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Power Acoustik P3-12W

12" Dual 2 ohm P3 Series Car Subwoofer

  • 4.6

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  • 12" Dual 2 ohm P3 Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 2600 watts
    • RMS: 1000 watts
  • Polypropylene injection molded cone woofer
  • Butyl rubber surround
  • Poly cotton spider
  • Texture coat finish on stamped steel basket
  • KSV Kapton voice coil
  • Nickel plated 8 Gauge compression wire terminal
  • Suspension integrated tinsel leads
  • 150 oz. Magnet structure
  • Sensitivity: 83 dB
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty

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Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer Series P3
Subwoofer Size 12"
Peak Power Handling 2600 watts
RMS Power Handling 1000 watts
Voice Coil(s) Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil) 2 ohms
Sensitivity 83 dB
Xmax (millimeters) 34.5 mm
Subwoofer Design Round / Circle
Main Cone Color Silver
Woofer Composition Injection Molded Polypropylene (IMPP)
Woofer Surround Butyl Rubber
Subwoofer Grille No
Re-Cone Kit Available No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type Ported / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume 1.25 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume 1.25 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume 1.25 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume 1.25 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth 6-3/4"
Cutout Diameter 11"
Shallow Mount Installation No
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Manufacturer
Customer Review Summary for Power Acoustik P3-12W
Average Customer Rating is 4.6 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.6
based on 30 Reviews
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
  • 4.3
4.3
Value
  • 4.8
4.8
Features
  • 4.6
4.6
Design
  • 4.5
4.5
Usability
  • 4.8
4.8
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
May 20, 2011 Great Subwoofer!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
raif from Mountain Home, ID
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Best thumper for the price you pay for it. Only costs like 85 dollars, but hits like the subs my other friends have (who paid alot more for theirs than I did)!!! Great find
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September 2, 2009 dude...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Yaunez from Anderson, IN
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
i currently own 2 PA Fubars, and they've lasted me about 2 years, and yes, i pound the s**t out of em, if its cold they'll start right up, there's really no warm up time needed. PA is the only sub i will trust. i also have a PA 1000 watt amp. and ive owned that just as long as the subs. they make the best shizz. no doubt. i plan on buying 2 or 3 of these for my 97 riviera. i have no trunk rattle at all so this'll be tight.
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February 5, 2013 It is worth it
Review by
SOLOW from prior lake, MN
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 5.0
These sub is very worth the money I paid for them I got 8 12's of these In my suv and it was worth it
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January 15, 2013 Sonic elect
Review by
Ray from Ma
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 4.0
Features
  • 3.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 2.0
Reliable co and they stand behind there product very good people
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December 10, 2012 Awesome!
Review by
Jon from Santa Rosa, CA
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Speaking from online retail experience, SE has provided the BEST customer service, and always a quality product, shipped incredibly fast. About the driver, it was placed in a custom-build box and tuned to 27hz And is being driven by a SSL 1600W Max amp, and I KNOW this driver can handle much more.

Due to the box design, the sub sounds very "airy" and not very accurate, tight, or producing "louder" tones, it's more of a trunk rattler that can hit notes great, but a little late. This is 100% the box though, and the guy who designed my box told me that this subwoofer would SHINE in a sealed enclosure. (This was not installed in my vehicle though.)

I'm sure that this sub can take much more than what it is currently being fed. So don't skimp out on the amp.



I would buy again! Decent-looking sub, a little bit of marketing hype with the construction, but I'm sure someone else can push these better than I could afford with that setup.



P.S. I got it on sale. It was 100% worth it, but at the non-sale price, I might consider other options.
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Subwoofer Grilles
Protect your subwoofer while making your enclosure look great! These subwoofer grilles are the perfect addition to your new subwoofer.
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12" Universal Subwoofer Grille 12" Universal Subwoofer Grille
Protect your subwoofer with this aluminum grille that is simple to install.
$18.99
Speaker Wire
Choose from our recommended speaker wire to hook up your amplifier to your new subwoofer. The higher quality of speaker wire that it used for this connection, the better your subwoofer will sound.
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15 ft. of 12 AWG StreetWires Speaker Wire 15 ft. of 12 AWG StreetWires Speaker Wire
This SuperCable from StreetWires is a noise free link between your amplifier and your subwoofer.
$24.99
20 ft. of 12 AWG Kicker Speaker Wire 20 ft. of 12 AWG Kicker Speaker Wire
Kicker uses twisted pair technology and hyper-flex cable to provide you with the cleanest sound and a simple installation.
$39.95
Sound Dampening Material
Get the most sound out of your new subwoofer with some high quality sound dampening material. It will keep the road noise out and the music inside the car.
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Dynamat Rubber Roller Dynamat Rubber Roller
Install your Dynamat with ease! This heavy duty rubber roller is designed specifically to install your Dynamat!
$18.99
Dynamat Extreme Bulk Pack Dynamat Extreme Bulk Pack
36 ft. Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pack enhances the sound for your entire car!
$159.99
Enclosure Accessories
These accessories are designed to help you build the custom enclosure that you have always wanted, or add to the box that you already bought. Either way, these products can assist you in achieving better sound, better looks, and more bass!
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20 oz. Bag of Poly-Fil 20 oz. Bag of Poly-Fil
Polyester fiber fiberfill adds better bass to your system.
$5.99
16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray 16 oz. Can of Adhesive Spray
Spray adhesive used for adhering carpet to subwoofer boxes without bubbles.
$5.99
Binding Post Terminal Cup Binding Post Terminal Cup
Use this to easily install a binding post terminal to your subwoofer enclosure.
$4.99
Banana Clip Terminals Banana Clip Terminals
These high grade banana clips allow you to plug into your banana clip ready terminal for a secure connection.
$4.99
Installation, Tools & Accessories
Don't forget to get the tools and accessories that will help you install your new subwoofer in your vehicle. Whether you opt for the professional installation card or the do-it-yourself method, you will need the following to help you out!
  Product Price Add?
Car Stereo and Speaker / Subwoofer Installation Tool Kit Car Stereo and Speaker / Subwoofer Installation Tool Kit
Includes Test Light, Crimp/Splice Tool, Multi-bit Screwdriver and more.
$14.99
System Optimization and Tuning
Use these items to assist in testing and tuning your new car audio system to perfection!
  Product Price Add?
Scosche SPL Meter Scosche SPL Meter
Monitor the noise level of your new car audio system with this SPL meter measuring from 60-135 dB.
$24.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-101 AutoSound 2000 CD-101
Low frequency test CD
$12.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-102 AutoSound 2000 CD-102
High frequency test CD specifically designed for the set-up and evaluation of sound system imaging and placement.
$12.99
AutoSound 2000 CD-103 AutoSound 2000 CD-103
Audiophile reference series test disc for evaluation of all audio components.
$12.99

For more information on wiring subwoofers, visit our Subwoofer Wiring Guide: Subwoofer Wiring Guide

Product Summary

Manufacturer: Power Acoustik
Model number: P3-12W
UPC: 709483030077
Weight: 16.50 lbs
Internal SKU: p312w
Internal product ID: 17664