Detail 01
60Hz-4000Hz range
Stops well below where a tweeter picks up, so you need a horn for anything above 4kHz.
Product detailSKU #1273887991508
CelestionTF 1220 12" PA Speaker: Woofer 8 ohm
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch PA woofer for replacing a blown low-frequency driver in a powered or passive speaker cabinet. Not a guitar speaker.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rebuilding a two-way PA cabinet that needs a new woofer
- Low-mid duty in a system with a separate horn or tweeter
- DIY subwoofer or full-range box builds around 8 ohms
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitar amp cabinets — the voicing and range are wrong
- Anyone needing a full-range driver with usable highs
- Cabinets wired for 4 or 16 ohms without rewiring
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Kevlar-loaded paper cone
Stiffer and more moisture-resistant than plain paper, which helps it hold shape at high output.
Detail 03
150W RMS handling
Matches typical 300W-peak powered PA tops. Amp headroom above this risks cooking the coil.
Detail 04
97dB sensitivity
Middle of the road for PA. Needs real amplifier power to hit high SPL, unlike 100dB+ drivers.
Detail 05
55Hz resonance frequency
Low bass falls off below this. Add a sub if you want anything under 60Hz.
Detail 06
2-inch voice coil, 42oz ceramic magnet
Larger coil spreads heat over more surface, which is what lets it take sustained program material.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your cabinet's cutout and bolt pattern before ordering — 12-inch drivers vary
- 02Ships as a bare driver. No gasket, hardware, wire or crossover
- 03Confirm your cabinet or amp expects an 8 ohm load
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put this in my guitar cab?
No. It is a PA low-frequency driver. It rolls off at 4kHz and is voiced for reproducing a mix, not for guitar amp tone.
02Do I need a tweeter with it?
For full-range use, yes. Response ends at 4000Hz, so a horn or tweeter and a crossover handle everything above that.
03How much amp power should I run?
It handles 150W RMS. Pairing it with an amp in that range gives clean headroom; much more and you risk damaging the coil.
04Will two of these give me 4 ohms?
Two 8 ohm drivers wired in parallel present 4 ohms. In series they present 16 ohms. Check what your amp supports.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Resonance Frequency
- 55Hz
- Frequency Range
- 60Hz - 4000Hz.
- Impedance
- 8 ohm
- Sensitivity
- 97dB
1 detailsBody & build
- Cone Material
- Kevlar Loaded Paper
1 detailsConnections & power
- Power Handling
- 150W RMS
3 detailsSize & weight
- Basket Diameter
- 12 inch
- Magnet Weight
- 42oz.
- Weight
- 42
1 detailsOther
- Magnet Type
- Ceramic Voice Coil: 2 inch
