Power Tuned Z412 ESP

The Power Tuned Z412 ESP from DD Audio is more than just a conventional 12" (30cm) subwoofer. This device represents the continuous innovations and improvements of the manufacturer since the release of the first generation of Z motors in 2005. With its revolutionary Z4 series, equipped with the world's strongest neodymium drive, the Power Tuned Z412 ESP sets new standards in the car audio industry. All its components are built to the highest quality standards in the USA, and you can rely on demanding thermal solutions and geometric improvements that allow for maximum displacement and system flexibility. The entire concept is complemented by optical accents and the use of the Evolution Subwoofer Package (ESP), which maximizes the performance of the subwoofer. Each Power Tuned Z412 ESP is also a unique piece and can be individually configured if desired.

Features

• 30cm (12") Subwoofer including DD Audio Merchandise Package!
• Load capacity (RMS): 6000 Watts
• Peak load capacity: 12000 Watts
• Spindle diameter 4" (100mm)
• Impedance options:
  • Double 1 Ohm
  • Double 2 Ohm
• Patented Neodymium Magnet System
• Lossless linear suspension
• Ribbed Foam Bead
• Magnet protection cap including grid before the pole core drilling
• Aluminium Die Casting Basket

In early 2005, the first generation of the Z-Motor was launched. It forever changed the way people thought about a high-performance subwoofer and pushed the boundaries of car audio to new extremes. Over the years, many versions of the Z-Motor have been produced, and this spirit of experimentation has driven DD to constant improvement and innovation.

The Z4 series features an impressive open neodymium motor with 18 lenses of quality class N48, making it equipped with an even more powerful motor, just like its little brothers from the Z3 series. The Z4 series has the strongest neodymium drive in the world! It doesn't get any better!

The steel engine parts from the USA are processed in DD Audio's hometown OKC, and all moving parts are manufactured in the USA from the best available materials and manufacturing methods.

The current Z's feature several constructive improvements over earlier models. DD was able to overcome the structural saturation values and increase the peak and total flow levels by allowing more energy to flow through our magnetic lens architecture via more efficient flow paths, a tighter alignment of the lenses, and converging flow lines.

The free-flow cooling system was improved by the installation of longitudinal pole valves to increase the airflow to the coil body. Then, DD increased the thermal mass and applied heat-absorbing coatings in the target areas to support long-term heat dissipation.

"In addition, DD has made geometric changes that allow for increased maximum deflection and a greater variety of system configurations."

The striking appearance of the Z is characterized by a black oxide layer combined with red anodized accents. The engines are also adorned with custom CNC-engraved designs, and each engine is engraved with its production number, making each part unique.

"You will notice that the standard TS parameters for the Z series are missing. This omission is intentional, as each Z is made to order, allowing for zillions of possible parameter sets, making a static set of specifications very prone to inaccuracies."

The subwoofers of the Z series are also equipped with the Evolution Subwoofer Package (ESP). The drivers equipped with ESP feature suspensions with a larger diameter and deeper frames than standard subwoofers, as well as exclusive surround and cone designs. ESP subwoofers are truly built to maximize performance in their respective size class.

The Z series comes standard with an oversized dust cap made of black composite material in drywall construction, a red logo, and a treated pulp membrane, but can optionally be equipped with a custom suspension configuration, alternative composite dust caps, composite membranes, powder-coated frames, and a variety of logo options to give your subwoofer a unique appearance and/or additional performance for a specific application.

Features of ESP Subwoofer:

• Carbon Fiber Blend Cone (CFB) - The CFB composition uses an effective carbon fiber-based cocktail to provide you with the highest strength-to-weight ratio in the industry.
• Vario-Density Extended Range of Motion Surround (V-ROM) - Offers ultimate linear control at high deflection while simultaneously enabling dynamically sounding bass reproduction. The control ribs are compressed to a lower density than the main surround body to allow for a stepless control system. The harder you control it, the more control you gain.
• Tuned Spider System (TSS) - Each suspension is tuned to specific performance characteristics, e.g. High Definition, Power Handling, X-Stiff Control.
• Super-Frame (SFrame) - Maximizes the spider diameter, the cone diameter, the suspension deflection, and thus acts as a secondary short-circuit ring and provides additional heat dissipation for better heat flow from the coil.