NHT B-12d Specifications and Review

The NHT B-12d ranks #38 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.

NHT B-12d - ranked #38 of 137 Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30–75 lbs) · Editor's rating 3.8/5

#38 NHT B-12d: $699

Pros: 12-inch sealed acoustic suspension with 500W RMS BASH amp. Compact 14-inch cube design with MDF and aluminum liner. Brings out musicality with finesse, revealing subtleties of bass performance. Boundary Control allows virtual repositioning without physical movement.

Cons: Discontinued.

How it compares: Just above it: XTZ Sound 99 W12S - $800 more. Just below it: HSU Research VTF-1 MK3 - $50 more.

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)114.4 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
CountryUnited States
Dimensions14.0"H x 14.0"W x 14.0"D (355.6 x 355.6 x 355.6 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Driver12" (305mm) driver
Driver(s)(1) 12 inch
Enclosuresealed
Frequency Response27–130Hz, -3dB
Measurement SourceBrent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz99.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz99.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz99.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz114.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz114.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz114.4 dB
Power Output (Watts)500W RMS
Weight33.7 lbs / 15.3 kg

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