Monitor Audio Silver W-12 12 Inch Powered Subwoofer

Brand: Monitor Audio | SKU: SilverW12BlackGloss | UPC:

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Color: Gloss Black

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Monitor Audio Silver W-12 12 Inch Powered Subwoofer Open Box - Safe and Sound HQ

Monitor Audio Silver W-12 12 Inch Powered Subwoofer

Color: Gloss Black

Price
$2,200

The Monitor Audio Silver Series subwoofer delivers seismic bass right down to 22 Hz using a powerful, long throw 12-inch driver.

The Silver W-12 s over-specified driver assembly employs a hugely powerful magnet system and massive voice coil to deliver immense power from the compact sealed cabinet. A heavy-duty diecast basket not only holds the massive system rigidly together, but also assists thermal sinking to keep the driver cool.

For the Silver W-12 subwoofer Monitor Audio specified a 500-watt Class-D amplifier and power-supply module from highly-regarded amplifier specialist Hypex; this provides incredible headroom and utilises advanced switch-mode power conversion techniques. A powerful DSP has been employed to deliver the best performance and filter characteristics, while running the unique APC (Automatic Position Correction) system. The APC is a completely in-house development, designed to automatically correct for room modes. It uses a microphone and test tones to calculate detrimental room modes and correct frequency response, optimizing it for the room and position. This is a simple and quick automated process that is a complete revelation to the installer and ensures the user can enjoy the subwoofer quality without positioning restrictions.

At the heart of the Silver W-12 lies a sophisticated 32-bit micro-controller, monitoring performance thousands of times per second, ensuring the system can deliver the best possible bass. It will never become over-driven or distorted, even at maximum power.

Key Features

  • Ultra long-throw 12-inch driver featuring dished C-CAM cone
  • Triple suspension for ultimate linearity ensuring control at high power and excursions
  • Oversized black anodized 3-inch voice coil which provides high power-handling and low distortion
  • Powerful 500 W RMS Class-D amplifier with switching power supply provides instantaneous delivery of high current when required
  • DSP processing with all control features and crossover performed digitally
  • Automatic Position Correction plus automatic room setup feature using microphone for simple system optimization
  • USB for firmware updates
  • Three preset EQ mode settings (Music, Movie, Impact)
Brand Monitor Audio
Model Silver W12
Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer
Woofer C-CAM
Woofer Size (inches) 12
Amplifier Output (Watts) 500
Frequency Response (Hz) 20-120
Internal Powered Subwoofer Yes
Firing Direction Front
Subwoofer Enclosure Type Sealed
Subwoofer Inputs LFE, Stereo RCA
App Control No
Wireless Enabled No
Room Correction No
Available Finishes Gloss Black, Satin White, Black Oak, Rosenut, Walnut
Cabinet Finish MDF/Lacquer, MDF/Wood Veneer
Dimensions H x W x D (Inches) 13 15/16" x 13 7/16" x 17 1/2"
Weight (lbs) 44.3
Warranty 2 Years

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Brand
Monitor Audio
Bowers & Wilkins
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Model
Silver W12
DB4S
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SuperSub XXL
Reference Premiere RP-1600SW
Speaker Type
Powered Subwoofer
Powered Subwoofer
Powered Subwoofer
Powered Subwoofer
Frequency Response (Hz)
20-120
10-350
23-120
10-250
14.5-175
Firing Direction
Front
Front
Front
Side
Front
Enclosure Type
Sealed
Sealed
Acoustic Suspension
Passive Radiator
Ported
Amplifier Output RMS (Watts)
500
1000
1200
1000
800
Inputs
LFE, Stereo RCA
LFE, Stereo RCA, XLR
LFE, Line Level
LFE, Stereo RCA
LFE, Stereo RCA
Room Correction
No
No
No
No
No
App Control
No
No
No
No
No
Wireless Enabled
No
No
No
No
Yes
Available Finishes
Gloss Black, Satin White, Black Oak, Rosenut, Walnut
Gloss Black, Satin White, Rosenut
Black Gloss
High Gloss Piano Black
Ebony
Dimensions (HxWxD)
13 15/16" x 13 7/16" x 17 1/2"
14 3/4" x 14 1/4" x 17 1/16"
14.24" x 13.5" x 16.51"
17 9/16" x 19 1/16" x 17 1/16"
23 7/16" x 23 9/16" x 28 7/16"
Weight (lbs)
44.3
57.3
52.7
82
110
Warranty
2 Years
2 Years
3 Years
5 Years Speaker, 3 Years Amplifier
5 Years
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