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DC Audio Level 3 12M3D1 (M3LV312D1)

2000W Peak (1000W RMS) 12" Level 3 Series M3 Version Dual 1-ohm Car Subwoofer

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• Peak Power: 2000 watts
• RMS Power: 1000 watts
• Impedance: Dual 1 ohm
• Non-Pressed Paper cone
• Multi-layered Polymer Foam surround
• Mount depth: 6.75"
• Sensitivity: 82.97 dB

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DC Audio Level 3 12M3D1


The Level 3 sub is the ultimate daily driver sub. It puts out the low lows with lots of output designed for sealed or ported enclosures. It now comes with a 2.5mm Aluminum Shorting ring (demodulation ring) to help reduce inductance in the motor. This can help with power compression.

It also acts as a internal heatsink by pulling heat from the windings into the aluminum ring and the direct to coil venting cycles air across the coil wingings and aluminum shorting ring at the same time cooling them simultaneously.

The Level 3 sub is a triple stacked FEA optimized motor wrapped in a DC Embossed magnet boot, chrome top plate and T yoke. The deep gap offers more X-max for a total of 22.5mm.

This sub also comes with dual upgraded progressive spiders, cone, surround, 3" voice coil, cast basket, push terminals, and upgraded sewn down lead wire. We give the Level 3 a power rating of 1000 watts RMS / 2000 watts peak.


Product Details:

  • 12" Dual 1 ohm Level 3 Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 2000 watts
    • RMS: 1000 watts
  • Non-Pressed Paper cone
  • Multi-layered Polymer Foam surround
  • Polypropylene dust cover with embossed DC logo
  • Dual 8" OD semi-cup progressive roll spider
  • Extra heavy duty interwoven tinsel lead wire sewn to spider
  • Cast Aluminum black frame (No invert mount)
  • Rubber mounting gasket
  • Chrome spring loaded push terminals
  • 3" high-temperature Aluminum voice coil
  • Black anodized voice coil former
  • 23 mm Xmax
  • FEA analyzed and optimized motor assembly
  • Rubber magnet cover with DC Audio and LV3 embossed logos
  • 2.5 mm Aluminum shorting ring
  • Resonance Frequency (Fs): 37.65 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 82.97 dB
  • Recommended sealed box volume: 1.00 cubic feet
  • Recommended ported box volume: 1.25 cubic feet
  • Top-mount depth: 6.75"
  • Cutout diameter: 11"
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

  • Priced Individually

Product history:

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(previous model, replaced by DC Audio Level 3 12M3D1 (M3LV312D1))

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
Level 3 Series
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
2000 watts
RMS Power Handling
1000 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
1 ohm
Voice Coil Material
Aluminum
Voice Coil Diameter
3"
Sensitivity
82.97 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
23 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Non-Pressed Paper
Woofer Surround
Multi-layered Polymer Foam
Magnet Structure
Triple Stacked
Magnet Type
Ferrite
Subwoofer Grille
No
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
CTA-2031 Compliant
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"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
T/S Parameters (Electromechanical)
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
37.65 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
22.47 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
0.805
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
0.905
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re)
4.51 ohm
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
7.29
What is in the box?
Paperwork
User manual
WITB: Subwoofers
Subwoofer
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

M3LV312D1

Weight:

27.00lbs

Internal SKU:

m3lv312d1

Internal Product ID:

187781

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