The Emotiva X-Ref 12 ranks #91 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.
#91 Emotiva X-Ref 12: $999
Pros: 600W sealed 12-inch with smooth linear response and 2-band parametric EQ. Most dynamic subwoofer in sub-$800 market with perfect bass quality. Upscale features (DSP, EQ, LCD screen) at mid-range price.
How it compares: Just above it: Sunfire XTEQ12. Just below it: SVS SB12-NSD - $100 cheaper.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.8 dB |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 15.62"H x 14.62"W x 15.5"D (396.7 x 371.3 x 393.7 mm) |
| Driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Driver(s) | (1) 12 inch |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 20-200Hz |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 84.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 92.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 102.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 106.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 109.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 108.1 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 600W RMS |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs / 20.0 kg |
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