SoundSkins Dual 12-Inch Sealed Enclosure for 2004 And Later Nissan Titan Crew Cab Review

When it comes to car subwoofers, the driver is only part of the equation. To get the best performance out of the driver, you need a good enclosure. How well a subwoofer performs, is partly determined by the enclosure used for it. SoundSkins is increasing their portfolio of products, and now includes a line of subwoofer enclosures. They offer both universal as well as vehicle specific. Up for review today is an enclosure designed for the 2004 and later Nissan Titan Crew Cab, Model SSK-P212SNT1C. MSRP is a fair $399.

 

Features and specs:

SSK-P212SNT1C Dimensions:

Width:53,

Front Height:8.75,

Rear Height:7,

Height:8.75,

Bottom Depth:14,

Top Depth:14,

Depth:14,

Mounting Depth:5.5,

Total Air Volume: 1.8 FT^3

 

Upgrade Option 1 - SoundSkins Pro Specs:

- Features a triple-layer construction of acoustic foam, foil, and rubber butyl for durability and superior performance.

- Effectively reduces resonance and back wave cancellation, crucial for achieving optimal sound quality in any enclosure.

 

Upgrade Option 2 - Steve Meade Designs - SMD TCR-1 Speaker Terminal Cup Specs:

- Supports up to 2000 Watts, significantly higher than the standard 500 Watts.

- Designed to endure demanding conditions without breaking or leaking.

- Constructed from lightweight, high-strength materials for durability.

- Includes stainless steel hardware to resist rust and corrosion.

- Features a 5/16" bolt terminal for secure connections.

- Cut-out diameter: 2.75 inches.

- Flange diameter: 3.75 inches.

 

The enclosure came in a standard cardboard box. It was protected by custom molded foam. Materials used in the construction was all wood, using ¾ inch MDF, and some nails and glue. Quality of materials used was very good. It also has a bedliner spray finish for extra durability. The spray finish was also done very well, and looked excellent.

 

I really like the design of the SoundSkins SSK-P212SNT1C. It’s a sealed design for two down firing 12-inch subwoofers. It fits under the back seat of a 2004 and later Nissan Titan Crew Cab.  It will also work for the Titan King Cab, but it will stick out from under the back seat a couple of inches. And while it’s designed for a shallow mount subwoofer, it can still handle a lot of power. It features a solid ¾ inch MDF construction throughout. It’s also USA-made.  And while it doesn’t have any additional internal bracing, that didn’t seem necessary based on the design and location of the cuts.

 

SoundSkins has done it right for their enclosure line. Not only are they built solid to handle a lot of power, they also realized the weak link of enclosures – the terminal. An enclosure can be designed for the output that comes from thousands of watts. But if you can’t get that power to the woofer, you’re missing out. That’s why SoundSkins is offering as an option, an SMD terminal cup. Standard terminal cups provided are rated at 500 watts RMS, but the SMD terminal cup is designed to handle up to 2,000 watts RMS.

 

Thanks to SoundSkins we have the full package. It’s a thick, well-built enclosure designed to handle a ton of power. And when choosing the optional SMD terminal cup, now you can maximize the design. You can actually get all that power to the driver. And if your vehicle calls for one of the shallow under the seat enclosure designs, there are new shallow mount subwoofers that can handle over 500 watts. And even more in the future will come out that can handle over 500 watts. So a SMD terminal cup is still a smart upgrade for any enclosure.

 

Based on its specs, the enclosure has a mounting depth of 5.5 inches.  But there is also a circle cut-out at the back of the enclosure for the magnet.  Depending on your driver’s magnet width, and internal cooling design, you may be able to use a driver with a slightly deeper mounting depth.  The subwoofer drivers used to test was Kenwood’s Excelon KFC-XW1241HP 12 Inch 500 Watts RMS with 5.75-inch mounting depth.  The Kenwood subwoofers fit like a glove, no problem.  And the enclosure fit perfect under the back seat of my 2017 Nissan Titan King Cab.  It just stuck out a couple inches since I had a King Cab and not the Crew Cab.  The enclosure came with the stick terminal cups which handle up to 500 Watts, so they should work just fine for the Kenwoods. 

 

With both subs mounted, the enclosure installed and wired up, it was time to see how the enclosure performs.  And both Kenwood Excelon KFC-XW1241HP subs were getting 500 Watts each from my reference Wavtech Link1000.1 mini subwoofer amplifier.   Thanks in part to the enclosure, the Kenwoods played tight, extremely deep, and with a ton of authority.  They hit really hard, like a sledgehammer to the chest!  And what I really liked to see, when the subs were really being pushed hard, was that there was no apparent strain on the enclosure.  There was no flexing of the enclosure walls, which would then affect the internal sound waves.  This helped to ensure that sound quality of the subs was maximized.  The enclosure was not a weak link in the sound quality of the subwoofer system. 

 

SoundSkins makes some great products, and it was nice to see that the trend is continuing with their new subwoofer enclosure line.  They are high quality made in the USA enclosures, and fairly priced at $399 for their Model SSK-P212SNT1C, which is a sealed enclosure designed to fit dual 12-inch subwoofers under the back seat of a 2004 and later Nissan Titan Crew Cab.  And the Kenwood subs sounded great in the enclosure.  Based on its design, features, quality, and performance, the SoundSkins Model SSK-P212SNT1C has earned our Highly Recommended Award.  For more info and complete specs, check out their website at www.soundskinsglobal.com.