BIC America F12 12-Inch 475-Watt Front Firing Powered Subwoofer

BIC America F12 12-Inch 475-Watt Front Firing Powered Subwoofer Review

BIC America F12 12-Inch 475-Watt Front Firing Powered Subwoofer Feature

• Powered subwoofer with 12-inch injection molded long throw woofer; BASH designed amp
• Patented BIC "Venturi" vent eliminates port noise
• Adjustable crossover, adjustable volume control, automatic signal sensing
• Inputs for both Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital/DTS
• Backed by 5-year warranty

The 12-inch, front-firing F12 powered subwoofer from BIC America incorporates a high current 475-watt peak amplifier designed by BASH Technology in combination with a 12-inch injection molded long-throw woofer. A patented BIC "Venturi" vent eliminates port noise, which is often heard from other subwoofers especially when playing demanding music and videos. The F12 also features an adjustable crossover, adjustable volume control, automatic signal sensing, high level inputs, and both Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital/DTS inputs.

Front of the F12 (see larger image).

Rear of the F12 (see larger image).

Specifications

• Design: Front-firing 12-inch, 475-watt peak powered subwoofer
• Frequency Response: 25Hz - 200Hz
• Sensitivity: 90dB
• Drivers: 12-inch injection molded woofer with heavy duty surround
• Magnetic Shielding: Yes
• Gold-Plated Terminals:Yes
• Recommended Power: Built-in Amplifier Power: 475 watts Dynamic Peak, 150 watts RMS continuous
• Impedance: 8 ohms
• Dimensions: 21 x 19 x 22 inches (HxWxD)
• Weight: 42.70 pounds each
• Warranty: 5 years parts and labor

For more than 50 years, midrange and high frequency horns have been the hands-down choice for movie theater sound engineers. From the softest whispers... To the highest impact sound... Hrn drivers have no equal when it comes to clarity and dynamic range. The BIC Formula Theater Series carries on the legacy of the first Formula Series introduced in 1973. They offer an output capability of up to 116dB (live rock band levels), while offering refinements that surpass all of its predecessors. Injection molded long throw woofer; BASH designed amp. Adjustable crossover, volume and auto on/off. Speaker level and RCA inputs. Frequency response: 25Hz-200Hz. 15" W x 17" H x 18 1/4" D. Sold individually.

Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)

Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black) Review

Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black) Feature

• Single powered subwoofer in black for use with stereo or home theater speaker systems
• Equipped with one magnetically shielded 12-inch long-throw woofer
• Slot-load venting minimizes turbulence, noise, and distortion
• Rated to 300 watts of continuous power (460W peak)
• Measures 16-1/8 x 15-1/8 x 18-3/16 inches (HxWxD)

POLK PSW505 - This high quality powered subwoofer makes opens a whole new dimension of thrilling low end sound for audio and home theater systems alike. This versatile, clinically accurate beast handles bombs and bullets and delicate string sections with equal finesse. Polk Audio's PSW series of powered subwoofers were designed to deliver powerful and astonishingly musical bass at amazingly low prices. All the PSW models represent an evolution and refinement towards a truly visceral home-theater bass experience that coordinate with Polk's TSi and RM, and R/M/T Series Speakers for home sound that truly rivals the best that theater's offer. Experience movies, music, shows and games like never before. Pick up a PSW subwoofer and feel its superb build quality. Polk Audio PSW-505 is comprised of top-notch quality components from the driver, the power amp, and the cabinetry to deliver the finest performance. Hi-Roll Surrounds to support longer excursion High current 300 Watt Continuous (460 Watt Dynamic) power amplifier Frequency Range - 23 Hz - 160Hz Adjustable low pass crossover, phase switchand volume control for perfect blending with any main speakers Unfiltered LFE input Magnetically shielded Auto on/off circuit that automatically turns your subwoofer on when it senses a program signal. When no signal is present, the amplifier turns off within 15 minutes Sturdy Feet keep the sub from sliding across the floor when played at high volumes Unit Dimensions - 16-1/8H x 15-1/8W x 18-3/16D; Weighs 56 pounds Warranty - 5 Years Parts and Labor Speaker; 3 Years Parts and Labor Amplifier Subwoofer cable required; not included. Monster Cable is recommended.