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Rockford Fosgate P1S412

Best box: 163.5 L bass reflex tuned to 18.3 Hz · F3 20.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (163.5 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 163.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 18.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 20.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 16.1 Hz / 13.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 15.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1145.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 105.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 152.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 32.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 32.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 24.7 Hz / 18.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 25.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.54
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.583
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.3
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 109.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 540.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 42.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 9.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Rockford Fosgate P1S412?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Rockford Fosgate P1S412 in a 163.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 18.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 20.7 Hz.

Can Rockford Fosgate P1S412 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 152.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 32.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Rockford Fosgate P1S412 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 15.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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