Theory Audio Design iws12-9 12" Architectural Subwoofer

About The Theory Audio Design iws12-9 12" Architectural Subwoofer

The iws12-9 subwoofer is the most flexible subwoofer Theory makes. It can be wall mounted, ceiling mounted, flown, or simply sat on a flat surface such as the ground.

The bass the iws12-9 provides belies intuition, extending deeper than seems possible, with tight, tuneful expression. It employs a high-power, 1,400 Watt 305mm (12”) long-throw driver with a massive 102 mm (4”) voice coil housed in a compact enclosure that is easy to place within any commercial environment.

The iws12-9 ships with robust rubber isolation feet for sitting the enclosure on the ground or appropriate shelf, or the optional Yoke Bracket allows the iws12-9 subwoofer to be mounted to any appropriate surface, ceiling or wall.

For maximum output installations the iws12-9 subwoofer can be used without a grille, or the included perforated metal grille can be installed with or without noise-reducing standoffs.

Pair the iws12-9 subwoofer with Theory ic6, iw25, or Pendant Speakers for an easy to deploy, discreet, and high-performance distributed audio or commercial audio system. The performance and versatility of the iws12-9 must be experienced to be believed.

The Theory of Everything: Theory is genuinely unique - their products have completely changed the level of performance attainable from small to medium size installed sound systems. Part of the way they attain this level of performance is by employing proprietary DSP techniques to process the signal for their loudspeakers and subwoof­ers with a very high degree of precision.

As such, the Theory ecosystem of products is a little different than what you're used to as all The­ory loudspeaker models require the application of Theory High Resolution Digital Loudspeaker Processing. For this reason, it is best to think of Theory loudspeakers as "active" or "powered" speakers - Theory have just elected to place the electronics, normally installed inside the loudspeaker itself, in rack-mountable chasses, outside the harsh environment of the loudspeaker, and where wiring and service of the electronics can be accomplished painlessly.

So, when configuring system designs, always pair your chosen Theory loudspeakers with appropriate Theory Amplified Loudspeaker Controllers. These highly powerful and flexible units will make deploying Theory systems simple and painless and will guaranty the best performance available for your application.

Applications

Indoor and Outdoor Surround Sound Systems: Entertainment-focused residential and commercial spaces, backyards, drive-ins, sports entertainment complexes

Premium Outdoor and Marine: High-end courtyards, gardens, hotel pool decks, patios, and yachts - any all weather location where premium sound is desired and in-wall subwoofers are not an option

Background and Foreground Business Music Systems: Bars and sports bars, restaurants, retail stores, hotels, houses of worship, corporate conference, screening rooms, lobbies, casinos, outdoor shopping centres, amusement parks, etc

Music and Video Post Production: Surround and Dolby Atmos mix rooms, music post production

Our Review

The Theory Audio Design iws12-9 is an impressively versatile 12" architectural subwoofer that fits just about anywhere - wall, ceiling, ground, you name it. Despite its compact footprint, it delivers surprisingly deep, tight, and musical bass that feels way bigger than it looks. At the heart of the iws12-9 is a serious 1,400 Watt long-throw 12” driver with a massive 4” voice coil, giving it the muscle to shine in everything from high-end commercial installations to luxury outdoor setups. Whether you pair it with Theory’s ic6, iw25, or Pendant models the iws12-9 becomes part of a high-performance, DSP-driven system that’s as smart as it is powerful. And with options for mounting or simply placing it on the floor using the included isolation feet, it’s built to fit wherever premium sound is needed - no fuss, no compromises.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: 12” High-Output In-Wall Subwoofer for In-Ceiling, Surface Mount or Flying
• Operation: Passive, Requires 1 Theory Loudspeaker Controller Amp Channel
• DSP Requirements: Requires Model-Specific Theory-Certified DSP Loudspeaker Processing
• Driver: 1 x 12" Theory 1,400W 4-Inch Voice Coil Long Throw Woofer
• Enclosure: Multi Plywood Enclosure, Perforated Metal Grille
• Terminals: 4-Position Euroblock with Parallel Output
• Outdoor Capability: Indoor or Outdoor (Covered) Use
• Bandwidth: 24Hz - 125Hz, -3dB
• Sensitivity: 95.5dB SPL/1m
• Power Handling:
  • 700W (AES)
  • 1,400W (Continuous)
  • 2,800W (Peak)
• Minimum Recommended Power: 250W RMS
• Maximum Output: 124dB SPL / 1m
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
• Included Accessories: Rubber Isolation Feet, Black Perforated Powder Coated Aluminium Grille
• Optional Accessories: Yoke Surface Mount Bracket
• Colour: Black
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 356 x 864 x 140mm
• Weight: 22.2 kg
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years. Does not include misuse.

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.