Subwoofer Reviews

Description: Powered bandpass subwoofer in sealed enclosure with signal-sensing auto on/off. Drive-units: 12" long-excursion, cone driver with 3" push-pull voice-coil and 15-lb magnet, 12" brushed-aluminum-cone passive radiator. Frequency response: 20-150Hz, ±3dB. Low-pass filter: 40-150Hz (variable, defeatable), 24dB/octave slope. No high-pass filter. Total harmonic distortion: <0.5%. Amplifier: 1200W RMS, 3600W peak (class-D). Inputs per channel: 2 line-level (RCA), 2 high-level. Speaker terminals: 4 (bare wire, banana plugs, or spade lugs). Outputs: 2 line-level (RCA). Controls: Level, Phase (0 degrees/180 degrees), Crossover (variable, 40-150Hz, and Bypass), Gain, Power On/Off. AC included.
Dimensions: 14.6" (375mm) H by 14.6" (375mm) W by 17.5" (450mm) D. Shipping weight: 75 lbs (35kg).
Finishes: Granite black; add $500 for piano gloss; dark brushed-aluminum front panel, 18-karat gold trim.
Serial numbers of unit reviewed: 2679.
Price: $2195. Approximate number of dealers: 90. Warranty: 2 years parts & labor.
Manufacturer: James Loudspeaker, 871 Cotting Court, Vacaville, CA 95688. Tel: (707) 449-0880. Fax: (707) 449-0881. Web: www.jamesloudspeaker.com