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American Bass Elite 12" (ELITE-1244)

2400W Peak (1200W RMS) 12" Elite Series Dual 4-ohm Subwoofer

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• Peak Power: 2400 watts
• RMS Power: 1200 watts
• Impedance: Dual 4 ohm
• Fiber added Non-Pressed Paper Cone
• High Roll Foam Surround with silver stitching
• Mount depth: 6.77"
• Sensitivity: 85.4 dB

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American Bass ELITE-1244

Looking to get the power of an XFL subwoofer without breaking the bank? You’re in luck! American Bass Elite Series subs pack a mighty punch and are close in performance to the XFL - except these bad boys don't come with a hefty price tag. Packing a whopping 150oz stacked magnet for maximum efficiency, plus a fiber-added non-pressed cone and hi-roll high-density foam surround with double stitching, you can ensure your sound is always pumping. American Bass doesn't mess around - each subwoofer has a 3” hi-temp 4-layer voice coil on an aluminum bobbin for up to 2400 Watts of peak power handling. Don't suffer through dull, flat music any longer - get an American Bass Elite Series subwoofer and feel like royalty with audio perfection.


Product Details:

  • 12" Dual 4 ohm Elite Series Subwoofer
  • Recommended amp: American Bass VFLCOMP-2.5K (sold separately)
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 2400 watts
    • RMS: 1200 watts
  • Fiber added Non-Pressed Paper Cone
  • High Roll Foam Surround with silver stitching
  • Heavy durable stamped basket with black powder finish
  • Double black poly-cotton spiders with mirror-image layout
  • Double thick tinsel stitched on spider
  • 1 tech deep bumped T-yoke for maximum excursion
  • Chrome finish push terminals
  • Custom tooled rubber gasket construction
  • Rubber magnet boot to protect motor
  • 3" High Temperature Aluminum 4-Layer Voice coil
  • 14 mm Xmax
  • 150 oz. Double Stacked magnet motor structure
  • Resonance Frequency (Fs): 33.052 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 85.4 dB
  • Recommended ported box volume: 2.5 cubic feet
  • Top-mount depth: 6.77"
  • Cutout diameter: 10.94"
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

  • Priced Individually

PDF IconAmerican Bass E1244 owner’s manual

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 American Bass Elite 12" (ELITE-1244) Subwoofer

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2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 American Bass Elite 12" (ELITE-1244) Subwoofers

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Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp

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4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 American Bass Elite 12" (ELITE-1244) Subwoofers

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4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 American Bass Elite 12" (ELITE-1244) Subwoofers

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
Elite Series
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
2400 watts
RMS Power Handling
1200 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
4 ohm
Voice Coil Material
Aluminum
Voice Coil Diameter
3"
Sensitivity
85.4 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
14 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Non-Pressed Paper
Woofer Surround
High Roll Foam
Magnet Structure
Double Stacked
Magnet weight
150 oz.
Subwoofer Grille
No
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Optimum Ported Box Volume
2.5 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
6.77"
Cutout Diameter
10.94"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
T/S Parameters (Electromechanical)
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
33.052 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
34.04 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
0.517
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
0.577
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
4.92
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:

ELITE-1244

Weight:

29.00lbs

Internal SKU:

e1244

Internal Product ID:

203530

Customer Ratings & Reviews


American Bass Elite 12

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Value
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Features
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Design
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Usability
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My 1st pair

I just purchased a pair of Elites. There's a lot a videos on YouTube about these sub and they seem to be amazing, so when I get them wired up I'll be the 1st person to write a review. I'm gonna pair them with a NVX VAD 2700.1. It's should be pretty interesting ????.

By Raymond on August 8, 2024 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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By Liam on May 3, 2025 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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Amazing Speaker!!

I ordered the American Bass 12 Elite!! This site not only had 1 in stock, they also had the Best price I could find!! Shipping was On Point & the product I received was brand new & in Perfect Condition!! This speaker is literally Incredible!! Best budget speaker ever!! I’m currently running 3 of these now..

By MJ on April 10, 2025 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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By Angel on October 22, 2024 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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It's a very good quality subwoofer really good value

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