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Black 12-inch car subwoofer with ribbed cone and vented steel basket

KENWOOD

KENWOOD eXcelon KFC-XW1221HP 12" 2-Ohm Car Subwoofer 500W RMS 2000W Peak

SKU CH-KKXV-43KJN

A 12-inch 2-ohm car subwoofer handling 500 watts RMS and 2,000 watts peak with a PP Dual Area Cone, Closed Yoke airflow cooling and Stress Controlled Spider for deep.

  • Product typeSubwoofer
  • 500 W RMS power handling for sustained bass impact
  • 2,000 W peak capacity handles dynamic transients
  • PP Dual Area Cone delivers deep, precise low-frequency response
  • Closed Yoke with Advanced Airflow Control improves thermal dissipation
  • Stress Controlled Spider enhances durability and linear cone movement

12-inch 2-ohm subwoofer for car audio

The KENWOOD eXcelon KFC-XW1221HP is a 12-inch 2-ohm car audio subwoofer built for high-performance bass reproduction. It handles 500 watts RMS and 2,000 watts peak power, making it suitable for custom systems that demand clean, impactful low-frequency output.

Suited for custom enclosures needing deep bass

This subwoofer fits builders who want accurate response down to 25 Hz with 81 dB sensitivity in a sealed or ported box. It is not for installations limited to shallow mounting depths or systems requiring a 4-ohm load for amplifier matching.

Standard 12-inch cut-out with heavy-duty basket

The steel basket and rubber surround allow straightforward mounting using typical 12-inch hardware. The 2-ohm impedance must match the amplifier wiring plan; incorrect series or parallel connections are the most common cause of underperformance or amplifier protection triggers.

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Price $135.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 268 comparable items (median $185.49).

Specifications

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Brand nameKENWOOD
Product typeSubwoofer

Questions about this item

What amplifier power rating matches the 500W RMS handling of this 12-inch 2-ohm subwoofer?

Choose an amplifier that delivers around 500 watts RMS at 2 ohms so the subwoofer receives clean power without clipping or overheating.

Can I keep my existing sealed enclosure rated for 25Hz–300Hz response with this driver?

Yes, the subwoofer’s 25Hz–300Hz frequency range works well in a properly sized sealed box tuned within that band.

How do I confirm the subwoofer is performing correctly after installation?

Play a 25Hz test tone and verify smooth cone travel, no mechanical noise, and output consistent with the 81 dB sensitivity rating.

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