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MTX RTL12-04

12" Single 4 ohm Road Thunder RTL Series Subwoofer

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• 400W Peak Power
• 200W RMS
• Polypropylene Woofer Cone
• Stitched Rubber Woofer Surround
• Spider Plateau Venting
• Asymmetrical Linear Drive
• 2" 4-Layer Copper Voice Coil

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Product Highlights


• 400W Peak Power
• 200W RMS
• Polypropylene Woofer Cone
• Stitched Rubber Woofer Surround
• Spider Plateau Venting
• Asymmetrical Linear Drive
• 2" 4-Layer Copper Voice Coil

Description


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Music Comes to Life with MTX Audio RTL Series Subwoofers

Out with the old and in with the new. This is the motto for MTX Audio's new Road Thunder RTLS series subwoofers, like the RTL12-04. The new Road Thunder RTL series subwoofers all have a power handling rating of 400 watts peak and 200 watts RMS, making them the perfect entry-level subwoofer. These new woofers feature a polypropylene cone for durability and longer extension from high excursion, while the stitched rubber surround reinforces the woofer cone, so you can play louder and longer. In order to keep the subwoofer at safe temperature levels, the RTL subwoofer incorporate a Spider Plateau Venting that cools the voice coil directly for increased performance and power handling. The use of an Asymmetrical Linear Driver System (ALDS) allows the RTL subwoofers to have high output with minimal distortion by creating a constant linear movement that creates optimum sound waves and thus increases performance for the highest music reproduction possible. MTX Audio's new RTL series subwoofers will provide the right amount of bass at the right price with features not found in other subwoofers in the same class.

Product Features

  • 12" Single 4 ohm Road Thunder RTL Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 400 watts
    • RMS: 200 watts
    • Recommended RMS: 100-200 watts
  • Impedance: Single 4 ohm
  • Polypropylene woofer cone offers durability and good extension for high excursion
  • Stitched rubber woofer surround
  • Spider plateau venting for precise voice coil cooling and increase power handling
  • Asymmetrical linear drive for more control and better linear movement
  • 2" Single 4 ohm 4-layer copper voice coil
  • Frequency response: 26 - 150 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 89 dB
  • Xmax: 9.4 mm
  • Top mount dept: 5-5/8"
  • Cutout dimensions: 11-11/16"
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty

Product history:

MTX RTL12-04 thumbnail
(newest, current model)
MTX TR4512-04 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by MTX RTL12-04)

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 MTX RTL12-04 Subwoofer

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 MTX RTL12-04 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 MTX RTL12-04 Subwoofers

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 MTX RTL12-04 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

4 Channel Amp


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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
Road Thunder RTL Series
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
400 watts
RMS Power Handling
200 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
4 ohm
Frequency Response
26 - 150 Hz
Sensitivity
89 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
9.4 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Polypropylene
Woofer Surround
Rubber
Subwoofer Grille
No
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume
1.0 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume
1.0 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume
2.30 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume
2.30 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
5-5/8"
Cutout Diameter
11-11/16"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

MTX

Model Number:

RTL12-04

Weight:

10.00lbs

Internal SKU:

rtl1204

Internal Product ID:

40076

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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Durability
5
Value
4.8
Features
4.5
Design
5
Usability
5

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hard kicking

The following review is for a previous version (TR4512-04).

i have 2 of these subs on a hifonics zxi1010 and running 500w rms to each sub and i gotta say one of the loudest subs i have ever had!

By mr bass on January 3, 2010

5 found this helpful


great value!

love my product! it sounds amazing! it was an awesome replacement!

By twtbrd04 on June 20, 2014

5 found this helpful


great sound

fast shipping got 2 of these n 4 dayz, hooked em up easily with the single 4ohm. sound great only had the bass gain 1/4 up. and u can tell these subs can bang. had the RF r2d2-12 previously and they blew n 2 dayz with the gain halfway. i will take my time breaking these in. (my first system i had the mtx 10's and they beat pretty good for about 3 years.) so i figured why not get the 12's.

By r on September 19, 2012

4 found this helpful


Great sounding, hard hitting

The following review is for a previous version (TR4512-04).

This is a great subwoofer for the price. It sounds great, hits hard, and has a cool design on the subwoofer. I have 2 of them hooked up to a 300 rms amp.

Pros:
- great price
- sound quality is awesome
- cool design is always a plus

Cons:
- nothing, just wish a had a little more powerful amp (like a 400 rms) to really get these guys going

I would recommend these to anyone on any budget!

By Greyson on December 26, 2010

4 found this helpful




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