Illusion Audio Carbon Series 12" XL Subwoofer (C12 XL)

Illusion Audio Carbon C12 XL

12" component subwoofer with dual 2-ohm voice coils

Audio innovations

Illusion Audio's designers have been creating audiophile car speakers for decades and, with several CES Innovations Awards, the buzz about their impressive subwoofers is getting around. Using high-tech materials and manufacturing techniques, their subs are compact and lightweight without compromising their commitment to great sound. One look will tell you they're something special.

High-tech down low

Illusion Audio made their Carbon C12 XL 12" subwoofer to give you deep, rich, musical bass using advanced materials and construction techniques. The patented dual-gap motor design promotes long linear travel with low distortion, while extensive venting and big heat sink fins help keep this sub cool. Dual 2-ohm voice coils allow you to wire the speaker for 4-ohm or 1-ohm impedance, giving you options in case you want to reconfigure your system or add another subwoofer.

Best of both worlds

The woven carbon fiber cone is laminated with paper for the perfect balance of stiffness and warmth. The cone's rubber surround keeps the cone stable at high levels of excursion, and the cast aluminum basket provides the strength for the woofer to handle up to 600 watts RMS. The basket's black powdercoat finish combines with the carbon fiber cone for an appearance that's as impressive as the sound of the speaker.

Product highlights:

• 12" dual 2-ohm voice coil subwoofer
• woven carbon fiber/paper laminate cone with rubber surround
• cast aluminum basket
• power handling: 600 watts RMS (300 per coil)
• peak power rating: 1200 watts
• sensitivity: 87.4 dB
• top mount depth: 6 1/8"
• sealed box volume: 1 cu. ft.
• ported box volume: 1.5 cu. ft.
• warranty: 1 year
• 60-day returns
• MFR # C12 XL