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.
Great all around bass (August 12, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Russell E. - New York, New York
This sub has some serious bass. I threw inception on and tuned the settings. By the time I was done I had my apartment rumbling. This sub has both kick and deep bass. I found it easy to set up. So far so good!
Sunfire Subwoofer (April 29, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Gary W. Welsh - Gravois Mills, MO
Had a JBL 12 inch 250 watt subwoofer. Needed repairs to the amp. JBL did not support the product. Junked the speaker.
The Sunfire appears to be stronger and smoother than the JBL for our cathedral ceiling room.
Sunfire SDS12 (January 26, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Tony M. - Garland, TX
Measures up to the standards of other Sunfire products. An amazing amount of sound from a small sub. Excellent on both music and video.
Highly recommed, in fact I will be purchasing another to add to my system.
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
Additional Specifications
- Soft clipping circuitry
- Auto turn-on
- Level control
- Phase adjustment: 0° to 180°, infinitely variable
- RCA inputs and outputs
- Gold-plated connections
- Detachable power cord
- Black ash finish
- Removable black grille
Manufacturer Specifications
- Maximum SPL: 106dB (including room gain)
- Input impedance: 10k ohms
- Power consumption: Approximately 50W (0.5W in standby)
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 16.65" W x 14.57" H x 15.52" D
- Weight: 38 lbs
Sunfire SDS12 Warranty Details
2-year limited manufacturer's warranty
