The Cadence Sound CSX-12 Mark II ranks #27 out of 137 total Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30–75 lbs) for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
#27 Cadence Sound CSX-12 Mark II: $1299
Pros: 12-inch ported with 225W delivers the thrill-ride gut punch home theater craves plus definition audiophiles want. Both powerful bass and musical precision at exceptional $399 value. Built for dual-sub daisy-chaining.
Cons: Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Yamaha YST-SW1500 - $600 cheaper. Just below it: Velodyne Acoustics EQ-Max15 - $400 more.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 115.6 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 18.25"H x 17.75"W x 18.25"D (463.5 x 450.8 x 463.5 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Driver(s) | (1) 12 inch |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Frequency Response | 34–154Hz, ±3dB |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 85.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 99.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 111.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 115.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 119.6 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 225W RMS / 450W peak |
| Weight | 63.9 lbs / 29.0 kg |
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