Proline X PO 12-S W ML12R sealed wedge, front baffle with gloss black insert and pre-wired leads, 25.55 by 15 inches.
Proline X PO 12-S W ML12R sealed wedge, side profile with recessed terminal cup, 12.28 inch base, 15 inches tall.

Performance Optimized · Datasheet

Performance Optimized Wedge Sealed 12" Enclosure Deaf Bonce Machete ML-12R · Single 12" Sealed enclosure

Net volume
1.09 cu ft
Max mounting depth
5.88 in available, 5.38 in required by the driver
Cutout
10.94 in
External dimensions
25.55 in W × 15 in at the seat face H × 12.28 in at the base D
Front baffle
1.5 in, double baffle
Buy at Audio IntensityFactory-direct, ships from Tullahoma
  • Best For: Deaf Bonce Machete ML-12R Trunk-Fit Builds
  • Net Volume: 1.09 cu ft (1.18 cu ft Gross)
  • Alignment: Qtc 0.707, fc 58.4 Hz, F3 58.4 Hz
  • Driver Match: Deaf Bonce Machete ML-12R (ML-12R D2)
  • Impedance: 4 ohm single coil
  • Construction: Rear-Firing Wedge | V-Groove/Dado | Double 1.5" Baffle | Threaded Inserts

Spec of record

Technical specifications

SpecificationValue
SeriesProline X Performance Optimized Wedge
Compatible DriverDeaf Bonce Machete ML-12R, quantity 1. Direct fit
ConfigurationSingle 12 inch, single chamber sealed wedge
Mounting PositionTrunk or cargo area, tall face against the rear seat back
Firing DirectionRearward into the trunk. Not a down fire design, no feet included
External Width25.55 in
External Height15 in at the seat face
External Depth12.28 in at the base, tapering to 6.82 in at the top
Internal Volume, Gross1.18 cu ft
Internal Volume, Net Acoustic1.09 cu ft
AlignmentQtc 0.707, fc 58.4 Hz, F3 58.4 Hz anechoic
Driver Cutout10.94 in
Driver Mounting Depth5.88 in available, 5.38 in required by the driver
Frame Outer Diameter12.44 in, bounded from the cutout (not published)
Driver Displacement (estimated)0.08 cu ft, not published by Deaf Bonce
Power Handling500 watts RMS
Impedance4 ohm single coil
Xmax12 mm one way
Sensitivity88 dB as published by Deaf Bonce
MaterialLangboard Elite MDF
ConstructionCNC cut, V-groove and dado joinery
Panel Thickness0.75 in
Front Baffle1.5 in, double baffle
Internal BracingInternal brace
Driver MountingThreaded inserts at every mounting location, stainless machine screws included
Terminal CupsOne Proline X ABS and carbon fiber composite, side mounted, pre wired 12 gauge OFC
DampingLight polyfill wall lining, does not alter acoustic volume
CarpetPlush black
Weight34.7 lb
Warranty1 Year Limited
Built InTullahoma, Tennessee

Modelled response

Performance in this enclosure

No performance graphs are published for this enclosure. Proline X does not draw these curves by hand. Every response, sensitivity and excursion graph on this site is modeled from the woofer maker’s own published Thiele/Small parameters, run against the exact net airspace of the cabinet you are buying, and we rely on the manufacturer to provide those figures. Deaf Bonce publishes the free-air resonance, total Q and compliance volume (Fs, Qts and Vas) for the Machete ML-12R, but not the electrical Q (Qes) or the effective cone area (Sd). The sensitivity and excursion curves cannot be computed without them, so rather than publish graphs built on guessed numbers, we publish none.

What this cabinet is built from

The airspace and the sealed alignment come from the parameters Deaf Bonce does publish: Fs, Qts and Vas. This enclosure gives the Machete ML-12R 1.09 cubic feet net; its system Q and half-power frequency are on the Specifications tab. If Deaf Bonce publishes the missing parameters, the graphs will be modeled and added here.

Driver parameters as published by deafbonce.com.

From the shop floor

Installer's take

1.09 cubic feet net. That is the Butterworth volume for the ML-12R D2 coil, computed from Deaf Bonce's published Fs, Qts and Vas. Deaf Bonce publish no sealed recommendation for the ML-12R (their manual recommends a bass-reflex box), so this alignment is ours, chosen for damping and transient control rather than peak output. Half power lands at 58.4 Hz anechoic, before any cabin gain.

Qtc lands at 0.707, maximally flat, the reference musical alignment, with system resonance at 58.4 Hz.

Deaf Bonce print no frame diameter for the ML-12R, so the recess is bounded at the 10.94 in cutout plus 1.5 in, the widest flange overhang across the Machete drawings, and cannot land undersize. Deaf Bonce do not publish driver displacement; the 0.08 cu ft carried here is an estimate for a 12 inch motor, and only the gross figure depends on it.

Measure the base depth. This cabinet is 12.28 inches deep at the trunk floor, 6.82 at the top, and 25.55 wide.

Before you order

Questions

Does the ML-12R come in more than one version?

No. Deaf Bonce sell the ML-12R as a single 4 ohm coil driver, and this cabinet is cut to its 10.94 in cutout and 5.38 in mounting depth.

Why 1.09 cubic feet net?

1.09 cubic feet net. That is the Butterworth volume for the ML-12R D2 coil, computed from Deaf Bonce's published Fs, Qts and Vas. Deaf Bonce publish no sealed recommendation for the ML-12R (their manual recommends a bass-reflex box), so this alignment is ours, chosen for damping and transient control rather than peak output. Qtc lands at 0.707, maximally flat, the reference musical alignment, with system resonance at 58.4 Hz. The box is 1.18 cu ft gross before the driver's displacement. Deaf Bonce do not publish driver displacement; the 0.08 cu ft carried here is an estimate for a 12 inch motor, and only the gross figure depends on it.

What amplifier power should I run, and what impedance?

Deaf Bonce rate the ML-12R at 500 watts RMS. The ML-12R is a single 4 ohm coil, so there is no wiring choice to make: one pair of leads to the cup, 4 ohms at the amplifier. Aim for roughly 350 to 500 watts at 4 ohms.

How does a wedge enclosure improve the sound in a trunk installation?

The angled seat-side face matches the roughly 20 degree lean of a factory rear seat, so the cabinet sits flat against it instead of leaving a wasted triangle. The vertical trunk-lid-side face carries the driver, firing rearward into the trunk cavity.

Why a rear-firing wedge instead of a plain box?

A rectangular box of this volume wastes the triangle of space a leaning rear seat creates, and firing into the trunk lid rather than at the seat back gives the cabin a smoother path to the passengers. The wedge takes the same air volume and puts it where the car actually has room.

What is the expected low-frequency extension?

Half power lands at 58.4 Hz anechoic, before any cabin gain. Qtc is 0.707. These figures exclude cabin gain, which in most vehicles adds real output below 40 Hz. Deaf Bonce publish the ML-12R's free-air resonance at 38 Hz.

Do I need to add polyfill or damping?

No. Polyfill is already installed as a light wall lining and the quantity is chosen so it does not change the acoustic volume. Do not add more.

Is the driver included?

No. This is an enclosure only. You receive the cabinet finished in plush black carpet, with threaded inserts at the driver position, stainless machine screws, one side-mounted pre-wired terminal cup and the polyfill lining already installed.

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