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Rockford Fosgate M2D4-12SBM2 12" DVC 4Ω Color Optix™ Sealed Enclosure Marine Subwoofer – Black

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12” dual‑voice‑coil (DVC) 4‑ohm sealed marine subwoofer in a purpose‑built Element Ready design. Integrates Color Optix™ lighting control, Deutsch/Amphenol plug‑and‑play connectors, and a VersaSwitch™ for easy impedance selection.

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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"
Qes
1.08
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable
Qts
0.85
Qms
4.26
Sd (cm2)
539
Le (mH)
3.43
Re (Ohms)
6.5

Key specs

Full specs
Size
12"
Qes
1.08
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable
Qts
0.85

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 (DVC) 4‑ohm sealed marine subwoofer in a purpose‑built Element Ready design. Integrates Color Optix™ lighting control, Deutsch/Amphenol plug‑and‑play connectors, and a VersaSwitch™ for easy impedance selection.

Best for

  • Boat owners who need compact, sealed subwoofer performance with integrated lighting options
  • Marine audio systems requiring plug‑and‑play connectivity and corrosion‑resistant components
  • Installations with limited enclosure space where a sealed design is preferred

Key points

  • 12" DVC 4Ω sealed enclosure subwoofer—sold individually
  • Color Optix™ compatible: lighting controlled via Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ controller and RF Connect app (controller/app sold separately)
  • Element Ready™ construction for resistance to water, salt, and UV exposure
  • True Marine Ecosystem with integrated Deutsch™ / Amphenol™ connections for marine‑grade plug‑and‑play
  • VersaSwitch™ allows switching impedance for 2Ω to 8Ω system compatibility
  • IP67 certification and IPX6 water intrusion rating; Klippel verified; ISO60068‑2‑64 vibration tested

Fit and use

Designed for marine use in sealed enclosures and compact installations. Pairs with external marine amplifiers and accessories; integrates with the Color Optix™ controller and RF Connect app for lighting control. Sold individually (one subwoofer per unit).

What to know

Color Optix™ controller and RF Connect app are sold separately. The subwoofer is supplied as a single unit—verify quantity needed for your system. Use the VersaSwitch™ to set impedance before final wiring. Grille inserts are available for different looks; confirm grille choice separately.

Resources

Product details and resources: Product page - https://rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/m2d4-12sb/ · RF Connect app (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rf-connect/id1445769139 · RF Connect app (Android) - https://p…

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
More info

Manufacturer details

The M2D4-12SB 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

Color Optix™ Control

Adjust your own bright, wide, and limitless lighting experience with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™

VAST Surround - Marine

VAST Surround - Marine

Rockford Fosgate's proprietary surround technique, VAST, provides up to a 25% increase in the speakers effective

VERSA Switch

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

True Marine Ecosystem

Dual Integrated Deutsch™ and Amphenol™ connections provide industry leading marine plug-and-play connectivity and

Element Ready™ | Subwoofers

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

ISO60068-2-64 Vibration testing standards ensure the product is durable and can withstand vibrations found on

Klippel Verified

Klippel Verified

To adorn the ‘Verified with Klippel’ mark, the qualifying company’s loudspeaker engineering personnel must be

IPX6 Water Intrusion Rated

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 Testing

ASTM G154 500Hr Accelerated UV testing

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Specs

Specifications

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Size12"
Qes1.08
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)2-Ohm or 8-Ohm Switchable
Qts0.85
Qms4.26
Sd (cm2)539
Le (mH)3.43
Re (Ohms)6.5
Fs (Hz)32
Frequency Response (Hz)20 Hz - 750 Hz
Magnet Weight (oz)61.09 oz. (1.7 Kg)
Voice Coil Diameter1.95" (49.53 mm)
Xmax (mm)15
SPL (dB @ 2.8v)89
Vas7
Voice Coil TypeDual Voice Coil
Power Handling (Watts RMS)400 Watts RMS 1,600 Watts PEAK
Woofer Displacement0.121 (3.43 Liters)
SPL (dB @ 1w/1m)88
Speaker Connector2-pin Deutsch™ and 1/8" Spade
Cutout Diameter11” (279.4 mm)
Mounting Depth4.87" (123.8 mm)
Shipping Weight10.64 Lbs. (4.83 Kg.)
Sealed Box Volume (Vb)0.75 (21 Liters)
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