Subwoofer Reviews

Description: Closed-box, side-firing, powered subwoofer. Drive-units: one powered 12" cone woofer, one 12" Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR). Inputs: unbalanced (RCA) for two channels, LFE or stereo. Outputs: unbalanced for two channels, LFE or stereo. Rear-panel controls: Volume, Phase (continuously variable, 0–180°), Low-Pass Crossover Filter (settings for 50, 100, 150Hz, and Bypass), Turn-On Mode (signal-sensing or always on), On/Off. Low-pass filter: 12dB/octave slope. Internal amplifier: class-D, 500W RMS. Input voltage sensitivity: N/A. Input impedance: N/A. Frequency response: 21–150Hz, ±3dB. Acoustic output: N/A.
Dimensions: 17.2" (440mm) H by 16.75" (430mm) W by 14.75" (378mm) D. Internal volume: 37.5 liters. Weight: 40 lbs (18.2kg).
Finishes: Dark Grey vinyl; Black Gloss, add $103.
Serial number of unit reviewed: SB13U03131008E.
Price: $921. Approximate number of dealers: 400. Warranty (fully transferable): 2 years, electronics; 5 years, drive-unit.
Manufacturer: Tannoy, MUSIC Group Innovation SC Ltd., Rosehall Industrial Estate, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire ML5 4TF, Scotland, UK. Tel: (44) (0)1236-420199. Fax: (44) (0)1236-428230. US distributor: TC Group Americas, 335 Gage Avenue, Suite 1, Kitchener, Ontario N2M 5E1, Canada. Tel: (519) 745-1158. Fax: (519) 745-2364. Web: www.tannoy.com.