Shop Speaker Kits & Finished Speakers
DIY Subwoofer Kit | Sealed SDX12 with 1000 Watt Plate Amp
Build a compact, high-performance subwoofer without having to piece together the components yourself. This kit combines our CSS SDX12 12" XBL² subwoofer driver with a 1000-watt plate amplifier and a properly sized sealed enclosure to deliver deep, clean bass with excellent transient response and very high output capability.
In its natural sealed alignment, the SDX12 reaches an F3 of approximately 41 Hz. While that may not look exceptionally deep on paper, the SDX12 has the excursion capability and motor strength to take advantage of electronic equalization. Using the amplifier's built-in parametric EQ (PEQ), the system can be extended significantly deeper while maintaining the benefits of a compact sealed enclosure.
For a target response extending to approximately 21 Hz F3, set the PEQ to:
- Frequency: 24 Hz
- Gain: +6 dB
- Q: 1.0
With these settings, the sealed SDX12 transforms into a genuinely full-range subwoofer capable of reaching into the lowest octave of music and movie content, while retaining the controlled, well-damped character that makes sealed subwoofers so appealing.
The included 1000-watt plate amplifier provides plenty of power for the SDX12 and gives you the flexibility to fine-tune the subwoofer to your room and system using its onboard DSP and PEQ controls.
Everything You Need in One Kit
We've put together everything you need to build a world-class sealed subwoofer in one package. There's no need to source a compatible amplifier, calculate the enclosure, or track down the small parts separately. The driver, amplifier, cabinet components, and necessary hardware are all matched to work together as a complete system.
Once assembled, you get a subwoofer that combines:
- The low distortion and high excursion capability of the CSS SDX12
- 1000 watts of amplification
- A compact and easy-to-build sealed enclosure
- Built-in PEQ for deep-bass extension and room integration
- Approximately 21 Hz F3 with the recommended EQ settings
- The ability to further adjust the response to suit your room and listening preferences
If you're looking for the performance of a serious high-end subwoofer but want the value and satisfaction that comes from building it yourself, the Sealed SDX12 kit gives you everything needed to do it.
Dimensions: 14" x 14" x 20"
Weight: 97 lbs assembled
