Rockford Fosgate M2D2-12SBM2 12" DVC 2Ω Color Optix™ Sealed Enclosure Marine Subwoofer - Black
Variants
12" dual-voice-coil sealed marine subwoofer with Color Optix™ lighting capability, Element Ready™ construction, and VersaSwitch impedance flexibility. Designed for marine use and sold individually.
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)
- 32
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
12" dual-voice-coil sealed marine subwoofer with Color Optix™ lighting capability, Element Ready™ construction, and VersaSwitch impedance flexibility. Designed for marine use and sold individually.
Best for
- Boat owners and marine audio enthusiasts who need a compact sealed subwoofer for limited space
- want customizable lighting (with the Color Optix™ controller and app)
- and require durable
- marine-rated hardware.
Key points
- 12" dual voice coil (DVC) subwoofer in a sealed enclosure
- Color Optix™ lighting system compatibility (controller sold separately) and RF Connect app support
- Element Ready™ build for resistance to water
- salt
- and UV
- VersaSwitch™ lets you change impedance between 1 and 4 ohms
Fit and use
Designed to perform in small sealed enclosures when space is limited. The integrated Deutsch/Amphenol connectors simplify connection to compatible marine systems. Use the VersaSwitch™ to select the impedance that matches your amplifier and wiring plan. Intended for marine audio installations where durable, element-resistant components are required.
What to know
Sold individually. The Color Optix™ lighting requires the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ controller (sold separately) and can be controlled via the RF Connect app. The subwoofer carries Element Ready™ ratings (IP67/IPX6 noted) and has been vibration tested; confirm amplifier and system compatibility with the subwoofer’…
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
More info
Manufacturer details
The M2D2-12SB Color Optix™ 12” DVC 2-Ohm sealed enclosure 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 designed to perform in small sealed designs when there is very little space for an enclosure.
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
| 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) | 32 |
| Re (Ohms) | 3.3 |
| Le (mH) | 3.43 |
| Sd (cm2) | 539 |
| Qms | 4.437 |
| Qes | 0.91 |
| Speaker Connector | 2-pin Deutsch™ and 1/8" Spade |
| Qts | 0.76 |
| Vas | 72 |
| SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) | 88 |
| SPL (dB @ 2.8v) | 89 |
| Xmax (mm) | 15 |
| Woofer Displacement | 0.121 (3.43 Liters) |
| Cutout Diameter | 11” (279.4 mm) |
| Mounting Depth | 4.87" (123.8 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | 10.64 Lbs. (4.83 Kg.) |
| Sealed Box Volume (Vb) | 0.75 (21 Liters) |
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