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PRV Audio 12W1600 12" Professional Woofer 8 Ohm

PRV AudioPart # 294-2990
Model: 12W1600

The PRV Audio 12W1600 is a 12" low-frequency midbass woofer designed for powerful bass in compact vented enclosures. It emphasizes high-excursion capability and thermal management to support deep, accurate output.

Key Features

  • 4" split copper wire voice coil on fiberglass former for high temperature tolerance
  • Ventilated voice coil gap to reduce power compression under heavy use
  • 10.5 mm Xmax (≈ 36 mm peak-to-peak excursion) for deep movement before distortion
  • 1600 W continuous program power rating for high output
  • Rigid cast-aluminum frame with side forced cooling to help keep the voice coil cool
  • Shallow mounting depth of 5.51" suitable for tighter or customized enclosure designs
  • Weather-resistant paper cone reinforced with glass fiber for durability
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Overview

PRV Audio 12W1600 12" Professional Woofer 8 Ohm

PRV Audio 12W1600 12" Professional Woofer 8 Ohm

The 12W1600 woofer features a 4″ split copper wire voice coil wound on a fiberglass former using proprietary high-temperature adhesives. Its optimized ceramic ferrite magnet assembly provides excellent low-frequency dynamics with very low distortion. 

This professional low-frequency driver is ideal for compact vented enclosures, delivering powerful and deep bass performance.

  • 4″ split copper voice coil on fiberglass former for high-temperature performance, 8 ohms 
  • Ventilated voice coil gap minimizes power compression 
  • 10.5 mm Xmax with 36 mm peak-to-peak excursion before damage 
  • 1600 watts continuous program power rating for high acoustic output 
  • High BL factor and Xmax deliver powerful low-frequency performance 
  • Weather-resistant paper cone and dust cap

Engineered to deliver massive bass output, the 12W1600 12″ woofer performs exceptionally well in small vented or sealed cabinets. Its shallow 5.51″ mounting depth and high EBP make it a great choice for compact folded horn enclosures. 

The rigid cast aluminum frame is specially designed with side-forced cooling openings that direct airflow across the voice coil, enabling it to handle up to 1600 watts RMS with ease. Spring-loaded push terminals allow quick installation while providing a secure and reliable speaker wire connection.

To withstand the demands of professional sound applications, we designed a 4″ split copper voice coil wound inside and outside on a fiberglass former, featuring a generous 27.5 mm winding length for increased Xmax and reduced distortion.

The cone is made from thick paper for a natural response and reinforced with glass fiber, featuring a ribbed design for added structural strength.

A double heavy spider and triple roll treated cloth surround support the cone, both engineered for high-excursion performance to withstand short bursts of excessive power without damage.

Specifications

  • Nominal Diameter: 12″ (305 mm) 
  • Nominal impedance: 8 Ohm 
  • Nominal Power Handling: 800 Watts 
  • Continuous Program Power (RMS): 1600 Watts 
  • Max Peak Power: 3200 Watts 
  • Sensitivity 2.83V at 1m: 94 dB 
  • Recommended Hi Pass Crossover**: 60 Hz**
     **For Full Power Handling **12db Per Octave Crossover 
  • Frequency Response: 55 – 2,500 Hz 
  • Voice Coil Diameter: 4″ (100 mm) 
  • Voice Coil Wire: Copper 
  • Voice Coil Winding Depth: 27.0 mm 
  • Former Material: Glass Fiber 
  • Magnetic Gap Depth: 12.0 mm 
  • Frame Material: Die Cast Aluminum
  • Overall Diameter: 12.40” (315 mm) 
  • Front Mount Baffle Cutout: 11.16” (283.4 mm) 
  • Mounting Depth: 5.51” ( 140 mm) 
  • Overall Depth: 6.04” (153.5 mm) 
  • Net Weight: 24.22 lbs. (11.0 kg)

    • *Nominal power handling is defined as the maximum RMS power that the speaker can handle in a 2-hour test with a pink noise with 6dB of crest factor and a bandpass filter with 12db/oct tuned in its usable frequency range.
    **Continuous Program Power (RMS) is the maximum power that the speaker can handle considering a regular musical program using our recommended filters, this power can be used to define the optimum amplifier power to provide a clean signal without clipping or saturation.
    ***Max Peak Power is the maximum power operation for the speaker, this power is allowed just for a few fractions of a second, usually found just on the peaks of the music. Keeping this power for a little longer timer will damage the speaker.

Product Details

BrandPRV Audio
Model12W1600
Part Number294-2990
UPC602938022033
Unit of MeasureEach
Weight26.15

Product Specifications

Nominal Diameter12"
Power Handling (RMS)800 Watts
Power Handling (MAX)1600 Watts
Impedance8Ω
Frequency Response55 to 2,500Hz
Sensitivity94dB 2.83V/1m
Voice Coil Diameter4"

Thiele-Small Parameters

Resonant Frequency (Fs)51.2Hz
DC Resistance (Re)5.1Ω
Voice Coil Inductance (Le)1.26mH
Mechanical Q (Qms)14.98
Electromagnetic Q (Qes)0.4
Total Q (Qts)0.39
Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas)1.66ft³
Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms)0.095mm/N
BL Product (BL)20.35T·m
Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms)101.16g
Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax)10.5mm
Surface Area of Cone (Sd)594cm²

Materials of Construction

Cone MaterialPaper
Surround MaterialCloth
Voice Coil Wire MaterialCopper
Voice Coil FormerFiberglass
Basket / Frame MaterialCast Aluminum
Magnet MaterialFerrite

Mounting Information

Overall Outside Diameter12.4"
Baffle Cutout Diameter11.16"
Depth5.51"
# Mounting Holes8

Parts Express Staff Recommended Enclosure Volume

Sealed Volume1ft³
Sealed F3105.8Hz
Vented Volume1.5ft³
Vented F352.6Hz

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