Name: Kenwood KFC-W3016PS
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: 113W3016PS
Price: 159.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

OVERVIEW

Written by Crutchfield's Bob B.

Powerful, reliable bass

Kenwood puts decades of experience into building their Performance Series subs, so you can have powerful, reliable bass in your vehicle. Check out the KFC-W3016PS 12" sub — you get a heavy-duty polypropylene cone reinforced by a tough rubber surround that accommodates the extra-long cone excursion. And this sub handles up to 400 watts RMS, so you can rock out out with plenty of thunder.

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Powerful, reliable bass

The Square Array Pattern reinforces the cone so that it won't warp during heavy bass production. A dual ventilation system pulls heated air out of the motor structure through the back and the sides of the sub, so the inner works stay cooler during those long, loud jams. Put this Kenwood in a suitable enclosure, power it with a nice amp, and get ready to party.

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Highlights:

12" 4-ohm subwoofer
textured polypropylene cone with rubber surround
power handling: 50-400 watts RMS
peak power handling: 2000 watts
frequency response: 27-300 Hz
sensitivity: 82 db
top mount depth: 5-3/16"
sealed box volume: 1.25 cubic feet
ported box volume: 2.0 cubic feet
grille not included
warranty: 1 year
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MFR # KFC-W3016PS

What's in the box:

Kenwood KFC-W3016PS owner's manual

One 12" SVC Woofer
Eight 1-3/8" Self-tapping screws
Adhesive backed foam gasket
Cardboard template
Instruction manual (English/ French/ Spanish/ Portuguese)
Warranty information
Specifications listed on box top flap

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DETAILS

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Features & specs


Size	12 -inch
Impedance	4 ohms
Cone Material	Polypropylene
Surround Material	Rubber
Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet)	1.25
Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet)	2
Port diameter (inches)	N/A
Port length (inches)	N/A
Free-Air	No
Dual Voice Coil	No
Sensitivity	82 dB at 1 watt
Frequency Response	27 - 300 Hz
Max RMS Power Handling	400
Peak Power Handling (Watts)	2000
Top Mount Depth (inches)	5 3/16
Bottom Mount Depth (inches)	N/A
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches)	10 15/16
Vas (liters)	153.9
Fs (Hz)	20.1
Qts	0.435
Xmax (millimeters)	7.6
Parts Warranty	1 Year
Labor Warranty	1 Year

The Kenwood KFC-W3016PS replaces these items:

Kenwood KFC-W3013PS

Product Research

Features

Cone: The KFC-W3016PS uses a polypropylene cone and rubber surround for added durability.

Heat Transfer System: A dual ventilation system design helps keep the motor structure cool, improving power handling and longevity.

Double Stacked Magnet: The stacked magnet assembly is used to create a powerful linear motor for superior bass output.

Spring Terminals: The spring post terminals on one side of the woofer connect to your amplifier's wiring. The posts will accept pin connectors, single banana plugs, or bare wire up to 8 gauge.

Sealed Box: Kenwood recommends a sealed enclosure with an optimum internal volume of 1.25 ft³ (from 0.7 ft³ to 1.8 ft³ is acceptable). Sealed enclosures provide the most control over a woofer, will handle a lot of power, and provide accurate sonic reproduction, making them suitable to all types of music.

Ported Box: Kenwood recommends a ported enclosure with an internal volume of 2.0 ft³ (from 1.2 ft³ to 2.5 ft³ is acceptable) using a 12-3/4" x 1-1/2" x 21-1/2" slot port. Ported (or vented) enclosures typically provide better overall efficiency than sealed so they are suitable for use with smaller amplifiers, giving you more bass output from a given amp. However, this efficiency comes at the expense of very low frequency output.

The Kenwood KFC-W3016PS replaces these items

Kenwood KFC-W3013PS

Performance Series 12" 4-ohm component sub

46 reviews

textured polypropylene cone with rubber surround
power range: 50-400 watts RMS
frequency response: 34-300 Hz

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Crutchfield asked: Why did you buy this?

I choose this sub because of the impressive RMS and really low price. [ Bronson Jan 26, 2019 ]

Have used this speaker in the past in a vented sub-woofer enclosure - excellent bass response. [ John Jun 04, 2018 ]

These subs had the performance I was looking for at a great price. [ David T. Mar 23, 2016 ]

8 questions already asked

Do these subs come with a box?

[ SimSar Nov 29, 2018 ]

1 answer

No they dont

[ wesley Nov 29, 2018 ]

I have a Silverado ext cab that has a box for 2 12s they are sealed box and sealed from each other. I have .97 air space. Am I going to jack up these subs useing this box?

[ Danny Mar 15, 2017 ]

1 answer

Thanks for your question. For information on selecting the best subs I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences between the sub models and help you make the best choice for your system.

[ Kenny Mar 15, 2017 ] Staff

If i have two of these, what amp will work best with both?

[ Cameron Jun 23, 2016 ]

1 answer

Thanks for your question. For information on selecting the best amp for your subs I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences between the amp models and help you make the best choice for your system.

[ Kenny Jun 23, 2016 ] Staff

My enclosure is .85 cu ft will that work for this sub? It is for a truck and is under the seat so my options are kind of limited. Thanks (A friend told me it should work but want to double check)

[ Tyler May 16, 2016 ]

1 answer

Your stated airspace is slightly too small for the 12" and slightly too large for the 10". You can use either size and they will work in your enclosure though. Kenwood just recommends their airspaces for optimum performance. I hope that helps! My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=5

[ Ryan May 18, 2016 ] Staff

I have this sub just one and I'm having trouble getting the right gain level on my KICKER cx300.1 Â· 1-channel Â· 600 watt Â· Class D Â· 150 watt RMS. CX 300.1 Mono .. please help me ..??

[ Abel Apr 06, 2016 ]

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer. You can also post your question in our forums: http://community.crutchfield.com. Or try our online support center: http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/.

[ Kenny Apr 06, 2016 ] Staff

Which enclosure should I use for Kenwood KFC-W3016PS?

[ Brian Mar 16, 2016 ]

1 answer

That's entirely up to you. The Kenwood can work in a sealed (1.25 cubic feet) or ported (2.0 cubic feet) enclosure. You can learn more about the differences in enclosures in the Crutchfield Labs: http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/sealed-or-ported-subwoofer-enclosures.html?search=sealed I hope that helps! My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=5

[ Ryan Mar 18, 2016 ] Staff

Can kenwood KFC-W3016PS sub woofer handle KFC-9106D 2000watts Kenwood amplifier?

[ Chris Feb 12, 2016 ]

1 answer

[ Kenny Feb 12, 2016 ] Staff

Can I power 2 of these with a kenwood kac-9106D amplifier at 2 ohms?

[ Elijah Aug 24, 2015 ]

2 answers

I had the amp powering one 10inch JL Audio..Im sorry but I did not do the 2 ohms..but it is a powerful amp

[ Elliott Aug 25, 2015 ]

Yes you can. This is the same set up I have in my sons car. 2 of the speakers with this same amp. It really pounds for his car being a hatchback

[ DERRICK Aug 25, 2015 ]