Outlaw Audio Ultra-X12 Subwoofer Preview

[gene]

Outlaw Audio decided that it was time to evaluate their line of high performance subwoofers and wondered what could be done to design a better product. After a year of research and design the new Ultra-X12 Subwoofer was released. By combining the best that their LFM1-EX and LFM-1 Plus Subwoofers had to offer, Outlaw audio created a downfiring subwoofer with lots of power and a small footprint. Capable of earning our Large Bassaholic Room Size rating with a manageable footprint at a reasonable price makes it yet another winning product by the Outlaws!

Read: Outlaw Audio Ultra-X12 Subwoofer Preview

Do you own this sub? Share your experiences with it here.

 

[mike c]

when clicking on an image in the article, i would recommend that the image open in a new tab/window or a popup thing, instead of redirecting, most people can't be bothered to click "back"

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article also didn't have a direct link to the product page
http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/ultra.html


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looks like a nice compact sub, except that i never liked downfiring subwoofers.

 

[utopianemo]

Really eager to see a review on this. I previously hadn't considered Outlaw's subs but based on your preview I'm eager to compare reviews of this to the HSU, PSA, and SVS offerings in that price range.

 

[gene]

Guys I was just told by Outlaw that they are running a Fathers Day sale for $579 FREE Shipping on this sub. That's one heck of a deal and a great gift for ALL dads

 

[MarcG]

Hey anyone have any feedback on this , or long term experience. I just ordered one , I'm upgrading from a bic h-100 II

 

[everettT]

Hey anyone have any feedback on this , or long term experience. I just ordered one , I'm upgrading from a bic h-100 II

The review speaks for itself, capable to audioholics large specification. Should be a very notable improvement over the Bic.

 

[MarcG]

No Doubt it will be a huge improvement over my BIC H100-II. It's just odd that there isn't much feedback (a few threads here and there with very little replies) since it's been released.

i read all 3 reviews (hometheaterreview.com, audioholics, geekometry.com.

 

[MarcG]

One happy Ultra X12 owner here, blows the H-100-II, but i suppose now it's going back to it's original localtion/purpose (pc room sub)

i can confirm this subwoofer fills my 2500 c.ft room with ease (opens up to 5000 c.ft) no problem.

settings: sub gain @ 3.25 out of 10, AVR Sub level @ 0db, Sub Trim @ -10db, Max Extension mode

 

[lovinthehd]

One happy Ultra X12 owner here, blows the H-100-II, but i suppose now it's going back to it's original localtion/purpose (pc room sub)

i can confirm this subwoofer fills my 2500 c.ft room with ease (opens up to 5000 c.ft) no problem.

settings: sub gain @ 3.25 out of 10, AVR Sub level @ 0db, Sub Trim @ -10db, Max Extension mode

What do you mean sub level is 0dB yet trim (level) is -10dB?

 

[MarcG]

0db speaker level (setting , speakers ,annual setup, level)

-10db subwoofer trim (settings , audio, subwoofer level)

 

[lovinthehd]

0db speaker level (setting , speakers ,annual setup, level)

-10db subwoofer trim (settings , audio, subwoofer level)

That's a bit different than what you said. How did you arrive at those settings?

 

[MarcG]

My physical gain knob is @ 3.25 out of 10

Avr is Denon avr-x1400h

0db speaker level (setting , speakers ,manual setup, level)

-10db subwoofer trim (settings , audio, subwoofer level)

I don't like running my subwoofers hot .

At -12db (sub trim) it almost disappears at -10db the bass has a tiny bit of meat on it .

This is all temporary, I'm waiting for an spl mic

And will most likely use REW down the road with a USB mic (future project)

 

[lovinthehd]

My physical gain knob is @ 3.25 out of 10

Avr is Denon avr-x1400h

0db speaker level (setting , speakers ,manual setup, level)

-10db subwoofer trim (settings , audio, subwoofer level)

I don't like running my subwoofers hot .

At -12db (sub trim) it almost disappears at -10db the bass has a tiny bit of meat on it .

This is all temporary, I'm waiting for an spl mic

And will most likely use REW down the road with a USB mic (future project)

Didn't use Audyssey to at least level match for now? Audyssey isn't known for setting the sub hot...

 

[MarcG]

Yes , I'm gonna do that this weekend , but I just changed furniture and moved things around , so I temporarily tuned it by ear . Sounds great for now

 

[lovinthehd]

Yes , I'm gonna do that this weekend , but I just changed furniture and moved things around , so I temporarily tuned it by ear . Sounds great for now

Just 2.1 for now? If multi-ch all your speakers are the same and equidistant from your seat? Just curious...

 

[MarcG]

5.1 for now , kef q300 L/R q650c , fluance signature series rears

4 seats

 

[MarcG]

 

[MarcG]

 

[MarcG]

Just 2.1 for now? If multi-ch all your speakers are the same and equidistant from your seat? Just curious...

FYI i had calibrated prior to acquiring and moving around the furniture. i made manual adjustments to distances. the subwoofer i manually tweaked because i moved it and the couch closer. i'll be doing another calibration tonight.

 

[KEW]

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I always love the monolithic look of a downfiring subwoofer!

Issues of decor are often difficult, but that nice marble coffee table is like a mirror for the sound from you center and sure to muddy things and a larger area rug to catch first reflections off the floor from the front 3 would also make the sound clearer.