The Emotiva S12 ranks #91 out of 145 total Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) for sound quality. See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Emotiva
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#91 Emotiva S12: $449 eBay
Pros: Rear-ported, 300W class-D amplifier. 12” high-excursion driver with 25-150Hz response. Great value at $399 with more output than close competitors. Easy to use multiple subs together.
How it compares: Just above it: Monoprice Monolith 10 THX Select - $250 more. Just below it: SVS PB-1000 - $150 more.
| Amplifier Power | 300W RMS |
|---|---|
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 111.4 dB |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 17.4"H x 15.7"W x 16.9"D (441.2 x 400.0 x 428.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 25-150Hz |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 86.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 95.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 106.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 108.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 112.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 112.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 112.1 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.