Seismic Subs
A dozen subwoofers to rock your world
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Outlaw Audio LFM-1
($579)
What’s in the Box?
• Driver size 12 inches
• Rated power 325 watts
• Cabinet design ported
• Finish satin black
• Controls variable 40- to 180-Hz low-pass crossover, level, auto-on, crossover bypass, phase switch
• Ins & outs line- and speaker-level inputs, speaker-level output
• Warranty 3 years
How Big Is It?
• Dimensions (WxHxD) 15 x 21 3/8 x 22 5/8 inches
• Volume 4 1/4 cubic feet
• Footprint 2 3/8 square feet
• Weight 62 pounds
How Low Does It Go?
• Bass limit 20 Hz at 83 dB
How Big the Bang?
• Average SPL from 25 to 62 Hz 108 dB
• Maximum SPL 113 dB at 32 Hz
• Dollars per dB $5.39
What About Setup?
I measured the crossover range as 50 to 75 Hz, so the sub will integrate best with main speakers that can play pretty low. It took a delicate touch to blend its output with my reference system.
How Does It Sound?
Acoustic bass sounded superb, with natural tone and a good sense of stage depth. The tomato squish in The Matrix Reloaded “test” DVD wasn’t masked by the low-bass rumble.
The Bottom Line
An outstanding value. It usually takes at least $700 to get a sub this powerful.
Manufacturer Outlaw Audio, www.outlawaudio.com, 866-688-5297
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