DD Audio 512e-D2
The all new DD Audio 500 Series “e” revision brings 3-inch voice coils and 120 oz magnet motors to the 10, 12 and 15-inch models. The 512e-D2 is the 12-inch dual 2-ohm version: an extra 12 mm of top plate and longer coil windings result in a 50% increase of Xmax, and power handling rises to 700 watts RMS.
Key Features
- 3″ High-Temp Voice Coil: Dual 2-ohm coil on a 120 oz magnet motor with extended pole piece
- 50% More Xmax: Extra 12 mm of top plate and longer coil windings deliver 18 mm Xmax
- Dual Layer Spider System: Heavier dual layering with integrated tinsel leads
- Fiberglass Loaded Non-Pressed Cone: Treated paper cone with taller, thicker double stitched EROM surround
- DD Logo Basket: New basket design with embossed DDesign magnet boot
- 700 W RMS Power Handling: 2100 W peak for serious daily bass
Technical Specifications
- Size: 12″ (30 cm)
- Voice Coil: 3″ (76 mm), dual 2-ohm (2 x 2 Ohm)
- Power Handling: 700 W RMS, 2100 W Peak
- Fs: 33 Hz
- Qts: 0.64
- Qes / Qms: 0.73 / 4.88
- BL: 25 Tm
- Vas: 30.16 L
- Xmax: 18 mm
- Xmech: 30 mm
- Mounting Diameter: 279.9 mm (11.02″)
- Mounting Depth: 165.1 mm (6.5″)
- Frame OD: 308.0 mm (12.125″)
- Magnet Weight: 120 oz (3.4 kg)
- Displacement: 2.3 L (0.08 cu.ft.)
- Recommended Ported Enclosure: 50-78 L (1.75-2.75 cu.ft.)
- Weight: 8.6 kg (19 lbs)
The 512e-D2 is the sweet spot of the DD line-up – big-sub features and real DD output at a daily-driver price.
