Howdy,
I have a dead sub that was part of a Cerwin Vega HT in a box set. I've had the amp replaced once under warranty (crackly and wouldn't come out of standby, etc.), but now that it's no longer under warranty, it won't come out of standby and I'm getting something new (and not CV). I really like the CV set and the sub was more than adequate (when it worked). I'm looking at the BIC F12 as a replacement, but the only thing that concerns me is that I'm going from 200 RMS to 150. I'm assuming someone will tell me that this doesn't matter much. The F12 does have higher peak power (not that it matters), wider frequency response, and well, it should actually work. So, am I going to be disappointed in this move? I listen to music and do the home theater thing, but I'm not really a serious audiophile. I also looked at the EV1200 and the PL200, but he EV has a lesser warranty and the PL200 is a bit more than I want to spend.
I was going to post links to the CV sub and the F12, but I don't have enough posts yet. So, I'll just show the basics below....
Cerwin Vega Sub....
The Cerwin-Vega 12" Front-Firing Powered Subwoofer features a bass reflex design with high-impact low-frequency response down to 28Hz, the CLS-12S is a 250W powered subwoofer. The unit offers level controls and a continuously variable crossover from 40Hz to 150Hz, enabling the user to tailor the bass response to any environment.
FEATURES
- Frequency Response: 28Hz - 150kHz
- 400W Peak Power Output
- 200W RMS/continuous
- 12" cast-frame high excursion woofer
- Continuously variable crossover from 40-150Hz
- Adjustable level control
- Speaker level and line level inputs
- LFE input
- Auto-on sensing
- User-selected polarity switch
- Hi-current, Class AB amplifier design
And the BIC F12......
- Design: Front-firing 12" 475-watt peak powered subwoofer
- Frequency Response: 25Hz - 200Hz
- Sensitivity: 90dB
- Drivers: 12" Injection molded woofer with heavy duty surround
- Magnetic Shielding: YES
- Gold-Plated Terminals:YES
- Recommended Power: Built-in Amplifier Power: 475 watts Dynamic Peak, 150 watts RMS continuous
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Dimensions: 17"H x 14 3/4"W x 17 1/4"D
- Weight: 42 Pounds Each
- Warranty: 5 Years Parts & Labor
The 12" front-firing F-12 powered subwoofer incorporates a high current 475-watt peak amplifier designed by BASH Technology in combination with a 12" injection molded long-throw woofer. A patented BIC
"Venturi" vent eliminates port noise which is often heard from other subwoofers, especially when playing demanding music and videos. The F-12 also features an adjustable crossover, adjustable volume control, automatic signal sensing, high level inputs, and both Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby Digital/DTS inputs. Finish-Black Laminate.
Thanks!!
BB
