Just bought a pair of Emotiva subs.

ORC · 3rd March 2011

They were on sale, and if the sound quality is anything like my behemoth Emotiva XPA-2 amp, I will be amazed. One thing that has me rather pumped is that they are in sealed enclosures. With class D amps the sound should be fast and tight. I'm going to try these with my Manley ML10's. Just have the subs come in where the Manley's roll off. I realize these aren't exactly JL Fathoms or anything of the sort, but if they sound decent for the money, they just might work. Here's the link:

Emotiva Ultra Series 12 Subwoofer with Studio Black Satin Lacquer Finish

I will post a detailed report soon.

Emotiva has some new Dac's for sale too, might look at them just for fun.

Bill Lagos · 3rd March 2011

Hello!

I'm also interested for a pair. I also found and I'm definitely interested for those too 99 W12.18 ICE - XTZ | Sound in balance. They have received good reviews and the price is also atractive!

I'm waiting for your review so I can make my decision

!

macc · 3rd March 2011

For that price I dunno why you wouldn't go with Rythmik... direct servo all the way IMO!

[Note: the above comment is biased

]

Bill Lagos · 4th March 2011

Hey Bob!!

Didn't know them. Definitely going to check them out!

macc · 4th March 2011

They are *awesome*, though you will have to get them shipped from the US. I paid about £1300 for the pair, including taxes/shipping, everything. Love them. LOVE them!!

lu432 · 4th March 2011

Excellent Subs one of the Acousticians on GS turned me on them. Freakn Fantastic!

ORC · 9th March 2011

Just got the subs today, triple boxed. Gorgeous satin piano black. Currently running a 0hz-200hz sweep loop at high spl. Going to let them run for a couple of days, then start playing music though them. Will report soon.

acorneau · 9th March 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORC

... Currently running a 0hz-200hz sweep loop at high spl.

I'll bet your neighbors just love you right now...

ORC · 24th March 2011

So, here's my final report on the Emotiva Ultrasub 12's. They sound really musical, with tons of headroom, and nice punch. After a very long break in period of bass sweeps, 10hz, and 20hz tones at full power (500 watts rms) the surrounds are almost fully broken in. This pair of subs now reach well below 20hz in my studio. I really like the sound of their sealed enclosures, very tight and even bass response. Are there better subs out there? Sure, but not for 2 or 3 times the price. One would have to lay down some serious scratch to find something substantially better. Emotiva does it again!

CoolColJ · 11th November 2011

Do these subs come with built in amps?

On special now, and I see they have some more expensive DSP powered versions
http://emotiva.com/xref_sub12.shtm

ORC · 18th November 2011

Yes, they have 500 watts of class D power each, along with fully ajustable crossover, and phase compensation. XLR inputs too. The integration with my ML10 monitors is entirely seamless. One cant tell where the mains roll off, and the subs start working. This is a fantastic setup for mastering.

3rd March 2011	#1
ORC Gear addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Omaha, Nebraska USA Posts: 399 Thread Starter	Just bought a pair of Emotiva subs. They were on sale, and if the sound quality is anything like my behemoth Emotiva XPA-2 amp, I will be amazed. One thing that has me rather pumped is that they are in sealed enclosures. With class D amps the sound should be fast and tight. I'm going to try these with my Manley ML10's. Just have the subs come in where the Manley's roll off. I realize these aren't exactly JL Fathoms or anything of the sort, but if they sound decent for the money, they just might work. Here's the link: Emotiva Ultra Series 12 Subwoofer with Studio Black Satin Lacquer Finish I will post a detailed report soon. Emotiva has some new Dac's for sale too, might look at them just for fun. __________________ The Omaha Recording Company

3rd March 2011	#3
macc Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2007 Location: buildy buildy Posts: 2,374 Verified Member	For that price I dunno why you wouldn't go with Rythmik... direct servo all the way IMO! [Note: the above comment is biased ] __________________ Bob Macciochi http://www.scmastering.com

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Bill Lagos Gear Head Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 54	Hello! I'm also interested for a pair. I also found and I'm definitely interested for those too 99 W12.18 ICE - XTZ \| Sound in balance. They have received good reviews and the price is also atractive! I'm waiting for your review so I can make my decision !

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Bill Lagos Gear Head Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 54	Hey Bob!! Didn't know them. Definitely going to check them out!

4th March 2011	#6
lu432 Gear addict Joined: May 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 429 Verified Member	Excellent Subs one of the Acousticians on GS turned me on them. Freakn Fantastic!

9th March 2011	#7
ORC Gear addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Omaha, Nebraska USA Posts: 399 Thread Starter	Just got the subs today, triple boxed. Gorgeous satin piano black. Currently running a 0hz-200hz sweep loop at high spl. Going to let them run for a couple of days, then start playing music though them. Will report soon.

24th March 2011	#9
ORC Gear addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Omaha, Nebraska USA Posts: 399 Thread Starter	So, here's my final report on the Emotiva Ultrasub 12's. They sound really musical, with tons of headroom, and nice punch. After a very long break in period of bass sweeps, 10hz, and 20hz tones at full power (500 watts rms) the surrounds are almost fully broken in. This pair of subs now reach well below 20hz in my studio. I really like the sound of their sealed enclosures, very tight and even bass response. Are there better subs out there? Sure, but not for 2 or 3 times the price. One would have to lay down some serious scratch to find something substantially better. Emotiva does it again!

11th November 2011	#10
CoolColJ Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 1,923	Do these subs come with built in amps? On special now, and I see they have some more expensive DSP powered versions http://emotiva.com/xref_sub12.shtm

18th November 2011	#11
ORC Gear addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Omaha, Nebraska USA Posts: 399 Thread Starter	Yes, they have 500 watts of class D power each, along with fully ajustable crossover, and phase compensation. XLR inputs too. The integration with my ML10 monitors is entirely seamless. One cant tell where the mains roll off, and the subs start working. This is a fantastic setup for mastering.