12-Inch Professional Woofers

The 12-inch woofer is the standard low-frequency driver for two-way PA tops, stage monitors, powered loudspeakers and large-format line-array elements. REDCATT offers 11 12-inch woofers and mid-woofers with AES ratings from 200 W to 800 W and sensitivity up to 100 dB, in neodymium (6) and ferrite (5) motor designs.

Models
11
Sizes
12"
AES power
200 – 800 W
Motor
Neo & ferrite

REDCATT 12-inch woofers

Twelve-inch drivers for tops and monitors emphasise sensitivity and midrange clarity; those for line arrays add shallow frames and controlled excursion. The full Thiele/Small set, frequency-response plot, datasheet, 2D drawing and STEP model are published for every model.

12-inch specifications at a glance

Key figures for every model in this category. AES power is the two-hour AES2-1984 rating; programme power is twice and peak four times that figure. Complete Thiele/Small data, drawings and CAD are on each product page.

Model Size Magnet Impedance AES power Sensitivity Fs Xmax Voice coil Diaphragm / cone Weight
121FIND
DR-12-012-4R-B2-C0001
12" Ferrite 4 Ω 250 W 96.4 dB 59 Hz 1.85 mm 50.8 mm Paper GF 4.6 kg
121FIND
DR-12-012-8R-B2-C0001
12" Ferrite 8 Ω 250 W 96.6 dB 63 Hz 3.75 mm 50.8 mm Paper GF 4.6 kg
121NPM
DR-12-016-8R-B2-C0001
12" Neodymium 8 Ω 450 W 100 dB 50 Hz 1.5 mm 76 mm Paper CF 4 kg
121XR
DR-12-017-8R-B2-C0001
12" Neodymium 8 Ω 500 W 95.8 dB 46 Hz 6.35 mm 63.5 mm Paper CF 5.1 kg
122NPW
DR-12-018-8R-B2-C0001
12" Neodymium 8 Ω 800 W 96.9 dB 35 Hz 5.75 mm 101.6 mm Paper CF 7.6 kg
123FPM
DR-12-020-4R-B2-C0001
12" Ferrite 4 Ω 300 W 97.8 dB 45 Hz 2.75 mm 63.5 mm Paper GF 5 kg
123NPM
DR-12-021-8R-B2-C0001
12" Neodymium 8 Ω 800 W 95.8 dB 58 Hz 5.25 mm 101.6 mm Paper GF 6.2 kg
125FPM
DR-12-026-8R-B2-C0001
12" Ferrite 8 Ω 300 W 100 dB 63 Hz 2.55 mm 76 mm Paper CF 7 kg
12NPM
DR-12-004-8R-B2-C0001
12" Neodymium 8 Ω 450 W 98 dB 49 Hz 4.05 mm 76 mm Paper GF 4.1 kg
12XR
DR-12-043-8R-B2-C0001
12" Neodymium 8 Ω 500 W 91 dB 35 Hz 9.2 mm 63.5 mm Paper CF 5.7 kg
Twiggy12
DR-12-047-4R-B2-C0001
12" Ferrite 4 Ω 200 W 84.2 dB 30 Hz 9.25 mm 76 mm GF Honey Comb 5.1 kg

How to choose 12-inch woofers

Sensitivity for tops and monitors

In a two-way 12-inch cabinet the woofer sets system sensitivity; compare the 1 W / 1 m figures first.

Line arrays

For a line-array element, look at frame depth and outer diameter in the table and on the STEP model to check the centre-to-centre spacing you need.

Low end without a sub

A stage monitor or portable speaker that works without a subwoofer wants higher Xmax and lower Fs; a top that crosses to a sub at 100 Hz can use a lighter, more sensitive cone.

Crossover to the HF

Twelve-inch woofers in two-way tops usually cross between 1.2 and 2 kHz to a 1-inch or 1.4-inch exit compression driver.

Typical applications

  • Two-way PA tops and powered loudspeakers
  • Stage monitors
  • Large-format line-array elements
  • Installed sound
  • OEM programmes

Engineering data for every model

Full Thiele/Small parameters, frequency-response and impedance plots, datasheet PDF, 2D drawing and 3D STEP model on each product page, and the same data as JSON from the product API.

Independently tested 12-inch woofers

1 of the 11 drivers on this page have been measured or reviewed by independent publications. Metadata and links only; REDCATT does not publish ratings it did not earn. See all coverage on the reviews page.

Voice Coil / AudioXpress, Mar 2026
Test Bench: The Twiggy 12 Shallow-Mount 12" Subwoofer from REDCATT
Product: Twiggy12 DR-12-047-4R-B2-C0001

Custom 12-inch woofers for OEM and ODM programmes

Every driver on this page can be adapted for an OEM programme at REDCATT's own factory in Dongguan: impedance, voice coil, cone or diaphragm, surround, motor and frame changes, or a new design built to a target specification. Standard catalog drivers have a minimum order quantity of 1 piece; custom and OEM MOQs are flexible, starting at 100 pieces, with quantity-tiered pricing; production lead time is 45 calendar days.

Tooling and NRE apply to custom developments that need dedicated tools. The range is wide: simple tools can cost as little as a few tens of dollars, while complex injection tools can exceed $50,000. NRE charges are refunded against placed production orders.

Quality and warranty

12-inch questions

How many 12-inch woofers does REDCATT make?

REDCATT lists 11 12-inch woofers and mid-woofers from 200 W to 800 W AES, in neodymium and ferrite versions, all on this page.

Which 12-inch driver suits a stage monitor?

Favour the models with high sensitivity and enough Xmax to work without a subwoofer; the product pages carry the frequency-response plot and a simulated enclosure recommendation.

What is the typical enclosure volume for a 12-inch woofer?

Typical vented two-way cabinets fall between 35 and 70 litres depending on Vas and Qts; use the published data in a simulator and confirm with samples.

Are custom 12-inch drivers available?

Yes, through the OEM/ODM process with an MOQ that is flexible, starting at 100 pieces, with quantity-tiered pricing.

More commercial and technical answers on the FAQ page.

Need help shortlisting 12-inch woofers?

Send the target specification or the cabinet and our engineers will propose a driver, with samples and measurement data.

Contact engineering