{"product_id":"performance-optimized-wedge-sealed-12-enclosure-deaf-bonce-machete-ml-12s","title":"Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 12\" Enclosure | Deaf Bonce Machete ML-12S","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"po-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.po-wrap{font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.8;color:#1e293b;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;background:#fff}\n.po-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f172a 0%,#8b5a2b 100%);padding:60px 40px;text-align:center;color:#fff}\n.po-hero .po-title{font-size:2.6em;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;margin:0 0 10px 0;color:#fff}\n.po-hero .po-subtitle{font-size:1.2em;font-weight:300;opacity:.9;margin:0 0 30px 0}\n.po-badges{display:flex;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:20px}\n.po-badge{background:rgba(184,115,51,.2);border:1px solid #b87333;color:#d99058;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:20px;font-size:.9em;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.5px}\n.po-section{padding:50px 40px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;background:#fff}\n.po-section:nth-child(even){background:#fef3e7}\n.po-section h2{color:#8b5a2b;font-size:2em;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 20px 0;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:3px solid #b87333}\n.po-section h3{color:#0f172a;font-size:1.4em;font-weight:600;margin:30px 0 15px 0}\n.po-section p{font-size:1.05em;color:#334155;margin-bottom:18px}\n.po-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px;margin:30px 0}\n.po-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-top:4px solid #b87333;padding:25px;border-radius:4px}\n.po-card h4{color:#8b5a2b;font-size:1.15em;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 12px 0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px}\n.po-card p{font-size:.98em;color:#475569;margin:0}\n.po-highlight{background:#fef3e7;border-left:4px solid #b87333;padding:25px 30px;margin:30px 0;border-radius:4px}\n.po-highlight p{color:#1e293b;margin:0;font-size:1.05em}\n.po-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f172a 0%,#8b5a2b 100%);padding:60px 40px;text-align:center;color:#fff}\n.po-cta h2{font-size:2.2em;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 20px 0;color:#fff;border:none;padding:0}\n.po-cta p{font-size:1.15em;opacity:.92;max-width:800px;margin:0 auto 20px auto;color:#fff}\n@media (max-width:768px){.po-hero{padding:40px 20px}.po-hero .po-title{font-size:1.8em}.po-section{padding:30px 20px}.po-section h2{font-size:1.6em}.po-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.po-cta{padding:40px 20px}.po-cta h2{font-size:1.6em}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"po-title\"\u003ePerformance Optimized Wedge | Deaf Bonce Machete ML-12S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"po-subtitle\"\u003e12\" Sealed Wedge Enclosure | Rear-Firing Trunk-Load Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"po-badge\"\u003e1.08 ft3 Net\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"po-badge\"\u003e1.17 ft3 Gross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"po-badge\"\u003eQtc 0.707\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"po-badge\"\u003eSingle Chamber Wedge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"po-badge\"\u003e26.51\" x 15\" x 6.50\/11.96\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"po-badge\"\u003eBuilt in Tennessee\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Deaf Bonce Machete ML-12S in a Sealed Wedge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeaf Bonce's ML-12S: a 1.75 in voice coil on a ferrite motor and a steel frame, rated 300 W RMS, in one 4 ohm version. The alignment below is computed from Deaf Bonce's published Thiele-Small parameters, carried per coil version because Deaf Bonce publish them that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-highlight\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.08 cubic feet net. That is the Butterworth volume for the ML-12S D2 coil, computed from Deaf Bonce's published Fs, Qts and Vas. Deaf Bonce publish no sealed recommendation for the ML-12S (their manual recommends a bass-reflex box), so this alignment is ours, chosen for damping and transient control rather than peak output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrunk-Load Wedge Design Explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe driver mounts on the vertical trunk-lid-side face and fires rearward into the trunk cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeat-Side Face Matches Seat Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngled face matches the roughly 20 degree factory seat lean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrunk-Lid-Side Face Fires the Woofer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical baffle, cone firing rearward into the trunk cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrunk Cavity Loading\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trunk acts as an acoustic extension for a smoother presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePreserves Trunk Cargo Space\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wedge tucks against the seat back and the space in front stays usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineered for the Deaf Bonce Machete ML-12S\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQtc lands at 0.707, maximally flat, the reference musical alignment, with system resonance at 54.9 Hz. Half power lands at 54.9 Hz anechoic, before any cabin gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlignment Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQtc 0.707 · fc 54.9 Hz · F3 54.9 Hz anechoic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical baffle CNC cut to 10.94 in. Mounting depth available is 5.56 in against the 5.06 in the ML-12S requires. Deaf Bonce print no frame diameter for the ML-12S, so the recess is bounded at the 10.94 in cutout plus 1.5 in, the widest flange overhang across the Machete drawings, and cannot land undersize. Threaded inserts pressed into the baffle backside at every mounting location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Series Construction, Driver-Specific Tuning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLangboard Elite MDF\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium 3\/4 in MDF throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eV-Groove and Dado Joinery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCNC cut V-grooves at every panel intersection, sides and brace seated in dados.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDouble-Layer 1.5\" Front Baffle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo bonded 3\/4 in MDF sheets at the driver face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePre-Wired Terminal Cup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProline X ABS and carbon fiber composite, 12 gauge OFC pre-wired to the driver position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring the Deaf Bonce Machete ML-12S to Your Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ML-12S is a single 4 ohm coil, so there is no wiring choice to make: one pair of leads to the cup, 4 ohms at the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower handling is 300 watts RMS. Aim for roughly 210 to 300 watts at 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt in Tennessee, Backed by Audio Intensity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut and assembled in Tullahoma, Tennessee on our own CNC equipment. Finished in plush black carpet. 1 year limited warranty. Enclosure only, the driver is purchased separately. Call or text 931-563-5151.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"po-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDeaf Bonce Machete ML-12S: Built to a Butterworth Alignment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.08 cubic feet net at Qtc 0.707, F3 54.9 Hz, cut direct fit and built to order in Tennessee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proline X","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44843808882777,"sku":"PO 12-S W ML12S BB","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None","offer_id":44843808981081,"sku":"PO 12-S W ML12S B","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1389\/files\/proline-x-micro-series-dual-15-sealed-enclosure-built-for-resonix-gus-15subwoofer-enclosuresproline-x-9360178_e44eaec4-e3b2-4fd5-b594-1b581f54b34d.jpg?v=1788635077","url":"https:\/\/audiointensity.com\/products\/performance-optimized-wedge-sealed-12-enclosure-deaf-bonce-machete-ml-12s","provider":"Audio Intensity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}