The Starke Sound SW12 ranks #43 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.
#43 Starke Sound SW12: $670
Pros: Sealed 12-inch with 450W RMS offers exceptional value with glass-fiber cone for toughness. Hits hard and sharp when needed with accuracy between movie and music. Compact for 15-inch-class performance.
Cons: Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Rythmik LV12 - $229 more. Just below it: SVS PC-2000 - $2329 more.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 114.1 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 15.7"H x 14.9"W x 16.7"D (398.8 x 378.5 x 424.2 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Driver(s) | (1) 12 inch |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 16-240Hz |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 88.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 93.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 106.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 112.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 115.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 114.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 113.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 114.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 112.1 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 450W RMS |
| Weight | 39.5 lbs / 17.9 kg |
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