Sunfire HRS-12 Powered Subwoofer Review
Summary
- Product Name: HRS-12
- Manufacturer: Sunfire Corporation
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- Value Rating:





- Review Date: March 24, 2008
- MSRP: $899
- Specifications
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Enclosure: Front firing sealed enclosure
Amplifier Type: Proprietary Tracking Down Converter Design
Amplifier Power (RMS): 1000 Watts
Power Consumption (avg./peak/stand by): 600 W/2000 W/16 W
Bass Extension (-3dB): 18 Hz
Woofer: 12" polymer treated paper cone
Preamp gain: Defeat to +15 dB
Crossover Frequency: 30 Hz to 100 Hz
Crossover type: Continuous variable low pass filter with bypass
Crossover Slope: -24db/octave
Phase: Continuous variable 0 to 180 degrees
Dimensions: (HxWxD): 13.5" x 13.5" x 13.5"
Weight (lbs): 38 lbs.
Pros
- A big subwoofer in a little subwoofer’s body
- Plenty of power, output, and depth
- Attractive finish and/or small size help with WAF
Cons
- Soft clipping circuitry does kick in at times
Introduction
To get good monster bass, usually some fairly mongo subs are required. It is rare to find a sub this small that can not only provide copious bass output, but also can provide deep and accurate bass output as well. While not cheap by some standards, the HRS-12 subwoofers do an excellent job balancing the design and providing outstanding performance without skyrocketing the price. . Considering that the HRS-12s can easily provide better than two thirds of the performance of subs like the Fathoms at a mere one third of the price, the HRS-12s are a well engineered, high value product that represents a very good bargain for anyone looking for extreme levels of bass performance at less than extreme prices.
- Sunfire HRS-12 Design and Construction
- Sunfire HRS-12 Listening Tests
- Sunfire HRS-12 Measurements and Conclusion