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Polk Audio DB1240DVC (FREE Upgrade to 2017 Model)

360W 12" db Series Dual 4 ohm Marine Certified Car Subwoofer

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• 720W Peak
• 360W RMS
• Dual 4 ohm
• Polypropylene Cone
• Santoprene Surround
• Fire-retardant flat NOMEX Spider
• Dual Voice Coil

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Product Highlights


• 720W Peak
• 360W RMS
• Dual 4 ohm
• Polypropylene Cone
• Santoprene Surround
• Fire-retardant flat NOMEX Spider
• Dual Voice Coil

Description


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Polk Audio DB1240DVC

The db models have been styled with “tuner” automotive enthusiasts in mind—from the wheel style grilles to the textured driver cones, db says “hot car.” But Polk's db series offers much more than great styling. The full force of Polk Audio’s award-winning engineering went into developing high performance to match the cosmetics. All of the components in the db Series benefit from Polk’s Dynamic Balance technology that stems from a joint research project between Johns Hopkins University's Center for Non Destructive Evaluation and Polk Audio.

The new db Series has been built tough to withstand the rigors of exposure to the sun, water and salt to earn Marine Certified status. db Series speakers are perfect for use in boats of all types.

General Features

  • 12" Polk Audio db Series Marine Certified Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 720 watts
    • RMS: 360 watts
  • Recommended power range: 150 - 360 watts RMS
  • Impedance: Dual 4 ohm
  • Polypropylene cone
  • Santoprene surround
  • Fire-retardant flat NOMEX Spider
  • Double venting of the 4-layer Kapton Voice Coil Former, Cone/Coil Coupler and Pole Piece
  • 2" Kapton dual voice coil
  • Frequency response: 27-200 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 88 dB
  • db Series Subwoofer Grill Available
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty

Product history:

Polk Audio DB 1242 DVC thumbnail
(newest, current model)
Polk Audio DB1240DVC thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Polk Audio DB 1242 DVC (DB1242DVC))
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(previous model, replaced by Polk Audio DB1240DVC (FREE Upgrade to 2017 Model))

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 Polk Audio DB1240DVC (FREE Upgrade to 2017 Model) Subwoofer

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 Polk Audio DB1240DVC (FREE Upgrade to 2017 Model) Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 Polk Audio DB1240DVC (FREE Upgrade to 2017 Model) Subwoofers

Mono Amp

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 Polk Audio DB1240DVC (FREE Upgrade to 2017 Model) Subwoofers

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2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
DBA Series
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
720 watts
RMS Power Handling
360 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
4 ohm
Frequency Response
27 - 200 Hz
Sensitivity
88 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
9 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Polypropylene
Woofer Surround
Santoprene Rubber
Subwoofer Grille
No
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
6"
Cutout Diameter
11"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

DB1240DVC

Weight:

14.00lbs

Internal SKU:

db1240dvc

Internal Product ID:

14921

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
71%
4 star
25%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.5
Value
4.6
Features
4.2
Design
4.5
Usability
4.6

Customer Reviews

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Polk rocks

Polk speakers are great. Love the sound and quality.

By S on November 12, 2010

77 found this helpful


Fisherman blues

Sometimes when the fishing is slow the speakers need to blow. The Polk sub woofer gives you an edge when over eager boats getting too close. I am sure if you are listening you can hear me from the boat landing sending low frequency vibes down to my finned friends in the underworld.

By Buzz on March 5, 2012

77 found this helpful


Bangin!

Let's cut to the point, buy this sub. I have two of them hooked up to a Hifonics 1000.1d amp at 1 ohm in a Fierce Audio dual 12" vented box, and they are very impressive. They don't boom, they knock. Very clean, but very loud. Highly recommend them!

By Promo on December 26, 2011

74 found this helpful


5 out or 5

I got a pair of these a few months ago and they have been incredible. The bass is tight and loud. I have them in a sealed .9 cu foot enclosure that I made myself hooked up to a Rockford Fosgate T500-1bd at 1 ohm. The gains are set at 30-40% and they rattle my car if I crank the volume pass 10 (max is 63) I love these as they have the precision of 10" and can bump like 12". I would definitely recommend them but be sure to add sound deadening and upgrade the door speakers so you get a full sound experience.

By A.J. on October 12, 2010

72 found this helpful


Very good for budget subwoofers!

I just hooked these up yesterday to a 2500 watt Boss amp (I have it wired at 4 ohms which is only about 760 RMS) and boy, do these things sound pretty good! I put them in a sealed box divided, with .088 sg ft on each side (recommended air space). I doubt you'll win any competitions, but if you are looking for budget woofers that hit hard and sound good for the money, then these are the ones for you. All of my friends are very impressed, especially after I tell them what I paid for them, lol. My car is a hatchback, and you can hear these thumping from several blocks away. Great job Polk Audio on this model.

By djdonee on June 27, 2012

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Unbelievable

I was a bit leery going in to this sub as i have always ran Pioneer and I am blown away by the power and output this thing produces. The one fall back is the wire hook ups on the sub

By josh on February 19, 2011

71 found this helpful


BOOM!

I built a bandpass box for the 1st time. Polk has specs online which made it easy.

By david on September 9, 2010

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If your on a budget get em!!!

I had two of these in a ported box with a Hifonics Brutus 1200 watt amp and I was setting off car alarms all day! good buy..

By DrummaBoi on April 13, 2011

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awesome price for a great product

This sub pounds. In the trunk of a car even though marine rated, it certainly does punch out some bass!

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By Jeff on December 25, 2012

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