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JBL CS1214

12" Single 4 Ohm CS Series Car Subwoofer

  • 5.0

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Great "Boom" For The Buck!

With 1000 watts of peak power handling and 250 watts RMS, the JBL CS Series CS1214 subwoofer handles a serious amount of power. Some of its great features include a frequency response of 35Hz – 200Hz which enables you to hear the wide bass range that you’ve always wanted. And with a sensitivity of 90dB, it provides for better performance at lower power levels. The woofer cone is polypropylene and very light, ensuring maximum performance and efficiency. JBL also uses a progressive spider on the CS Series, which offers better control at the excursion limits, rather than the linear spider commonly used by other manufacturers. This helps reduce distortion even at the highest output levels.

General Features:

  • 12" Single 4 Ohm CS Series Car Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1000 watts
    • RMS: 250 watts
  • Impedance: 4 ohms
  • High excursion, high BL motor
  • Polypropylene Cone
  • Rubber Surround
  • 1-1/2" Voice coil
  • Frequency response: 35-200 Hz
  • Resonance Frequency (Fs): 28 Hz
  • Top-mount depth: 6-1/16"
  • Sensitivity: 90dB
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

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Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer Series CS
Subwoofer Size 12"
Peak Power Handling 1000 watts
RMS Power Handling 250 watts
Voice Coil(s) Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil) 4 ohms
Voice Coil Diameter 1-1/2"
Frequency Response 35 - 200 Hz
Sensitivity 90 dB
Xmax (millimeters) 6.6 mm
Subwoofer Design Round / Circle
Main Cone Color Black
Woofer Composition Polypropylene
Woofer Surround Rubber
Magnet Structure Single Stacked
Subwoofer Grille No
Re-Cone Kit Available No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type Bandpass
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Top-Mount Depth 6-1/16"
Cutout Diameter 11"
Electromechanical Parameters
Free-Air Resonance (Fs) 28 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas) 76.7 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts) .54
Electrical Q Value (Qes) .57
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re) 3.6 ohms
Mechanical Q Value (Qms) 8.85
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 JBL CS1214
Average Customer Rating is 5.0 out of 5 stars:
  • 5.0
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
January 13, 2013 In love with these subs
Review by
Youngin from Rockwall, Tx
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Bought one 12 inch cs1214 for my truck a long time ago, went through about 20 different set ups/systmes in my truck, and just recently i bought 4 12 inch cs1214's my trunk in my BMW. It bangs so hard! i love it, im so happy i came back to JBL. it definelty is a lot better than kicker, kenwood, jl, lanzar, planet audio, id recommend JBL to anyone who wants the best bass for their money, i have the best car system anyones ever heard around town, i shake the cars next to me at lights and im only giving 1 cubic foot of air for each subwoofer. the best bang for your buck



JBL all the way

-Reese/Youngin
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October 26, 2012 Great Product jbl did it right with theese
Review by
johnny from Bakersfield, CA
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I purchased theese to replace 3 Memphis pr's I have three of these and I absolutely love them great sound quality amazing output for the price great control for tight kicking bass while getting low for long rolling bass in other words they slam with a classic design
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April 4, 2012 Great subs
Review by
Chris from Topeka, KS
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  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I like these subs you don't need a huge amp to get deep and heavy bass out of them. I have them in a ported box with a Sony classD amp at 500w RMS at 1/2 gain to break them in and they slam. I like the look of these subs no chessy plastic or rubber on the magnets and cone. They have a big JBL 1000watt on them to let you know they mean business and let me tell you they do. I would recommend these for anyone.
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August 5, 2012 you got to be joking me!!!
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  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
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  • 4.0
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  • 5.0
People it's jbl, I have two of these babies in sealed boxes on a TRUE 2000 watt crunch amp at 4 oms running at a 1000 Watts per sub continually it's not a game.
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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 Xtreme Trunk Kit Dynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit
Get better sounding bass from your new subwoofer with enough Dynamat Extreme for your entire trunk.
$93.99
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!
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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!
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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
Main Product
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JBL CS1214 JBL CS1214 $69.95

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

Product Summary

Manufacturer: JBL
Model number: CS1214
UPC: 050036930932
Weight: 11.00 lbs
Internal SKU: cs1214
Internal product ID: 45051