About The JL Audio Fathom f212v2 Subwoofer
The f212v2 is a powered subwoofer with a Dual 12" (305mm) Bass Drivers and 3,600 Watts of Power.
The f212v2 is the ultimate expression of the Fathom formula. Ideal for larger spaces due to its higher efficiency and higher power output. The combination of dual ultra-long throw W7 12-inch drivers and a very powerful switching amplifier, give it jaw-dropping performance capabilities at any listening level.
Because it is built with the same driver and amplifier technology as JL Audio's flagship Gotham®, the f212v2 delivers a tremendous level of sound quality. Low distortion, excellent dynamic capabilities and shockingly deep bass extension will allow you to experience all the excitement of the most demanding cinematic material, while also being able to reproduce all the nuance and texture of your most delicate musical material.
A complete set of signal processing features is easily accessible on the front panel of every Fathom. These include a highly flexible low-pass filter, variable phase, switchable polarity, e.l.f. trim and JL Audio's powerful Digital Automatic Room Optimisation (D.A.R.O.) system.
A calibrated microphone is included for the D.A.R.O. system. Input connections are made via unbalanced RCA connections or balanced Neutrik® combo XLR/TRS jacks. Also included is an XLR output to connect a second Fathom® as a slave unit.
About Fathom: Fathom® subwoofers are ideal for larger spaces thanks to their higher efficiency and higher power output. The combination of ultra-long throw W7-HT drivers and a very powerful switching amplifier result in jaw-dropping performance capabilities at any listening level.
Built Like No Other: The Fathom assembly process brings together all the key component groups: drivers, electronics, wire harnesses and enclosures. A single technician assumes responsibility for the complete assembly process. The finished units make a short trip to the testing room for a series of critical performance and electrical tests.
Technology: JL Audio's engineering department is at the forefront of research into fundamental loudspeaker behaviour. They have developed proprietary electromagnetic and suspension analysis systems and invested heavily in state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing. This has produced subwoofer drivers widely considered as reference standards for linear displacement and dynamic stability. It has also resulted in numerous U.S. and International Patents issued for technologies that refine and extend the performance envelope of the dynamic driver.
Our Take
The JL Audio Fathom f212v2 is a beast of a subwoofer designed to deliver jaw dropping sound performance in larger spaces. Featuring dual 12-inch (305 mm) ultra-long throw W7 drivers and an outrageous 3,600-watt switching amplifier, this subwoofer provides the immensely impressive output typically associated with larger subwoofer systems. Drawing from the same driver and amplifier technology as the flagship Gotham®, the f212v2 ensures outstanding sound quality with low distortion, excellent dynamics, and thunderously deep bass. Its front panel offers a comprehensive array of signal processing features, including a flexible low-pass filter, variable phase, switchable polarity, and JL Audio's advanced Digital Automatic Room Optimisation (D.A.R.O.) system, which uses a calibrated microphone for precise room tuning. Input options include unbalanced RCA connections and balanced Neutrik® combo XLR/TRS jacks, with an XLR output for linking a second Fathom as a slave unit. Each Fathom subwoofer is meticulously assembled by a single technician, ensuring quality and consistency, and undergoes rigorous testing to meet JL Audio's high standards. With innovative technologies and numerous patents, the f212v2 is further evidence of JL Audio's commitment to advancing loudspeaker performance and engineering excellence.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Ultra High Power, Ultra High Performance Dual Driver Subwoofer
- Unbalanced Inputs: Stereo or Mono (two RCA jacks)
- Balanced Inputs: Stereo or Mono (two female XLR jacks)
- Output To Slave: Balanced (one male XLR jack)
- Input Modes: Master or Slave
- Level Modes: Reference (fixed gain) or Variable from full mute to +15 dB over reference gain
- Power Modes: Off, On or Automatic Signal-Sensing
- Light Modes: Off, On or Dim
- Low Pass Filter Mode: Off, 12 dB per octave or 24 dB per octave
- Low Pass Filter Crossover Frequency: Variable from 30 Hz – 130 Hz
- Polarity: 0 or 180 degrees
- Phase: Variable from 0 – 280 degrees, referenced to 80 Hz
- L.F. (Extreme Low Frequency) Trim: Variable from –12 dB to +3 dB at 25 Hz
- Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.): 18-Band, with included, laboratory-grade calibration microphone, defeatable
- Enclosure Type: Sealed
- Drivers: Dual 12" (305mm) nominal diameter
- Frequency Response (anechoic)
- 20 – 97 Hz (±1.5dB)
- –3 dB at 19 Hz / 110 Hz
- –10 dB at 15 Hz / 157 Hz
- Effective Piston Area: 168 sq. in. (0.1084 sq. m)
- Effective Displacement: 9.4 litres
- Amplifier Power: 3,600 Watts RMS
- Removable Power Cable: Upgrade to a Premium Power Cable for better performance
- Finish: Gloss Black
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 379 x 812 x 518mm
- Weight: 93 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 3 Years
- Built in the USA with Global Components
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.