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DC Audio Level 3 12 m2.1 D2

1800W Peak 12" Level 3 Series m2.1 Version Dual 2-Ohm Car Subwoofer - M2LV312D2

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• Peak Power: 1800W
• RMS Power: 900W
• Dual 2 ohm Voice Coil
• Extremely Rigid Non-Pressed Paper Cone Assembly
• Multilayered Polymer Wide Roll Foam Surround

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DC Audio (Soundlab) M3LV312D2

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Product Highlights


• Peak Power: 1800W
• RMS Power: 900W
• Dual 2 ohm Voice Coil
• Extremely Rigid Non-Pressed Paper Cone Assembly
• Multilayered Polymer Wide Roll Foam Surround

Description


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General Features:

  • 12" Dual 2 ohm Level 3 Series m2.1 Version Car Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1800 watts
    • RMS: 900 watts
  • Recommended power range: 400 - 900 watts RMS
  • Extremely rigid non-pressed paper cone assembly
  • Multilayered polymer wide roll foam surround
  • Polypropylene dust cover with embossed DC logo
  • Dual 8" OD flat linear roll spider
    • Extra heavy duty interwoven tinsel lead wire sewn to spider
  • 3" high temperature aluminum voice coil
  • Rubber mounting gasket
  • Chrome spring loaded push terminals
  • FEA analyzed and optimized motor assembly
    • Fully CNC machined
  • Top-mount depth: 6.75"
  • Mounting Hole Diameter: 11"
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

m2 Level 3 12" T/S Parameters:

  • Electrical Q Value (Qes): 0.617
  • Mechanical Q Value (Qms): 8.33
  • Total Speaker Q Value (Qts): .574
  • Free Air Resonance (Fs): 35.4 Hz
  • Equivalent Compliance (Vas): 28.99 liters
  • One-Way, Linear Excursion (Xmax): 23 mm
  • Efficiency (Ref SPL @ 1W): 85 dB (88.5dB @ 2.83V)
  • Effective Piston Area (Sd): 481 cm²
  • DC Resistance (Re): 3.6 ohm
  • Nominal Impedance (Znom): Dual 2 ohm
  • Force Factor (Bl): 17.2
  • Mechanical Compliance (Cms): .09 mm/N
  • Mechanical Mass (Mms): 225 g
  • Voice Coil Inductance (Le): 3.5 mH
  • Suggested Sealed Enclosure: 1.00 ft³
  • Suggested Ported Enclose: 1.25 ft³

For more information on the Thiele and Small Parameters, visit our T/S Parameters Article

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
DC Audio (Soundlab) M2LV312D2 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by DC Audio (Soundlab) M3LV312D2)

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 DC Audio Level 3 12 m2.1 D2 Subwoofer

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 DC Audio Level 3 12 m2.1 D2 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 DC Audio Level 3 12 m2.1 D2 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 DC Audio Level 3 12 m2.1 D2 Subwoofers

2 Channel Amp

4 Channel Amp

Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
Level 3 Series
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
1800 watts
RMS Power Handling
900 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
2 ohms
Voice Coil Diameter
3"
Sensitivity
85 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
23 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Non-Pressed Paper
Woofer Surround
Poly-Foam
Magnet Structure
Triple Stacked
Subwoofer Grille
No
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Optimum Sealed Box Volume
1.00 cubic feet
Optimum Ported Box Volume
1.25 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
6.75"
Cutout Diameter
11.00"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
Electromechanical Parameters
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
35.4 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
28.99 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
.574
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
.617
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re)
3.6 ohms
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
8.33
What is in the box?
Paperwork
User manual
WITB: Subwoofers
Subwoofer
Mounting screw cover (attached)
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

M2LV312D2

Weight:

27.00lbs

Internal SKU:

m2lv312d2

Internal Product ID:

88153

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Durability
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Value
5
Features
4.8
Design
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Usability
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JUST BUY IT

Ok I have owned all kinds of subs over the years and well this thing is the meanest thing I have ever owned. I have one at 1 ohm on a mb quart amp running 1000Watts rms. I run a dual battery set up in my jeep and I have it in a prefab Belva Sub Box 1SV12G they say it's 1.8 cubes after sub and what not thing its about 1.5 cubes woofer say it needs 1.25 in a vented box. but it sounds great during my break in period at half power I was at a buddies house 6 to 10 feet away from his garage door and we could see the door shaking. Now at full power and this thing is just crazy I know they say 900 watts rms but its taking my 1000watts rms like nothing I have ever seen. I have had other subs on this amp that clamed 1000 and they just couldn't hold it that's why I paid more for this one. I was told that dc underrates there products and I must say they are right, I feel as if this thing could hold maybe at most 1500watts rms, but at the end you get what you pay for. So just buy it and you will see for yourself this is just a great woofer and yes I would recommend this to anyone and will say i'm looking to the future already and wanting to get a level 4 or 5 from dc I am now a big fan.

By Raymond on July 23, 2015 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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Dc audio 12" level 3 sub

Dc audio has been the best street pounding sub I have ever owned.The level 3 series can handle some serious power.i currently have a Rockford t1500-1bd pushing just one sub in a Jeep Wrangler and it rattles everything around it.i am not even pushing this bad boy to its limits.i would highly recommend this sub I even picked it over a sub custom built from Psi.Sonic electronics had this thing shipped and to my door in 2days and it weighed a ton.customer service was great helping me pair it to the right ohm load as wel.Dont waste your time buying Jl audio when you can have some of the best subs for the same cost that can handle more power and sound lot better in my opinion for half the cost.these subs are competition grade.just view them on you tube to see for your self.

By Boss man on January 22, 2015

20

found this helpful.

DC audio

I have one of these wired 1 ohm on a BE1700.1d hifonics built a box 1.25cuft after displacements tuned at 33hz in a 4th gen explorer and it puts out nice clean lows decent impact not painful to listen too and does not shake everything apart.... I bought the lvl3 with AR Cone upgrade...if I could do it again I would consider the lvl4 because my amp has about 500 more watts than this sub can actually handle .. yes its under rated

By MotorCityFats on April 19, 2015

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found this helpful.

DC Audio Level 3 12 m2.1 D2

Owned dozens of subs and brands since 1990. For the money and needed wattage this thing is a beast! 850 clamped watts at 1ohm in a custom 2ft. after displacement and bracing. Only running 1 and I don't think my car can handle another. Every competition I've been in, half the field is running dc audio. Worth the price, always happy to do business with sonic too.

By Anonymous on July 21, 2018 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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found this helpful.

Exceeded my Expectations

I would recommend this sub to anyone who is looking for a serious subwoofer without sacrificing sound quality. I installed one of these in a 1.8 cu foot ported box and this sub hits all the lows! I have this put in the helm of my boat and it has the smoothest yet solid bass response of any sub I have owned. So don't think twice this puts my old Kicker L7's to shame

By Matt on April 23, 2018

12

found this helpful.

Nice sounding subwoofer

I replace my M3-8 with this level 3 12" subwoofer and iam glad I did. This sub sounds amazing. I have it running off a IA audio 10.1 @ 1 ohm and it hits the lows real nice. I built a custom box myself that is 1.5 qft tuned to 34 hz. I have it in a little Toyota Tacoma extra cab and it slams hard.

By Kevin on May 12, 2017 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

11

found this helpful.

Best sub I've owned

I have 2 of these powered by 2 ockford Fosgate 1200d and they sound far better, deeper and louder that my Kicker l7's and Alpine type R's. They are just on a completely different level.

By Renn on June 30, 2016 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

9

found this helpful.

Very Satisfied

I'm always sceptical of products i've never worked with before but let me tell you im happy I took the chance. Before DC I was running 2 JL W3 8ohm 12's off of 2 Mclass Memphis 1.1100s. There's a long list of decent 2ohm subs but ive heard great reviews for DC. First of all you have to let these bad boys break in once they do its a difference of night and day. Strong bass. Rated at 900RMS Im running 1100 each gains set at 30%. Ported box no idea of tune. If you have the talent or money to put in correct box well worth the time and money

By Dizzy on September 4, 2017

8

found this helpful.

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