Description
​Elite Sounds ES3000 12″ 3000W RMS Bagger Subwoofer (D1 / D2)
​Overview
​Built for extreme low-end authority and maximum air displacement, the Elite Sounds ES3000 12″ is a competition-grade motorcycle subwoofer engineered to dominate ported bagger setups and custom fiberglass enclosures. Packing a true 3,000 Watts RMS power handling capability, the ES3000 12″ combines a high-flux motor, a heavy-duty 3-inch voice coil, and an aggressive surround build to yield incredible low-frequency extension down the highway.
​Offered in both Dual 1-Ohm (D1) and Dual 2-Ohm (D2) configurations, the ES3000 12″ provides maximum system design freedom whether you are tying into high-current competition mono blocks or bridged multi-channel power. Engineered specifically for ported motorcycle bag enclosures, it produces deep, chest-thumping bass that cuts through wind, exhaust, and high-SPL pro-audio front stages.
​Key Features
​3,000 Watts RMS Power Rating: Engineered with a heavy-duty thermal motor assembly built to sustain continuous high-SPL demo play without power compression.
​Bagger-Tuned Low End: Engineered specifically to move massive air volume in custom-molded 12-inch bagger enclosures.
​3″ High-Temp Voice Coil: Designed for superior heat dissipation, high structural stability, and extreme mechanical excursion.
​Dual 1-Ohm & Dual 2-Ohm Options: Available in D1 or D2 voice coil configurations for precise amplifier impedance matching down to 0.5-Ohm, 1-Ohm, or 2-Ohm final loads.
​Heavy-Duty Push Terminals: Secure spring-loaded wire terminals designed to lock in high-gauge speaker wire and resist intense road vibration.
​Technical Specifications:
Specification Details
• Subwoofer Size: 12 Inches (300 mm)
• Power Handling (RMS): 3,000 Watts RMS
• Voice Coil Diameter: 3 Inches
• Impedance Options: Dual 1-Ohm (D1) or Dual 2-Ohm (D2)
• Mounting Depth: 7.25 Inches (184 mm)
• Target Port Tuning: 42 Hz – 46 Hz
• Ideal Net Enclosure Volume: 1.25 – 1.75 Net Cu. Ft. (after displacement)
• Terminals: Heavy-Duty Spring Push Terminals
• Application: Ported Bagger Enclosures & Custom Fiberglass Builds
Wiring Guide & Impedance Options:
​Dual 1-Ohm (D1):
​Wire in Parallel for a 0.5-Ohm final load (ideal for high-current mono block amplifiers).
​Wire in Series for a 2-Ohm final load.
​Dual 2-Ohm (D2):
​Wire in Parallel for a 1-Ohm final load (ideal for standard mono block amplifiers).
​Wire in Series for a 4-Ohm final load (ideal for high-power 2-channel or 4-channel bridged setups).
​Enclosure & Tuning Recommendation:
​Bagger Builder Note: The ES3000 12″ requires a properly sized, ported fiberglass enclosure to reach peak performance and efficiency on the road.
​Target net box volume between 1.25 and 1.75 Cu. Ft. per subwoofer after driver and port displacement.
​Target port tuning between 42 Hz and 46 Hz for maximum low-frequency output and output density while riding.
