Harman Audio [harmanaudio.com] has
Infinity Reference R12 Sub Speaker on sale for $169.99.
Shipping is free.
Product Details
Your new point of reference for high-quality sound As the larger powered subwoofer model in the Reference Series, the SUB R12 adds powerful bass to any music or movie entertainment system. The heart of this subwoofer is the 12" (300mm) fiber-composite driver mated to the 300 Watt (600W peak power) high-power digital amplifier. The solid 0.75" (19mm) construction of the tuned-port subwoofer cabinet with its internal edgeto-edge windowpane bracing provides a firm foundation to reinforce the type of tight, punchy and dynamic deep bass required for high-resolution digital surround and modern popular music. This combination of unyielding structure, high-output digital power and robust driver provides powerful, deep bass response that will make your music and movies come alive. The SUB R12's slender design and elegant details provide a rich appearance that blends well with any décor.
Leave a Comment
30 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
My .02 if you are looking, just buy it now.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank slubilliken09
EDIT: I saved myself the hassle, opened a new browser, typed in the website and found them myself and bought 4 towers and 1 sub. ,,i,,
I think I know the answer, just curious on others thoughts.
EDIT: I saved myself the hassle, opened a new browser, typed in the website and found them myself and bought 4 towers and 1 sub. ,,i,,
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
https://slickdeals.net/f/14907524-klipsch-r-12sw-12-reference-powered-subwoofer-150-free-shipping?src=Si
https://slickdeals.net/f/14907524-klipsch-r-12sw-12-reference-powered-subwoofer-150-free-shipping?src=Si
I think I know the answer, just curious on others thoughts.
I had the JBL ES150P, which was my 1st halfway decent sub until it went out 2 months ago. Started looking into quality subs around the $400 mark and was surprised at what people were saying about the difference in sound quality and depth.
I looked at this Infinity as well as the JBL 500P(?) that's been on the list on and off. Due to space constraints, I went with the RSL Speedwoofer 10S, but would've gotten the Monolith or SVS PB-1000 Pro.
The things I can hear with the Speedwoofer are nothing short of astonishing. There are parts of songs, explosions in movies, etc that I didn't know existed. The bass is tighter and more solid than I've experience in a budget home theater setup. The gain is under 1/2 and the sub is set at -4 after room calibration.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Selman
I think I know the answer, just curious on others thoughts.
Personally, if that's an option, I'd recommend you buy the Monoprice and just run a single sub until you could afford a second. A single Monolith will "fill" the room with bass. The point of running a multi subwoofer layout has more to do with evening out modal issues than trying to blow the windows out.
I say pass on the Infinity as someone running two Infinity Interlude IL60s with their 500W 12" subwoofers integrated into the towers.
The Infinity subwoofers are very cheap to produce. What made them special is that Infinity was good about coming up with technology like the C.M.M.D. woofers that were light and easily driven. Those were important characteristics for the Infinity towers (e.g. Prelude, Interlude, Alpha, etc.), but as a dedicated subwoofer, there's no reason to not go more robust.
The Monoprice Monoliths on the other hand are real deal subwoofers that will get down flat under 20Hz. The 13" and 16" models will get down flat to 15Hz (that's infrasonic Earth-moving shit for movies). The Infinity isn't doing that. It barely reaches 30Hz at -3dB. That's fine for the B string on a bass guitar, and it will shake the house, but it isn't doing THX-like accuracy on movies.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
I say this as someone running two Infinity Interlude IL60s with these same basic subwoofers integrated in to the towers.
These Infinity subwoofers can actually be purchased as just the speaker for about $80. They are cheap and have fairly small magnet structures. The whole thing that made them impressive was that they used a super light, but ridgid, cone that could be driven easily. This was very beneficial in the Infinity Prelude and later towers, but as a dedicated sub, they are mediocre. Amazing for the money, but mediocre compared to dedicated subs.
The Monoprice Monolith on the other hand is a real deal subwoofer that will get down flat under 20Hz. The Infinity isn't doing that. it barely reaches 30Hz at -3dB.
Thanks for reaffirming my suspicions all! Now I just need that Monoprice to go back on sale!
Leave a Comment