For a first sub on a modest amp, look at the Rockford Fosgate R2D4-12 or the Kicker 50CWCD124. At the top are the Focal SUB 30 KXE and the Kicker L7X and L7XS, which need a big mono amp.
A component sub is the driver alone, so it needs a box and a mono amp. Match the sub's RMS power to the amp, wire the voice coils to a load the amp handles, and build or buy the box size the maker recommends. If you would rather skip the box, see our loaded subwoofer enclosure comparison.
Every sub here is on our listings. We install subs in our own bay at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A in Carson.
This table is built only from our own product listings. Where a listing does not state a spec, the cell says so instead of guessing.
Power is RMS as each maker rates or recommends it. Sensitivity is at 1 watt where the listing gives it, and a higher number plays a little louder on the same power.
12-inch component car subwoofers compared, from our product listings. "Not in our listing" means our product page does not state that spec, so ask us before you count on it.
| Model | Voice coils | Power (RMS) | Sensitivity | Mounting depth | Box per the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Fosgate R2D4-12 | Dual 4 ohm | 250 W | 89 dB | 5.067 in | Sealed or vented |
| Kicker 50CWCD124 | Dual 4 ohm | 150-300 W recommended | 87.1 dB | 5-3/4 in | 1.25-3.5 cu ft sealed or 1.75-2.25 cu ft vented |
| Kicker 52CVT124 | Single 4 ohm | 225-450 W | 87.1 dB | 4-3/8 in | 1-4.6 cu ft sealed or 1.75-2.25 cu ft vented |
| Kicker 46L7T124 | Dual 4 ohm | 600 W | 86.5 dB | 4-1/8 in | 0.55-1.25 cu ft sealed or 1.75-2.25 cu ft vented |
| Kicker 48CWR122 | Dual 2 ohm | 500 W | 86.9 dB | 5-3/4 in | 1.0-2.0 cu ft sealed or 1.75-2.25 cu ft vented |
| Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12 | Dual 4 ohm | 600 W | 85 dB | 6.66 in | Sealed or ported |
| Kicker 50CVX124 | Dual 4 ohm | 750 W | 87.1 dB | 6-11/16 in | 1-4.6 cu ft sealed or 1.75-2.25 cu ft vented |
| Kicker 44L7S122 | Dual 2 ohm | 750 W | Not in our listing | Not in our listing | Sealed or vented |
| Kicker 51CWQ122 | Dual 2 ohm | 500-1,000 W recommended | 85.4 dB | 7-1/8 in | 0.88-2.0 cu ft sealed or 1.75-3.25 cu ft vented |
| Focal SUB 30 KXE | Dual 4 ohm | 800 W | 86.5 dB | Not in our listing | Not in our listing |
| Kicker 49L7X122 | Dual 2 ohm | 1,000-2,000 W recommended | Not in our listing | 10-1/8 in | 3 cu ft vented, tuned to 31 Hz |
| Kicker 52L7XS122 | Dual 2 ohm | 1,500-3,000 W recommended | Not in our listing | 10-1/8 in | 3 cu ft vented, tuned to 31 Hz |
The Rockford Fosgate R2D4-12 is also 250 W RMS with the highest sensitivity in our table, 89 dB. The Kicker 50CWCD124 takes 150 to 300 W RMS on dual 4-ohm coils.
The Kicker 46L7T124 square sub needs 4-1/8 inches at 600 W RMS, and the Kicker 52CVT124 needs 4-3/8 inches at 225 to 450 W RMS.
Shallow subs go behind truck seats, under seats and in thin boxes where a standard sub will not fit. Measure the space, then text us a photo so we can confirm the box will fit.
The Kicker 48CWR122 handles 500 W RMS, and the Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12 handles 600 W RMS. The Kicker 50CVX124 and Kicker 44L7S122 square sub step up to 750 W RMS, and the Kicker 51CWQ122 takes 500 to 1,000 W RMS with 23 mm of one-way excursion.
Pair any of these with a mono amp from our mono subwoofer amplifier comparison.
Start with the space and the amp: pick a shallow sub if depth is tight, then match RMS power and impedance to the mono amp. Text us with your year, make and model and a photo of the trunk or cab, and we will tell you what fits.
Everything is bought and installed or picked up at the shop at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A in Carson, and you can ask about our Payment Plan. Stock moves, so call us to confirm the sub is on the floor before you drive over.
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A 10 fits smaller boxes than a 12. For a first sub on a modest amp, look at the Kicker 50CWCD104 or 52CVR104,. For more output, step up to the Kicker 50CVX104 or 44L7S104,.
Read itAn 8 fits where a 10 or 12 will not. For the thinnest installs, the Kicker 48CWRT8 mounts 2-11/16 inches deep and the 46L7T8 square sub 2-3/4 inches.
Read itThe box matters as much as the sub. The same woofer can sound tight and punchy in one enclosure and loud and boomy in another. Here is what each type does, and how we help people pick a size.
Read itThe Rockford Fosgate R2D4-12 and the Kicker 50CWCD124 are rated 150 to 300 W RMS, so they run on a modest mono amp.
We confirm the fit for your cab.
Dual voice coils give more wiring options, so one or two subs can be wired to a load your amp handles. A single coil is simpler. Match the final load to your mono amp.
Yes. A component sub needs a box, and each listing gives the size it recommends. For a ready-made box with the sub installed, see our loaded subwoofer enclosure comparison.
Yes. We install subs, boxes and amps in our bay at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A in Carson. Call or text first to set up a time.
