DS18 IXS12.4D 12″ Shallow-Mount Subwoofer, Dual 4-Ohm
Shallow 12-inch dual 4-ohm sub rated 800 watts RMS
$249.95
Overview
The DS18 IXS12.4D is a 12-inch shallow-mount subwoofer for vehicles where a full-depth woofer will not fit. It is rated 800 watts RMS and 1,600 watts max, with dual 4-ohm voice coils that give you more wiring options for matching your amplifier. Mounting depth is 4.33 inches, and DS18 recommends a sealed enclosure of at least 1 cubic foot. Plan for an enclosure and an amplifier, both sold separately.
Product details
Shallow 12-inch bass
The IXS series is DS18’s shallow-mount line, built for cab-back walls, under-seat boxes, and other tight spaces. The IXS12.4D needs 4.33 inches of mounting depth and a 10.79-inch front-mount cutout, with a 12.6-inch overall diameter. DS18 lists a 20 Hz to 600 Hz frequency response and recommends a low-pass crossover at 80 Hz.
Power and wiring
Power handling is 800 watts RMS and 1,600 watts max. The dual 4-ohm voice coils (4+4 ohms) can be wired in series or parallel, so one woofer can present a different final load to your amplifier. Confirm that your amplifier is stable at the load you choose before you connect it. Sensitivity is listed at 85 dB (1 W/1 m).
Motor and cone
A 2.5-inch voice coil is wound with copper on an aluminum former. The cone is paper with a fiberglass dust cap and a stitched rubber surround, carried on an aluminum basket with a corrugated black finish. The ferrite magnet weighs 62 oz. Woofer displacement is 0.93 L.
Enclosure planning
DS18 recommends a sealed enclosure with a minimum internal volume of 1 cubic foot (28 L), with a listed sealed-box F3 of 40 Hz. Account for the 0.93 L woofer displacement when you calculate net volume, and check the mounting depth against the space behind the baffle.
Key features
- 12-inch shallow-mount subwoofer with 4.33-inch mounting depth
- 800 watts RMS and 1,600 watts max power handling
- Dual 4-ohm voice coils (4+4 ohms) for flexible wiring
- 2.5-inch copper voice coil on an aluminum former
- Paper cone, fiberglass dust cap, and stitched rubber surround
- Aluminum basket with a 62 oz ferrite magnet
- 20 Hz to 600 Hz response; 80 Hz low-pass crossover recommended
Specifications
| Weight | 16.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.5 × 13.25 × 6.5 in |
| Size | 12 inch |
| Brand | DS18 |
| Model | IXS12.4D |
| SKU | IXS124D |
| UPC | 810005184281 |
| Product type | Shallow-mount subwoofer |
| Nominal diameter | 12" (304.8 mm) |
| Voice coil configuration | Dual 4-ohm (4+4 ohms) |
| RMS power handling | 800 W |
| Max power handling | 1,600 W |
| Sensitivity (1 W/1 m) | 85 dB |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz to 600 Hz |
| Recommended low-pass crossover | 80 Hz |
| Voice coil diameter | 2.5" (63.5 mm) |
| Voice coil former | Aluminum |
| Winding material | Copper |
| Cone material | Paper |
| Dust cap | Fiberglass |
| Surround | Stitched rubber |
| Basket | Aluminum, corrugated black finish |
| Magnet | Ferrite, 62 oz |
| Displacement volume | 0.93 L (0.033 cu. ft.) |
| Vas | 37.3 L (1.31 cu. ft.) |
| Qts | 0.71 |
| Recommended sealed volume (minimum) | 1 cu. ft. (28 L) |
| Overall diameter | 12.6" (320 mm) |
| Front-mount cutout | 10.79" (274 mm) |
| Mounting depth | 4.33" (110 mm) |
Important notes
- Enclosure, amplifier, and wiring are sold separately.
- Check that your amplifier is stable at the final load created by your voice coil wiring.
- Confirm 4.33-inch mounting depth and the 10.79-inch cutout before building or buying a box.
- DS18 recommends a sealed enclosure of at least 1 cubic foot (28 L) internal volume.




