Qms 6.71
    Qes 0.63
    Qts 0.58
    Vas 2.80 cu ft. / 79.3L
    Cms 213.1 Micro Meters
    Bl 13.4 Tesla Meters
    Sd .553sq. ft. / 0514sq m
    Winding Width 1.0in / 25.4mm
    Xmax (linear) .343in / 8.7mm
    Xmax (mechanical) 1.0in / 25.4mm
    Le 1.5 mH
    Mms 172.6 g
    Driver Weight 8lbs 3oz / 3.7kg
    Vd .062cu. ft.

    Other
    Product Weight 8.30 lbs.
    Speaker Warranty Limited, 1 Year parts and labor


    --Jerry
    ___________________________
    Total cost of materials: Going up...
    Time spent: Countless Hours...
    Cranking the system, having it quiet outside the car, and sound that takes the rear-view off inside: PRICELESS

    For some things in life, you pay others to do it... For a masterpeice, do it yourself.
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  • LittleCar_w/12s
    LittleCar_w/12s Posts: 568
    edited May 2004
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    BTW, I have the manual for the DX subs too, I could never find the one for DB's.. it's in PDF format, ask and I'll e-mail it to you.
    -Jerry
    ___________________________
    Total cost of materials: Going up...
    Time spent: Countless Hours...
    Cranking the system, having it quiet outside the car, and sound that takes the rear-view off inside: PRICELESS

    For some things in life, you pay others to do it... For a masterpeice, do it yourself.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited May 2004
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    Alright thanks a lot for the replies, it was very helpful. I have them hooked up to a gs designs gs4000 amplifier and they sound really nice so far.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2004
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    Hey folks, i'm going to install two DB12:s to my audi coup
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited August 2004
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    DB12s...just to make sure...youre talking about the old almost all black DBs and not the new ones right?
    700mm=27.559"
    450mm=17.717"
    400mm=15.748"
    4.450ft^3 volume to play with
    -Cody
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