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class=\"df-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-hero\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProline X Performance Optimized Down Fire Wide 12\" Sealed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41 inch wide, 14 inch deep format. Cut for the NVX NSW12v3 (NSW122v3 or NSW124v3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"df-badge\"\u003eDown Fire Wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"df-badge\"\u003eV-Groove and Dado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"df-badge\"\u003e14\" Deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"df-badge\"\u003eWindowed U-Brace\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e1.634\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003ecu ft net\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e0.659\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003esystem Qtc, D2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e50.4 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003eF3 rolloff, D2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e8.4375 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003ecabinet height, excludes feet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Down Fire Wide Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown Fire Wide is the Performance Optimized answer to a space that is long rather than deep or tall. This cabinet runs \u003cstrong\u003e41 inches wide by 14 inches deep by 8.4375 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 inch shallower front to back than our standard 30 by 15 inch Down Fire platform, and 11 inches longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourteen inches is the practical minimum for a 12 inch driver: a 12 inch frame needs about 13 inches of baffle. The NSW12v3's 12.46 inch frame sits on the 14 inch deep baffle with about 0.77 inch of baffle outside the flange fore and aft. Because the airspace is spread along 41 inches instead of 30, the wide cabinet usually stands lower than the standard box, and it does here: \u003cstrong\u003e8.4375 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e against \u003cstrong\u003e10.26 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e for the standard 30 by 15 NSW12v3 cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the footprint fixed at 41 by 14, height is the free dimension, and it was solved to the airspace: \u003cstrong\u003e1.634 cubic feet net\u003c\/strong\u003e, against 1.63 in the standard box. The motor clears the top panel with 1.69 inches to spare, so clearance did not set the height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-highlight\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich one to choose.\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard 30 by 15 is the pick when length is limited. This one is the pick when height or depth is the limit and you have 41 inches of run: under or behind a rear bench, or along a cargo wall. Measure depth and height first; depth is usually the dimension that decides it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance, Performance Optimized, and Micro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProline X builds three tiers of Down Fire enclosure. The difference is not finish or materials, it is whether the cabinet was designed for a category or for a driver, and how much of the fitting work is already done for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-tier\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerformance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"on\"\u003ePerformance Optimized\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMicro Series\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"a\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal. Accepts any subwoofer that clears the published cutout and mounting depth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"on\"\u003eWoofer specific. Cut for one named subwoofer, with cutout, mounting depth, magnet clearance and displacement drawn in CAD from that driver.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoofer specific. Cut for one named subwoofer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"a\"\u003eFootprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSized to the driver diameter. 24.5 by 13.5 inches on the 10 inch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"on\"\u003eShared 30 by 15 inch platform on most builds. Down Fire Wide variants like this one run long and shallow for under seat fitment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact per driver footprint. 21.5 by 14.5 inches on the 10 inch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"a\"\u003eFront baffle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle, 3\/4 inch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"on\"\u003eDouble layer, outer layer machined as a flush recess. 1.5 inch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble, 1.5 inch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"a\"\u003eDriver mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid flange. You drill your own mounting holes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"on\"\u003e8\/32 threaded inserts, stainless machine screws included.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\/32 threaded inserts, stainless machine screws included.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"a\"\u003eJoinery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV-groove and dado, CNC cut.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"on\"\u003eV-groove and dado, CNC cut, windowed internal brace.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStack fab, dowel reinforced.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"a\"\u003ePublished alignment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModeled Qtc profiles across a range of drivers. No single response curve.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"on\"\u003eA real predicted Qtc and F3 for that exact driver, calculated from its own Thiele-Small parameters.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget alignment described in the listing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"a\"\u003eCarpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray standard, black optional.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"on\"\u003ePlush black.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlush black.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"a\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year limited.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"on\"\u003e1 year limited.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeet ship with every tier, uninstalled on purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount them where your floor wants them for a down fire install, or leave them off and run the cabinet front firing or up firing. The orientation is yours to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis page is a Performance Optimized enclosure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cutout, the mounting depth and the chamber volume all come from the NVX NSW12v3's own numbers. A Performance box fits your subwoofer. A Performance Optimized box was built for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt Around the NVX NSW12v3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe baffle is cut to \u003cstrong\u003e10.86 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, NVX's published cutout, under the 12.46 in frame, and the threaded inserts are pressed on NVX's published 11.73 in bolt circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NSW12v3 is NVX's 12 inch, rated 500 watts RMS, with 12.5 mm of excursion. It is 6 inches deep, which matters on a down fire, where the motor rises into the cabinet. Every figure comes from NVX's owner's manual and product pages for the NSW122v3 and NSW124v3, including the 0.08 cubic foot driver displacement and the bolt circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNet Volume, Not Gross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe build this cabinet at \u003cstrong\u003e1.634 cubic feet net\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1.723 gross, after the internal brace and NVX's published 0.08 cubic feet of displacement are accounted for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-highlight\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue net, not marketing net.\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal volume is calculated from the machined cavity dimensions and the driver's displacement, not estimated from external dimensions minus wall thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne cabinet serves both coils. NVX publishes a separate parameter set for each: the NSW122v3 (D2) at Fs 34.67 Hz, Qts 0.489 and Vas 37.7 liters, the NSW124v3 (D4) at Fs 36.92 Hz, Qts 0.56 and Vas 37.83 liters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-enc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-enc-head\"\u003ePredicted alignment, 1.634 cubic feet net\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"df-enc-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDriver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem Qtc\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFc\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eF3\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSW122v3, dual 2 ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQtc 0.659\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.7 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.4 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSW124v3, dual 4 ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQtc 0.755\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.8 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.8 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D2 sits a little below 0.707, well damped with a gentle rolloff. The D4 sits a little above it, with a touch more lift near the corner. Both are sensible sealed alignments; pick the coil your amplifier wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures are anechoic. Firing down into the floor, the sealed rolloff meets rising cabin gain below about 60 Hz, so in-car response extends below the published F3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDown Fire Wide Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut with V-groove and dado joinery on our ShopSabre routers from Langboard Elite 3\/4 inch MDF, a dense 48.5 lb\/ft³ board with a 200 psi internal bond and 410,000 psi MOE. Every panel joint is a machined interlocking groove that mechanically locks before adhesive is applied, which keeps the cabinet airtight under sustained pressure cycling. Corners are square on Down Fire cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet measures \u003cstrong\u003e41 inches wide by 14 inches deep by 8.4375 inches tall, measured in the down fire position\u003c\/strong\u003e, excluding the feet. The 1.75 inch standoffs ship with the enclosure but are not installed, so the installed height is \u003cstrong\u003e10.1875 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plan the space around that figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1.5 Inch Double Baffle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4 inch layers laminated to 1.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, the outer layer machined as a flush recess so the driver bolts to the inner layer, with threaded inserts pressed on NVX's published 11.73 in bolt circle and stainless machine screws included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRound Frame, 14 Inch Baffle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10.86 inch cutout sits centred on the 14 inch deep baffle, leaving about 0.77 inch of baffle outside the flange fore and aft. No rotation or special layout is needed for a round frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWindowed U-Brace\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA windowed U-brace dadoed into the shell stiffens the long 41 inch panels without walling off the airspace. Polyfill is installed as a light wall lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide-Mounted Terminal Cup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProline X ABS and carbon fiber composite cup with stainless hardware and copper ring terminals, pre-wired in \u003cstrong\u003e12 gauge OFC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Side mounted so it stays accessible with the baffle facing the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ENCLOSURE PERFORMANCE SLOT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower and Wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNVX rates the NSW12v3 at \u003cstrong\u003e500 watts RMS\u003c\/strong\u003e, so target 350 to 500 watts RMS at the final load. The NSW122v3 (D2) wires to 4 ohms with its coils in series or 1 ohm in parallel. The NSW124v3 (D4) wires to 8 ohms in series or 2 ohms in parallel. Many amplifiers are not stable at 1 ohm; series wiring is the safe default. Confirm the load against your amplifier's minimum stable impedance before powering the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNVX does not publish a position on down firing this driver, and this cabinet makes no claim on their behalf. The feet ship uninstalled, so front firing or up firing is a decision you can make at install time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring your own NSW12v3; the driver is purchased separately. The enclosure carries a 1 year limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"df-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCut for the Driver, Not the Catalog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe cut every Down Fire Wide cabinet to one driver's published cutout, mounting depth and airspace, then build it one at a time in Tullahoma, Tennessee. 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