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Sony XS-GSW121

2000W 12" Single 4 ohm Car Subwoofer with Gold Plated Terminals and 3-year warranty!

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• Free 3-Year Warranty
• 2000W Peak
• 500W RMS
• Single 4 ohm Voice Coil
• Mica-Reinforced Cellular Glass Fiber Cone
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Honeycomb Design
• 10 AWG Spring Loaded Push Terminals
• Sensitivity: 84 dB

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• Free 3-Year Warranty
• 2000W Peak
• 500W RMS
• Single 4 ohm Voice Coil
• Mica-Reinforced Cellular Glass Fiber Cone
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Honeycomb Design
• 10 AWG Spring Loaded Push Terminals
• Sensitivity: 84 dB

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Sony XS-GSW121
GS Series Subwoofer Driver

The new Sony GS series of subwoofers are the perfect way to get outstanding bottom end into your audio system. Whether you are expanding into a full-blown aftermarket setup, or are just looking to integrate better overall performance into your OEM setup, the GS Series has you covered. These drivers have been purposed-engineered to deliver outstanding sound quality and exponentially better overall performance over anything else in its price bracket.

The XS-GSW121, specifically, is a 12" Single Voice Coil subwoofer driver intended to deliver larger, yet controlled, "boomy" bass. Its large surface area allows it displace a lot of air to reach the desired low end frequency range. It is also able to accomplish this by maximizing the overall build quality, delivering a very solid 500 Watts RMS with an excursion peaking at 8.9mm. In addition, the XS-GSW121 has a very respectable Frequency Response range of 20 - 600 Hz, making it very easy to blend (crossover) into your Full-Range stage.


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Premium Sound Requires A Premium Build


The XS-GSW121 single voice coil subwoofer driver cone is constructed using a Mica Reinforced Cellular Honeycomb design for reduced weight and increase rigidity, delivering deep bass response. A subwoofer's cone wants to naturally bend and warp due to the force exerted by the motor of the driver. If allowed the sound produced is Not accurate and of poor quality. The XS-GSW121 is engineered to counter act this, thereby delivering superb response.


Motor Design for Outstanding Output

Motor Design for Outstanding Output


The XS-GSW121 woofer uses a powerful, high energy Ferrite magnet to control cone travel and deliver outstanding power handling. The XS-GSW121 subwoofer is rated for 500 Watts (CEA 2031 rated), 400 Watts RMS and can handle peak power of 2000 Watts. This above-modest figure makes the XS-GSW121 perfect for a system starving for low end bass output. 500 Watts RMS will not shake a vehicle, but it will bring life to a bland audio system and deliver that thump we all love.



Maximize Power Delivery

Maximize Power Delivery


The XS-GSW121 5-way gold plated binding post provide secure wire connections for high power handling. These terminals are capable of accepting a 10-gauge speaker wire to maximize power (Read: Wattage) delivery and performance. By accepting a slightly larger wire than most traditional 12" drivers, the XS-GSW121 is able to deliver more power than a traditional 12" driver. Moreover, the gaps in the stamped steel frame allow the driver to breath, greatly reducing the risk of burning out the subwoofer motor.






 

 

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General Features:

  • 12" Single 4 Ohm GS Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 2000 watts
    • RMS: 400 watts
    • RMS (CEA-2031 Approved): 500 watts
  • Recommended Power Range: 175 - 600 watts
  • CEA-2031 Complaint
  • Mica Reinforced Cellular Glass Fiber Honeycomb Cone Design
  • Butyl rubber surround
  • 10 AWG Gold plated spring loaded push terminals
  • High energy Ferrite magnet
  • Xmax: 8.9 mm
  • Frequency Response: 20 - 600 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 84 +/- 2dB (1W, 1m)
  • Resonance Frequency (Fs): 35 Hz
  • Top-mount depth: 5-5/8"
  • Mounting dimension: 11-1/8"
  • Recommend ported enclosure: 1.37 ft³
  • Recommend sealed enclosure: 0.84 ft³
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 3 Year Manufacturer's Warranty

TS Parameters

  • Rdc: 3.3 Ω
  • Fs: 35 Hz
  • Qts: 0.61
  • Qes: 0.65
  • Qms: 9.68
  • Vas: 38.7L
  • Mms: 191g
  • Lvc: 1.9mH
  • Xmax: 8.9mm
  • Bl: 14.7Tm

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

Priced Individually



Check out the Sony XS-GSW121 Owner's Manual

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
Sony XS-GS120L thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Sony XS-GSW121)

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 Sony XS-GSW121 Subwoofer

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 Sony XS-GSW121 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 Sony XS-GSW121 Subwoofers

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 Sony XS-GSW121 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
GS Series
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
2000 watts
RMS Power Handling
500 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
4 ohm
Frequency Response
20 - 600 Hz
Sensitivity
84 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
8.9 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Dark Gray
Woofer Composition
Mica Reinforced Cellular Glass-Fiber
Woofer Surround
Rubber
Subwoofer Grille
No
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Optimum Sealed Box Volume
.84 cubic feet
Optimum Ported Box Volume
1.37 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
5-5/8"
Cutout Diameter
11-1/8"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
T/S Parameters (Electromechanical)
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
35 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
38.7 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
.61
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
.65
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
9.68
What is in the box?
Paperwork
User manual
WITB: Subwoofers
Subwoofer
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
3 years
Labor Warranty Duration
3 years
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

XS-GSW121

Weight:

14.00lbs

Internal SKU:

xsgsw121

Internal Product ID:

75045

Product and How-to Videos


  • Sony GS Series Car Subwoofers | Product Overview
  • Car Subwoofer Size Buying Guide | What Size of Sub Should I Get?

Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
75%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.8
Value
4.8
Features
4.8
Design
4.8
Usability
4.8

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Great performance

Good price point and and works well in smaller boxes. If your just trying to get good bass out of your car system and don’t wanna break the bank or kill your trunk space entirely then I highly recommend it.

By Anonymous on June 3, 2019 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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Great Quality SUBS

Great Quality Subwoofers produce very deep punching bass and clean sound with premium look.

By Naeem on September 11, 2016

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This sub SLAMS!!!!!

3 year warranty, 600 watts RMS with 2000 peak....CEA compliant. What is not to love? I will be purchasing several more. Not because mine isn't loud, but because we have 7 vehicles. I wish they would make 15's in this series

By Poppa on August 9, 2020 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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