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Speedwoofer 12S

Features:

  • 500 watts RMS / 1550 watts peak
  • Die-cast aluminum frame 12” woofer w/ dual-mirrored true Nomex™ spiders
  • Proprietary multi-function PCB Heat Sink/EMI Shield
  • Deep bass extension down to 16Hz! (anechoic)
  • 4 DSP Modes - Movie, Music, Reference, Boundary
  • New rear-vented Compression Guide™ tuning
  • Convenient IR remote control functionality
  • New AR4 - External Wireless option available
  • Independent adjustable line-level high-pass outputs (30-250Hz)
  • Warranty: 5-year woofer / 3-year electronics
  • ALL SPEEDWOOFERS INCLUDE A COLOR-MATCHED GRILLE

Terms & Conditions:

  • Free shipping within the 48 states!
  • Highly discounted international shipping available
  • 30-day in-home trial period
  • Cancellations must be requested prior to shipping
  • A 3.5% cancellation fee will apply
  • $150 flat-rate return fee per Speedwoofer 12S from the 48 states. (measure your space!)
NOTE FROM RSL TEAM

Note from RSL Team

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Help us to reduce or eliminate the return fee!
Our return fee is in place for the sole purpose of protecting the Speedwoofers’ industry-leading performance and pricing. The cost of one-way shipping for a Speedwoofer ranges from $40 to $150. Double that and add a substantial cost for repackaging and recertification, and it becomes obvious why returns have such an impact. This holds true for ALL consumer-direct products. So please keep this in mind wherever you shop, and support us in the fight to eliminate the Speedwoofer return fee.

The two leading causes of Speedwoofer returns continue to be simple over-ordering and spatial constraints. As such, we would like to ask you to kindly consider the following before ordering:

  • Measure twice, order once! Please measure your intended subwoofer locations to ensure the Speedwoofer will fit. Then measure again!
  • Check with your family members! Make sure the Speedwoofer’s aesthetics are acceptable for your home.
  • Order LESS! That might sound strange, but if you aren’t sure how many Speedwoofers you’ll need, start with just one. We know that the affordable price makes multiples even more compelling. However, we would rather build your system to where it needs to be, than have you pay return fees later.
  • Ask for guidance! We are always happy to answer questions and make recommendations. No question is too big or small.

We’d love to see the return fees disappear. Together, we can make it happen!

Thank you and best regards,
The RSL Team

Color: Black (Matte)
$799each
Condition
Free Shipping within the Continental US
* TAXES (GST) INCLUDED *
If you’re not thrilled with an RSL product within 30 days, return it hassle-free. Just contact us and we will email a return label with instructions. A return fee will apply to each Speedwoofer, wireless device, and amplifier / AV receiver included. (For International Returns are different, call us.) International returns are to be arranged and paid by the customer. RSL does not cover international return shipping, or shipping insurance.
All products ship for free to the contiguous 48 States. This includes all Speedwoofers, System Packages, A/V Receivers, Individual Speakers, and Accessories!
We’re ready to answer your questions, provide support, and even help you plan your home theater. Just give us a call at 800-905-5485 or email us at sales@rslspeakers.com.
Our average turnaround time is one business day. Orders received before 11AM Monday – Friday often ship same day!
A $150 flat-rate return fee applies per Speedwoofer 12S returned from the 48 states. Returning a defective item under warranty for replacement does not carry a return fee, as the return label will be supplied by RSL (U.S. Only)
All Speedwoofer 12S's include a 3-year amplifier warranty, and a 5-year warranty on the woofer and enclosure. If something isn't performing like new throughout the warranty period, please don't hesitate to email us for assistance!
We offer highly discounted shipping rates to virtually anywhere outside of the contiguous US via premium air-freight shipping.

Speedwoofer 12S

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UNBOXING YOUR SPEEDWOOFER12S

Customer Reviews

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Michael L.
Oh, mama…

Have a Speedwoofer 12S connected to a Sennheiser Ambeo Plus soundbar. With the sub volume at 45-50%, it’s all you need to rattle dishes in the kitchen. This sub has exceeded all expectations and keeps on delivering. I am thoroughly satisfied. Shout out to Joe Rodgers on helping with a technical issue with another brand soundbar that wouldn’t work with the 12S. (Pic is the sub with a cover my daughter fabricated and a cat-mat to keep those annoying fur balls from resting on it).

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Justin G.
Sounds great

The pair Speedwoofer 12s I got sound and measure great. Measured in room response is flat to 20 Hz. It's exactly what I wanted and totally meets my expectations.

For an improvement: please round or chamfer the top edges that run from front to back, since the woofers aren't very handsome. Aesthetically, they need something simple done to them to make them more attractive.

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JP G.
Incredible Sub and Speakers; even better support!

My 8 year old Polk Audio 12in sub died, and I wanted to step up my 7.1 system. I found RSL via google search, then youtube reviews that were all glowing at the cost / performance.

I decided to purchase the 12s and 3 CG23M's for all my fronts. With a couple calls to RSL support to help out a noob; running Audyssey a couple times on my Denon. I cannot believe how much sound I was missing, the advice on where to place this 12s from Joe and crew was the icing on the cake. I have large 20 x 33ish theatre room in the basement and this thing rocks it all, with great placement to the side of the room via wireless kit.

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James P.
5.1 system with 12 speedwoofer

Lovin it ! Was worried the little bookshelf speakers wasn’t gonna be enough for this big room,with 15’ cathedral ceiling. Let’s just say they get loud in here. The sub will vibrate the walls on real deep bass. And that’s straight out of the box using a tape measure and a spl app on phone. I need break down and Dirac let it do its thing. If my financial advisor will give the ok I might get small sub and couple more speakers.

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Steven I.
Most excellent speakers!

I gave had surround sound for almost one than I remember. As I built my system over time, my speakers are mismatched. I just purchased Klipsch for the surround, have Boston Acoustic towers for the front, and have Bose for my atmos. I replaced an old Dahlquist 400w sub and an old Acoustic Response center with the RSL 12s sub and RSL CG23M for the center. I wish I had known about this company years ago. The bass is awesome. I can get the nice rumble while watching a movie that makes you feel you are there, but not the loud deep roar that drowns out the rest of the sounds. I did get the most powerful, so it is bulky and had a lot of weight. But, it has a nice look to it. I used to be a low voltage electrician and have installed many surround sound systems, including Bose. I have never heard the clarity and quality, even from the Bose speakers.

I bought these to try them out as I was looking for a set up for my mother. I wanted something clean, clear, and didn't break the bank. This was it. She is 75 and had never had something like this. She is overjoyed with this company and the quality of sound the speakers produce. I bought her the less expensive sub, but more than enough for her. Well worth the money. You won't regret purchasing any of these speakers.

SPECIFICATIONS

Speedwoofer 12S
  • Frequency Response:
    • Reference Mode (anechoic): 16 Hz-200 Hz ± 3db (SEE GRAPH FOR VARIOUS DSP RESPONSES)
  • Woofer:
    • 12” 500+ watt rated woofer
    • 4 ohm nominal Impedance
    • Proprietary RSL Die-cast aluminum frame with dual spider integration
    • Klippel optimized linear magnet motor and matched suspension
    • High-Excursion FEA optimized design motor structure
      • Integral VC Heat Sink/Inductance Control Sleeve
      • 1008 low-carbon steel motor parts (T-yoke and field plate)
      • Premium grade dual-stacked ceramic magnets
      • Ultra-high Temp (>200° C), Multi-layer Copper Voice Coil
    • Dual-mirrored, High yield fatigue-resistant Nomex™ spiders
    • Integrated Dual Spider spacer clamp ring
    • Kevlar™ reinforced paper cone with full anodized aluminum dust cap
    • High durability NBR surround
    • High duty cycle periodically stitched flexible tinsel lead wire with strain relief features
  • Enclosure:
    • Scratch and fingerprint resistant textured matte finish
    • Front multi-segment LED display/indicator (Volume, Mute, & DSP MODE)
      • Display sleeps after ~10 sec. of inactivity
    • Rear-vented Compression Guide™ tuning with turbulent free slot port
    • Internal structural reinforcement (Side to side, front to back, and top cross-bracing)
    • ¾” thick MDF panels with dado reinforced joints plus corner bracing
    • Laminated 1” front woofer baffle
    • Internally optimized damping
    • Removable cloth grille
  • XDR Series Amplifier:
    • IR Remote Control (Power Toggle, Volume +-, Mute, DSP Mode direct select (Reference, Music, Movies, Boundary)
    • External 3.5mm IR input for wiring external IR sensor (eye)
    • 500 watts RMS < 1% THD
    • 1550 watts peak
    • Patent Pending HSS™ Heat Sink/Shield Technology for greater thermal efficiency and capacity
    • DSP Modes – Reference, Music, Movies, Boundary (Rear LED indicator matches front display)
      • Reference – Minimal EQ processing, “natural” response for ideal transient performance
      • Music – Shelved response for extension, but with good upper bass impact
      • Movies – Enhanced output between 25-35Hz to augment low frequency content at low levels
      • Boundary – “Neighbor friendly”…Reduced lower frequencies to limit rumble through walls
    • Integrated double-precision 56-bit, 50 MIPS DSP processor
    • Intelligent class D topology, >85% Efficiency
    • Signal to noise ratio: >85dB
    • Auto-ON Threshold: 3mV
    • Auto-OFF: ~20 minutes (no signal)
    • Stand-by power consumption: ~1 watt
    • Power Input: Selectable 110/230VAC 50-60Hz switch
    • Low EMI design, CE & C-Tick compliant
    • Gold-plated RCA Line level inputs and RCA High-pass signal outputs (high-pass is adjustable and can be bypassed)
    • Speaker level inputs (Gold-plated, 5-way binding posts)
    • Chassis ground screw
    • USB Power port, easily connect external AR-4 2.4GHz wireless receiver
  • Low Pass Crossover Frequency: 30-250 Hz variable (with integrated bypass switch)
  • Low Pass Crossover Slope: 24 db/oct.
  • High Pass RCA Output Crossover Frequency: 30-250 Hz variable (with integrated bypass switch)
  • High Pass RCA Output Crossover Slope: 24 db/oct.
  • Phase Control: 0 to 180 continuously variable
  • Power Input: 115V, 60Hz, 230V, 50/60Hz AC
  • Feet: Includes 4 rubber feet
  • Dimensions with Feet: H: 22 1/4” W: 18 7/8” D: 22 1/8”
  • Weight: 82 lbs.
  • Shipping Dimensions: H: 29” W: 25” D: 29”
  • Shipped Weight: ~106 lbs.
  • Fuse: 115V (T6.3AL/250V) – 230V (T3.15AL/250V)

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

A subwoofer for ANY room size.

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