Sunfire SDS12 (Black)

12" 300W Dynamic Series powered subwoofer

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An industry leader in subwoofer technology, Sunfire's DS series brings you all the hallmarks of their previous sub models - low bass, loud, clear sound, small size, and incredible efficiency - but at a much more affordable price.

It's all in the amp

Sunfire has a tradition of excellence when it comes to subwoofers, often leading the field in innovation and performance. They're known for producing subs that are small in size but large in sound, offering both low frequency response and high volume. Their latest Dynamic Series are ready to carry on that tradition, albeit at a much more affordable price than Sunfire's top-of-the-line subwoofer models. Part of Sunfire's ability to coax big sound from small boxes is their use of high-efficiency amplifiers in their subwoofers. Using high-efficiency amplifiers means you get more acoustic output for each Watt of input. And, because the input power is output as sound instead of being "wasted" as heat, heat sinks are smaller or unnecessary and a smaller power supply is needed for the same output, so the amplifier is much smaller than other comparable models. The Dynamic Series uses class D digital amplifiers, recognized for their incredible inefficiency and small size. Class D amps are also generally fairly low-cost, though, and so Sunfire has passed the savings on to you. Big sound, small size, AND a great price? How can you say no?

Two cones are better than one

Most subwoofers these days are either forward-firing or down-firing. The SDS12 is both. It features a front-firing active woofer paired perfectly to another 12" down-firing passive radiator. These two together will give you plenty of "thump" when you turn up the volume, and with up to 600W of peak power, let's just say you may want to consider bolting down the furniture. OK, so that may be a slight exaggeration, but seriously, the combination of the two long-throw drivers can get as louder than a jackhammer without losing quality, so you can rest assured that they'll bring the bass in your home theater.

The missing link(s)

One thing that often isn't accounted for when setting up quality home theater systems is the cables. However, if you use low-quality cables, your results just aren't going to be as good as they could be, no matter how great your AV components are. This is especially true when it comes to analog audio cables. The last thing you want is for your killer system's sound to be ruined by sub-standard cables, so be sure to check out our selection of quality cables before you check out.

Comparison Specifications

Power output: 300W RMS, 600W peak
4 ohms impedance
Dual 12" fiber-composite, poly-coated woofers
Crossover adjustable from 30Hz to 150Hz, infinitely variable; Bypass possible
Frequency response: 28Hz to 150Hz
1 front-firing active woofer, 1 down-firing passive radiator; both long-throw drivers
Designed for corner placement