The Tide Audio DS12 is a 12-inch subwoofer designed for the bass section of your audio system. It combines a carbon cone, a 4-inch voice coil, and a die-cast aluminum basket with listed power handling of 3,000 watts RMS and 6,000 watts maximum.
The DS12 has a listed impedance of 1 ohm and a frequency range of 36 Hz–500 Hz. When planning your build, use these specifications to compare subwoofers and select an amplifier suited to your final wiring configuration and RMS power requirements.
Specifications
Model: Tide Audio DS12
Subwoofer size: 12 inches
Listed impedance: 1 ohm
RMS power handling: 3,000 watts
Maximum power handling: 6,000 watts
Frequency range: 36 Hz–500 Hz
Cone: carbon
Voice coil: 4 inches
Basket: die-cast aluminum
Listed sound level: 88 dB
Warranty: 90 days
Before installation, confirm enclosure requirements, mounting dimensions, and voice-coil wiring configuration. Match amplifier output to RMS power handling at the final wired impedance rather than using the maximum power rating.
