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BOSS Audio Systems CX122 Chaos Exxtreme Series 12 Inch Car Subwoofer - 1400 Watts Max, Single 4 Ohm Voice Coil, Hook Up to Amp
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Brand | BOSS Audio Systems |
Model Name | CX122 |
Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
Recommended Uses For Product | Volume |
Subwoofer Diameter | 12 Inches |
About this item
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 12.3 x 5.3 inches, Impedance: 4 ohms
- Mounting Depth: 5.4 inches, Mounting Hole: 11.1 inches
- Item Weight: 9.8 Lbs., Free Air Resonance: 28 Hz
- Sensitivity: 82 dB @ 1 Watt/1 Meter, Polypropylene Cone, Stamped Basket, Foam Surround, 2-inch Voice Coil
- BOSS Audio Systems provides a powerful 3-year platinum online dealer warranty so long as the purchase is made through Amazon.com. We strongly encourage professional installation of this product to ensure proper and safe functionality
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12" / 31 cm
Product Description
Subwoofers
1400 Watt 12 Inch Car Subwoofer - Single 4 Ohm Voice Coil, Box Ready
CX122
Break Your Subwoofer In. Much like the engine of a new automobile, a new subwoofer must go through a short but important process of “break-in” before it is run under harsh conditions. The “break-in” process will ensure the subwoofer is able to perform as it has been designed to. This process involves subjecting the subwoofer to no more than low-to-medium volume levels for a number of hours in the enclosure. 3-4 hours is generally sufficient for the subwoofer’s suspension to loosen enough to prevent the voice coil(s) from overheating and causing failure. The break-in period is also effective in extending subwoofer life. Over-driving the woofer before it has been properly broken-in will usually result in premature failure and poor performance.
- • One 12" Woofer with SINGLE 4 ohm Voice Coil
- • 1400 Watts MAX 700 Watts RMS Power Handling
- • 82dB Sensitivity, 28 Hz Resonant Frequency
- • Custom Tooled High Efficiency Injection Cone and Foam Surround
- • Works in 1.2 CuFt Sealed enclosure
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Poly Injection ConePolypropylene is a resilient and durable manufactured material. It allows for maximum flexibility that produces great sounding speakers. |
Copper Voice CoilThe longer coil windings of a copper voice coil cover more turns of wire in the magnet gap at high excursion. The denser anatomy of copper translates in having to expend less power to reach higher efficiency. |
Stamped BaskedStamped baskets have better Resonant Frequencies. This means that the frame is able to absorb and transfer much of the energy produced by the speaker. It is more durable and harder to damage or break, good corrosion resistance, high thermal/electrical conductivity and retains strength at high temperatures |
Foam SurroundFoam is a great material for surrounds in speakers and subwoofers. It is in general more flexible than rubber, providing a slightly higher efficiency. This also translates to better excursion. (How far the cone of a speaker linearly travels from its resting position). It generally lasts anywhere from 8 to 15 years under the right conditions of usage |
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Sound quality | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
Easy to install | 4.5 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | — |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.8 | — |
Quality of material | 3.9 | 4.2 | — | — | 4.1 | 4.4 |
For beginners | 4.1 | 5.0 | — | — | 4.4 | — |
Sold By | Speece, Inc. | Amazing Dealzzz | EmaticDirect (WE TRACK SERIAL #s) | Spreetail | Speece, Inc. | HiFi-Soundconnection |
speaker size | 12 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | 10 inches | 12 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
speaker type | Subwoofer | Subwoofer, Surround Sound | Subwoofer | Subwoofer, Woofer | Subwoofer | Subwoofer |
mounting type | Car Mount | Car Mount | Car Mount | Car Mount | Car Mount | Tabletop |
weight | 9.8 pounds | 14.42 pounds | — | 0 pounds | 7 pounds | 11.55 pounds |
control method | voice | voice | — | voice | remote | — |
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Product Dimensions | 12.3 x 12.3 x 5.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.8 pounds |
ASIN | B0032FOKDS |
Item model number | CX122 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #126,959 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #665 in Car Component Subwoofers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 7, 2010 |
Manufacturer | BOSS Audio Systems |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 1400 Watts |
Item Weight | 9.8 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, performance, and hardness of the subwoofer. For example, they mention it's well built, produces some nice clean low frequencies, and it does a great job. Some appreciate the ease of installation, and fit. That said, some complain about the durability.
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Customers like the quality of the speakers. For example, they say the quality compared to price is outstanding, the sub for the money sounds amazing, and it's well built. Some mention that the speakers are cheap and have held up well.
"...This sub for the money sounds amazing. I am pushing about 250 Watts RMS to it and running it crossed at 80HZ and below. The bass is amazing...." Read more
"...The sub I got [12 inch 1000w] Is an amazing value for what it is. That's one of the issues though, it's not what it claims to be...." Read more
"...to mess around in my room with and these are honestly really good especially for the price i highly recommend these for beginners that wanna get..." Read more
"I purchased these subs to add a little Bass to my truck at an affordable price. As usually, too good to be true...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that the sound is fantastic, surprising at the range and amount of low bass that it makes, and that the subwoofer produces some nice clean low frequencies while backed up by the 1100w amp. The polypropaline cones pack a punch at low frequencies, and the sub holds its own when compared to some. Overall, customers are happy with the purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The bass is amazing. I may not have been looking for a nightclub in the car but I got it if I want it. Hard hitting, no distortion and crisp...." Read more
"...Still going through a modest break in period and it sounded great from the start - with about 25 hours of play time on it now it is sounding better..." Read more
"...It's great, and it sounds great too! No distortion or anything like that. Just crisp clear sound.That's not even the best part though!..." Read more
"Deep bass, replaced my 2002 Bose sub with the boss 10 inch sub and it’s a big difference!" Read more
Customers like the performance of the subwoofer. They mention that it does perform really well, is impressive for the price, and is very good to use. Some say that it drives the speaker perfect and that it's incredible.
"...It is a budget subwoofer, however, it does perform really well. I do not plan to give it more than 150 to 250 watts for my needs...." Read more
"...It's great, and it sounds great too! No distortion or anything like that. Just crisp clear sound.That's not even the best part though!..." Read more
"work great only down side is dose not come with any screws to attach to enclosure or any wire to attach to enclosure" Read more
"...it not working as intended it is a serviceable product and works well for the application I intended." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the hardness of the speakers. They mention that it hits super hard, has a good range, and packs a punch. The subwoofer is solid for the price and takes a beating without giving out. It still kicks and holds up just fine.
"...Hard hitting, no distortion and crisp. I am not sure how it is this inexpensive but it is...." Read more
"Came just how it looked the quality if amazing and hit hard I love it" Read more
"...This little sub in that tube really digs down pretty low and holds its composure very well...." Read more
"...But it still kicks hard and hits very well for the size and price. I would still recommend if they send you a good unit...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the speakers very simple, with little to no hassle. They say the wiring was easy enough, and connecting the subwoofer was fairly easy. Some mention that the sub sounds great and is easy to install into a small space. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of installation.
"...It was easy to install and I like the look of the sub. It was not something I liked until I saw it in person...." Read more
"...The wiring was easy enough, I didn't bother with crimpons or solder, I twisted the wires on and used heatshrink where needed...." Read more
"It’s good for my Surround system" Read more
"...The factory stereo (JBL) is a great system all by its self. And it drives this speaker perfect. No amp or anything like that needed...." Read more
Customers like the fit of the speakers. For example, they say it fits right in, but you'll need to drill holes in the bracket. Some mention the size is just right, and the speaker is tight and deep. That said, most are happy with the fit and sound quality of the product.
"Had to add my own screws but it fit like a glove and sounds great! No Amp needed!" Read more
"...they can handle more power than what I’m giving them but they feel very comfortable where there at already...." Read more
"...But it fits great, just a bit of elbow grease to get it in there...." Read more
"...A slick and perfect fit in the pass through section between passenger compartment and trunk...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the speakers. Some mention that it thumps hard, while others say that it has developed a rattling sound.
"...This sub (when powered at 110 watts RMS) is powerful enough to vibrate my whole car and shake the rear view mirror around like crazy...." Read more
"...and especially running two of these at 2 ohms, they are killer causing everything to rattle in my car...." Read more
"...They definitely shake my extended cab truck pretty well...." Read more
"...It sounded like it would vibrate out of the car. Of course. So I bought this and put it in...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the speakers. They mention that it blew within two months, randomly decided to blow, and blew in like 2 minutes of playing. Some say that the subwoofer was poorly constructed and melted the insides. Overall, most are disappointed with the quality and durability of this product.
"...They were just starting to sound good and then they blew, both within a day or two of each other...." Read more
"...a decent product for the price, however unfortunately mine blew after 6 weeks of use...." Read more
"Has potential but unfortunately when I received mine it was blown. It was separated at the cone and rattled really bad with the bass...." Read more
"...I really regret buying this speaker. 30 days doesn't seem sufficient. Oh well at least i have a big magnet now." Read more
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After I built a custom 1.2 cu ft sealed enclosure (that was interesting due to all the angles since I wanted it to sit flat in the hatch pointing up at the glass to spread the sound but my CNC made light work of it) and hooked it up I was shocked! This sub for the money sounds amazing. I am pushing about 250 Watts RMS to it and running it crossed at 80HZ and below. The bass is amazing. I may not have been looking for a nightclub in the car but I got it if I want it. Hard hitting, no distortion and crisp. I am not sure how it is this inexpensive but it is. It even has really nice clamp terminals and very good build quality. They are on point with QC as far as I can tell.
If you hook this up and it sounds bad I would wager it has to be something you are doing. Make sure you have the recommended enclosure size and use a dampening material such as poly fill. This model wants a sealed enclosure. I have doubt in it handling 1400 watts but in a reasonable system it will add a serious amount of full and crisp punchy bass. I can feel it at both low and high volume. It appears in the car audio world everyone exaggerates the numbers though. Reasonably it would most likely handle 1/3 of 1400 (400 to 500 watts RMS max).
Other than the exaggerated wattage (which almost all manufacturers do) it is a great sub. Will it pass the test for a self-proclaimed audiophile? Probably not (but little does), but it will be adequate for 99% of people who are like me in wanting a good sounding system on a budget. And my RTA tests do not disagree with me. It is truly an amazing budget sub.
In conclusion this speaker is everything I had hoped and more. I could not be happier. Some more expensive models may sound arguably better (although in those low frequencies most humans are not able to perceive the difference) but for the money this is hands down a great investment. I am adding one to my wife's SUV next!!!
It is a budget subwoofer, however, it does perform really well. I do not plan to give it more than 150 to 250 watts for my needs. It was easy to install and I like the look of the sub. It was not something I liked until I saw it in person. I purchased it anyway as I knew that I would not be able to see it where I had planned to put it. It fires down to concrete and site in the corner of the garage.
I am using it instead of a traditional home theater style self powered subwoofer. I was able to build a box that fit my needs and enjoy the project while saving money as well. I included some pics to add to the already well reviewed product. Still going through a modest break in period and it sounded great from the start - with about 25 hours of play time on it now it is sounding better all the time.
I would not hesitate to buy again. I knocked it one star for the trim ring. Mine was cracked with only very mild torque on the screw. It happened more than once. I was not over driving them in and I was not using a power hammer either. I just like them snug for a sealed box and the trim ring could be a bit more robust. For some fun I removed the stickers from the magnet and dressed up my box with them.
Good luck with your projects!
john
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019
It is a budget subwoofer, however, it does perform really well. I do not plan to give it more than 150 to 250 watts for my needs. It was easy to install and I like the look of the sub. It was not something I liked until I saw it in person. I purchased it anyway as I knew that I would not be able to see it where I had planned to put it. It fires down to concrete and site in the corner of the garage.
I am using it instead of a traditional home theater style self powered subwoofer. I was able to build a box that fit my needs and enjoy the project while saving money as well. I included some pics to add to the already well reviewed product. Still going through a modest break in period and it sounded great from the start - with about 25 hours of play time on it now it is sounding better all the time.
I would not hesitate to buy again. I knocked it one star for the trim ring. Mine was cracked with only very mild torque on the screw. It happened more than once. I was not over driving them in and I was not using a power hammer either. I just like them snug for a sealed box and the trim ring could be a bit more robust. For some fun I removed the stickers from the magnet and dressed up my box with them.
Good luck with your projects!
john
The sub I got [12 inch 1000w] Is an amazing value for what it is. That's one of the issues though, it's not what it claims to be.
This sub is rated at 1000 watts MAX but that's not really that stat you want to focus on. The stat you want to focus on is the RMS power, which is the power that is constantly provided to the subwoofer at all times. This sub is rated at 500 watts RMS on their website, but in reality it can probably only take 150 MAX before you risk breaking the thing.
This is a problem because people buy it thinking it's gonna be an actual 500w RMS BEAST of a sub when in reality it's not even close, and they supply it with 500 watts RMS and it ends up blowing up. And for that, I can only give it a 4 star review.
But... It's still and incredible value, even though it's not what it claims to be. This sub (when powered at 110 watts RMS) is powerful enough to vibrate my whole car and shake the rear view mirror around like crazy. It won't rattle the mirror OFF of the car or anything like that, but come on, what more do you need? It's the PERFECT sound level. Just quiet enough so the people around your car don't get annoyed by the loudness, while still being loud enough to THUMP the inside of your car. It's great, and it sounds great too! No distortion or anything like that. Just crisp clear sound.
That's not even the best part though! The best part, is that you can get a 3 year warrenty, for just 3$! If you're worried about it breaking because of how cheap it is, there's no need to worry!
You can pick up this and a boss 1100w amp and get three year warranties on BOTH of them for like $80ish.
This thing made me a true believer in cheap audio. I got this sub, a Boss Riot r1100M amp, an amp install kit from Install-Gear and I even built my own box with MDF wood from Lowe's and it all cost me less than $140... If you paid for bigger name brand stuff, $140 would have only gotten you the amp....
If you just want to add a nice bump to your system and don't want to spend much money. THIS IS IT. I am truly impressed.
(Listen to the attached video with headphones to really hear the bass. Listening on just your phone speakers or even cheap earbuds won't do it justice)
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Lo compre para ayudar a mis monitores polk audio en casa,, mande a hacer un cajón como lo recomienda el fabricante y los bajos son muy claros. Los materiales son de buena calidad.
Si lo recomiendo
Reviewed in Mexico on February 6, 2024
Lo compre para ayudar a mis monitores polk audio en casa,, mande a hacer un cajón como lo recomienda el fabricante y los bajos son muy claros. Los materiales son de buena calidad.
Si lo recomiendo
I blew my mtx 400 watt sub with my Kenwood 600 watt amp. This new bad boy bumps way more with no gain at all! Can't wait to turn it up a notch 😉
Update: turned up gain on amp 15% max after a day of break in. Otherwise distorts. Lots of Bass! Extremely satisfied!
Reviewed in Canada on March 18, 2021