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The Rockford Fosgate M2 12" DVC 4Ω Color Optix™ sealed enclosure marine subwoofer is a 12" dual‑voice‑coil design built for marine audio. It pairs bass performance with Color Optix lighting and Element Ready construction. Units are sold individually.
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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"
- Re (Ohms)
- 6.5
- Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
- 2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable
- Qms
- 4.26
- Sd (cm2)
- 539
- Le (mH)
- 3.43
- Fs (Hz)
- 32
- Power Handling (Watts RMS)
- 400 Watts RMS 1,600 Watts PEAK
Key specs
Full specs- Size
- 12"
- Re (Ohms)
- 6.5
- Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
- 2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable
- Qms
- 4.26
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 Rockford Fosgate M2 12" DVC 4Ω Color Optix™ sealed enclosure marine subwoofer is a 12" dual‑voice‑coil design built for marine audio. It pairs bass performance with Color Optix lighting and Element Ready construction. Units are sold individually.
Best for
- Marine audio installations needing a compact sealed subwoofer
- Boaters who want marine‑grade components (water, salt, UV resistance)
- Systems where configurable lighting is desired via the Color Optix™ ecosystem
Key points
- 12" dual‑voice‑coil (DVC) 4‑ohm speaker in a sealed enclosure
- Color Optix™ lighting support — controller sold separately; controllable via RF Connect App
- Element Ready™ design for resistance to water, salt, and UV exposure
- True Marine Ecosystem with integrated Deutsch™ / Amphenol™ connectors for marine plug‑and‑play
- VersaSwitch™ for easy impedance change between 2 and 8 ohms
- IP67 certified and IPX6 water intrusion rated (per manufacturer tech list)
Fit and use
Sold individually. Designed to perform in small sealed enclosures when space is limited. Intended to pair with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ Controller and the RF Connect App using the integrated Deutsch/Amphenol connectors. Use the VersaSwitch™ to match system impedance requirements (2–8 ohms).
What to know
The Color Optix™ controller is sold separately. Grille options allow visual customization. Integrated Deutsch/Amphenol connections are provided for streamlined connectivity. IP ratings and Element Ready™ construction indicate suitability for marine environments but do not guarantee specific lifespans under all conditi…
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 M2D4-12S Color Optix™ 12” DVC 4-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 2 and 8 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
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| Size | 12" |
| Re (Ohms) | 6.5 |
| Nominal Impedance (Ohms) | 2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable |
| Qms | 4.26 |
| Sd (cm2) | 539 |
| Le (mH) | 3.43 |
| Fs (Hz) | 32 |
| 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 |
| Qes | 1.08 |
| Speaker Connector | 2-pin Deutsch™ and 1/8" Spade |
| SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) | 88 |
| Vas | 7 |
| Qts | 0.85 |
| Sealed Box Volume (Vb) | 0.75 (21 Liters) |
| Mounting Depth | 4.87" (123.8 mm) |
| Cutout Diameter | 11” (279.4 mm) |
| SPL (dB @ 2.8v) | 89 |
| Xmax (mm) | 15 |
| Woofer Displacement | 0.121 (3.43 Liters) |
| Shipping Weight | 10.64 Lbs. (4.83 Kg.) |
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