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JL Audio, Inc. JL Audio Fathom f112 Subwoofer

Performance Rating:(5.0 out of 5)
Value Rating:(4.5 out of 5)


MSRP: $2200 - $2700

Review date: Mar 23, 2007

The JL Audio has produced a very serious subwoofer in the Fathom f112, the smallest sibling in their home audio line.. This is a powerful sub capable of prodigious deep bass output. Make no mistake; if you have loose objects in the house, this sub will locate them and point them out. Also, be prepared to find interior partition walls complaining into adjacent rooms. For the best possible listening experience, find all loose items and secure them. For those who have not experienced a subwoofer capable of generating bass to the limits of human hearing, one with substantial output capabilities down into the subsonic range, the JL Fanthom f112 with acquaint you nicely. Add this sub to your auditioning shopping list if you are after ultra high performance, reasonable box size and cost.

ProsCons
  • Powerful sub capable of tactile bass.
  • Detailed, precise low frequency output.
  • Musical with excellent micro and macro dynamics.
  • Superb build quality and finish.
  • ARO feature will take the mud out of the listening experience.
  • Heavy.
  • Power switch located under grille.
  • Automatic Room Correction (ARO) can be finicky to set.
  • Gloss finish is easily smudged, requires frequent cleaning in the presence of little fingers.
  • Heavy.

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