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The M2D2-12IB is a 12" dual-voice-coil (DVC) 2‑ohm marine subwoofer optimized for infinite-baffle installations. It includes Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ lighting integration and is built to marine-grade Element Ready™ standards.
Buyer confidence
88%Highlights
- 2-Year Warranty
- 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
- VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%
- Klippel Verified certification program delivers the best possible loudspeakers
Key specs
Full specs- Size
- 12"
- Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
- 1-Ohm or 4-Ohm Switchable
- Power Handling (Watts RMS)
- 400 Watts RMS 1,600 Watts PEAK
- Voice Coil Type
- Dual Voice Coil
- Voice Coil Diameter
- 1.95" (49.53 mm)
- Magnet Weight (oz)
- 61.09 oz. (1.7 Kg)
- Frequency Response (Hz)
- 20 Hz - 750 Hz
- Fs (Hz)
- 38
Key specs
Full specs- Size
- 12"
- Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
- 1-Ohm or 4-Ohm Switchable
- Power Handling (Watts RMS)
- 400 Watts RMS 1,600 Watts PEAK
- Voice Coil Type
- Dual Voice Coil
Highlights
Overview- 2-Year Warranty
- 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
- VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%
Overview
The M2D2-12IB is a 12" dual-voice-coil (DVC) 2‑ohm marine subwoofer optimized for infinite-baffle installations. It includes Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ lighting integration and is built to marine-grade Element Ready™ standards.
Best for
- Boats and other marine craft needing deep bass without a sealed enclosure
- Builders who want integrated RGB lighting control via Color Optix™
- Installations requiring rugged, marine-rated components
Key points
- 12" driver, dual voice coil (DVC) 2‑ohm configuration
- Optimized for infinite-baffle mounting (no sealed enclosure required)
- Color Optix™ lighting-ready; pairs with Color Optix™ controller and RF Connect app (controller sold separately)
- Element Ready™ design with IP67 certification for marine durability
- VersaSwitch™ for easy impedance selection between configurations
- Multiple grille options allow a customized appearance
Fit and use
Designed specifically for infinite-baffle installations; a mounting baffle is required to isolate the front and rear waves and prevent cancellation. Use the VersaSwitch™ to select impedance as needed for your amplifier setup. The speaker is sold individually and the Color Optix™ controller is a separate purchase.
What to know
This subwoofer is built for the marine environment and carries Element Ready™ and IP67-rated protection. It is lighting-capable when used with Rockford Fosgate’s Color Optix™ controller and RF Connect app (controller/app sold separately). A proper mounting baffle is required for infinite-baffle installs. Sold individu…
Highlights
Key features
- 2-Year Warranty
- 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
- VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%
- Klippel Verified certification program delivers the best possible loudspeakers
- Element Ready™ design protects lighting from exposure
- Bright, wide-angle LEDs provide rich, reliable illumination
- IPX6 Water Intrusion Rated
- Gold plated marine grade brass terminals provide a corrosion resistant connection
- Deutsch DT connectors incorporate front/rear silicone seals to protect against environmental ingress
- Provides superb low and midrange frequency reproduction with smooth high frequency roll-off
- Industry’s first molded in-frame connectors for simple connectivity in addition to conventional spade terminals
- Integrated Deutsch™/Amphenol™ connectors make wiring connections simple and error proof
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Manufacturer details
The M2D2-12IB Color Optix™ 12” DVC 2-Ohm infinite baffle subwoofers deliver loud, clear, accurate bass, and light the way for your journey! Sold individually (1 each).
Color Optix™: Adjust your own bright, wide, and limitless lighting experience with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ plug-and-play controller (sold separately) and App.
Element Ready™: Purpose Built for the Marine Environment, Rockford’s Element Ready™ products are built to stand up to Water, Salt, and UV rays, making sure your subwoofers stand the test of time.
Grille Customization: Multiple grille options provides a customized look by using either the stainless-steel grille or the “sport” grille inserts, allowing you to dial in your personalized-on water experience.
True Marine Ecosystem: Integrated Deutsch™ / Amphenol™ connections provide industry leading marine plug-and-play connectivity and flexible install options.
Color Optix™: Requires PMX-RGB controller and RF Connect™ App
Color Optix™ Speakers | Launch
Color Optix™ Speakers | Overview
Color Optix™ Controller | Overview
Additional details
The M2 series of Element Ready™ subwoofers are designed to pair with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ Controller and RF Connect App through its Deutsch™ and Amphenol™ connectors integrated into the basket. This combined with their IP67 certification make these speakers Element Ready™ and truly purpose built for marine applications. To compliment the plug and play connectivity and streamline installation, M2 subwoofers are equipped with a VersaSwitch™ to make changing impedance between 1 and 4 ohms as easy as flipping a switch. This subwoofer is optimized for Infinite Baffle installations, where an enclosure is not required. A mounting baffle is required to isolate any interaction between the front and rear wavelengths to prevent cancellation.
Technologies
Color Optix™ Control
Adjust your own bright, wide, and limitless lighting experience with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™
VAST Surround - Marine
Rockford Fosgate's proprietary surround technique, VAST, provides up to a 25% increase in the speakers effective
VERSA Switch
Allows you to easily configure a 2Ω Dual Voice Coil subwoofer into 1Ω / 4Ω or a 4Ω DVC sub into 2Ω / 8Ω with the
True Marine Ecosystem
Dual Integrated Deutsch™ and Amphenol™ connections provide industry leading marine plug-and-play connectivity and
Element Ready™ | Subwoofers
All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion &
ISO60068-2-64 Vibration Testing
ISO60068-2-64 Vibration testing standards ensure the product is durable and can withstand vibrations found on
Klippel Verified
To adorn the ‘Verified with Klippel’ mark, the qualifying company’s loudspeaker engineering personnel must be
IPX6 Water Intrusion Rated
A device with a level 6 water resistance rating can survive strong water jets projected by a 12.5mm nozzle at any
ASTM G154 Testing
ASTM G154 500Hr Accelerated UV testing
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Specs
Specifications
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| Size | 12" |
| Nominal Impedance (Ohms) | 1-Ohm or 4-Ohm Switchable |
| Power Handling (Watts RMS) | 400 Watts RMS 1,600 Watts PEAK |
| Voice Coil Type | Dual Voice Coil |
| Voice Coil Diameter | 1.95" (49.53 mm) |
| Magnet Weight (oz) | 61.09 oz. (1.7 Kg) |
| Frequency Response (Hz) | 20 Hz - 750 Hz |
| Fs (Hz) | 38 |
| Re (Ohms) | 3.3 |
| Le (mH) | 3.43 |
| Sd (cm2) | 539 |
| Qms | 4.7 |
| Qes | 1.04 |
| Qts | 0.85 |
| Vas | 64 |
| SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) | 88 |
| SPL (dB @ 2.8v) | 90 |
| Xmax (mm) | 15 |
| Woofer Displacement | 0.121 (3.43 Liters) |
| Speaker Connector | 2-pin Deutsch™ and 1/8" Spade |
| Cutout Diameter | 11” (279.4 mm) |
| Mounting Depth | 5.13" (130.4 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | 14.26 Lbs. (6.47 Kg) |
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