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title: "Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12\"  Powered Subwoofer"
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# Selectable Auto-on mode Downward-firing flared port 12" long-throw woofer Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12"  Powered Subwoofer

**Brand:** dayton audio
**Price:** ₪829
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your audio game—because your space deserves theater-grade bass.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12"  Powered Subwoofer by dayton audio
- **How much does it cost?** ₪829 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- dayton audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dayton audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Auto-On Mode:** Energy-efficient and hassle-free—powers up only when you need it.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No extra amps required—just connect and unleash cinematic sound instantly.
- • **Sleek, Minimalist Black Finish:** Blends seamlessly with any modern decor for a professional, unobtrusive look.
- • **Immersive 12" Long-Throw Woofer:** Feel every beat with deep, powerful bass that transforms your space.
- • **Precision Bass with Flared Port Design:** Experience clean, distortion-free lows that elevate your home theater or music setup.

## Overview

The Dayton Audio SUB-1200 is a 12-inch powered subwoofer featuring a heavy-duty long-throw driver and a downward-firing flared port for clean, powerful bass reproduction. Designed for small home theaters and listening rooms, it includes a selectable auto-on mode for energy efficiency and a textured black vinyl finish that complements any decor. This plug-and-play subwoofer delivers deep bass down to 25-30Hz, offering audiophile-level performance at an accessible price point.

## Description

Product description Add thrilling low-frequency effects to your home cinema experience! The Dayton Audio SUB series-powered subwoofer systems are the perfect addition to any home theater system. These powered subs feature a bottom-firing, flared port, bass-reflex design for reduced port noise and increased bass response. They also utilize a long-throw woofer to produce house-shaking power. The amplifier features high and low-level inputs and high-level outputs, a phase switch, independent volume control, an auto on/off switch (activated by an input signal) and a variable 12 dB electronic low pass filter. These compact subs are finished in an unobtrusive black vinyl that will complement any decor. Onboard connectivity makes this an easy-to-add and easy-to-adjust solution 1. Line Level Inputs The line level inputs are used to connect pre-put or preamplifier outputs directly to the subwoofer amplifier's internal crossover. These inputs are summed to mono. This is the preferred way to connect the subwoofer amplifier. If you have a mono line level signal from a "Pro-Logic" or "Dolby Digital" receiver use the right "red" input. Note: If a LFE mono output is connected, set the crossover point to maximum. 2. High Level Inputs If preamplifier outputs are not available, use the high-level (speaker) inputs. The speaker level inputs can be connected directly to the amplifier by inserting the speaker wire. 3. High Level Outputs There are also high level outputs which can be used to connect to main speakers or to another powered subwoofer with high level inputs. Note: High level outputs are paralleled to the high level inputs with no high pass filter. 4. Crossover Frequency Control Continuously variable from 40 Hz at 12 dB/octave. Set the frequency control to where the audio does not sound "muddy", normally between 60-80 Hz. Note: If a LFE mono output is connected set the crossover point to maximum. 5. Gain Control Adjusts the output level of the subwoofer. Set the level to where the bass frequencies blend with the other speakers. Note: Most people have a tendency to set the level too high, which makes the audio sound "boomy". 6. Phase Switch Selectable between 0° and 180°. This assists subwoofer placement. The correct position will be the one that provides the most apparent bass output. 7. Power Switch (Auto On/Off) When the power is in the auto position, the amplifier will automatically turn on when a signal is present. Note: In auto/off mode, the power on LED is always on (red), even when amp is in rest mode (off). The power LED will turn green when the unit is activated. Powerful Low End The Dayton Audio SUB series powered subwoofer system is capable of delivering realistic, room-shaking home theater bass effects—even in larger rooms. Features Downward-firing flared port design for clean, powerful bass Selectable "Auto-on" mode Heavy duty long-throw woofer Perfect for small home theaters or listening rooms Unobtrusive textured black vinyl finish

Review: "Works Great as a Dual Subwoofer System and Better than the Bass Shakers for Bass Shaking Effect & Sound... - Updated review: I wish I would have puchased two Dayton Audio SUB-1200 Subwoofers 4 years ago, instead of only one. These subwoofers truly deliver low frequencies which you can actually feel & hear, unlike the bass shakers which only vibrate to the bass frequencies & produce absolutely no sound. You can verify this youself with Parts Express Technical support. Additionally, this is simply plug & play w/o having to purchase an additional amplifiers as required with the bass shakers. However, you'll definitely need to use an SPL Meter to calibrate your subwoofers separately. Remember to disconnect your other subwoofers, before calibrating! I recommend using the Digital SPL meter by Radio Shack, which makes calibrating very easy. Use C weighting with slow response. I recommend positioning the back of the subwoofer exactly 7 inches away from the wall corner & exactly 4 inches away from the side corner of wall for maximum bass response. (or vice versa depending upon space restrictions) I positioned the subwoofer in an used closet behind my sofa with the door shut. This is considered a NO NO, but using an SPL meter will definitely be required to eliminate closet door vibrations or the unpleasant boomy sound. I recommend postioning the front of the subwoofer 4 inches away from the back of your sofa, if your sofa is not placed near a corner wall, if you want to experience the bass shaker effect. Note: Postion the SPL meter by the subwoofer as if you were sitting in front of it about 4 inches away & at ear level position. If you use a Hometheater PC you may need to adjust the equalizer settings, if you use to maximize the effects &/or to reduce the effects. If you patiently do everything I suggest, you should be thrilled with the results you get. The sound & bass shaker effect appears very natural & realistic. Please let me know if this review helped you in any way by clicking the yes button. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Original Review "The Dayton Audio SUB-1200 Subwoofer Delivers Deep Quality Bass 25-30Hz... You'll Feel & Appreciate (But Not Your Neighbors) Are you kidding me? A subwoofer for only $129 with free shipping claiming 25Hz frequencies? Try comparing against HSU, SVS, Klipsch, Velodyne, BIC & Polks 12 inch Subwoofers. As you may know you'll pay 3x & more for a subwoofer which can truly produce 30Hz & lower bass frequencies. True this subwoofer won't reach beyond 25Hz, but the audio frequencies of almost all music & movies typically don't extend beyond 30Hz with a few extending as low as 25Hz. The frequency output is predetermined. 30-25Hz will satisfy virtually everybody- even serious audiophiles. Which is why this subwoofer is a true an underrated little-known gem. Note: I highly recommend ordering this subwoofer as it truly does delivers deep bass 30-25Hz for an absolute bargain. This is rare to find such a hidden value like this especially if you appreciate high end audio. I really you won’t be disappointed. Continue reading if you want to discover tips which may appreciate trying. Here’s My Story: I'm thinking, this must be total garbage or it's completely constructed out of cheap low grade materials. (However, my assumption was wrong) Do you have any idea how much a quality subwoofer costs which can really deliver 30Hz & under low frequencies? These are the frequencies you need & want for surround sound effects & for the effects of live music. Do you realize you'll pay on the average $500-$1000 & more for such a subwoofer, which does not include the high cost of shipping? I accidentally discovered this subwoofer after reading another desertcart reviewers positive review with a high end system posted elsewhere. At the time I was just searching & had limited funds, but the review sold me on testing it. So I decided it was worth taking the risk under desertcarts return policy. I honestly I felt like an eager kid ordering a pair of X-ray see-thru glasses from a comic book with great expectations. Within 4 days of ordering I received a HUGE heavy box. The shipping alone would cost almost the price of this subwoofer to ship an item this heavy & securely packaged! After unpacking the box sealed within another box. I placed the subwoofer in the front right hand corner of my living room for maximum bass amplication. Note: Don’t use equal distance for best results. For example: Place 6 inches away from front wall & perhaps 9 inches away from side wall with driver aimed toward wall for bass amplification. However, this may or may not work for you depending on your sound acoustics/environment-just test it. Now I turned the crossover frequency dial to the max to allow my receivers crossovers to control the low frequencies. Then I turn the subwoofers phase switch off. Note: Leave on the phase switch, if you have another matching subwoofer placed diagonally across the corner from the other matching subwoofer. For best results for calibrating/fine tuning the frequencies of the subwoofer to match my surround speakers. I used a Radio Shack SPL meter (sound pressure level meter). Use either analog or digital. I have both but prefer the digital. Don't be cheap & rely on your ears, audiophile or not. Today’s receivers have this already, but I don’t trust the accuracy. I recommend using the Radio Shack SPL meter & no other substitutes. From experience other SPL meters are simply not accurate. Expect to pay from $15 to $50 used & $50 new. You won't be disappointed. The Radio Shack SPL meter will help unlock the full potential of any subwoofer like The Dayton Audio SUB-1200 Subwoofer. For example, instead of hearing the music I can literally feel the music even at low volume levels. It's like experiencing the sound impact of an IMAX theater. It's hard to believe or even explain. Definitely test your favorite music & movies as a demo. The Dayton Audio SUB-1200 Subwoofer will compel you to feel like you’re actually experiencing a movie like "Saving Private Ryan". It almost literally feels like you're there experiencing the action. Whatever you do, absolutely use the Radio Shack SPL meter along with an audio calibration disc for aligning matching the frequencies of your subwoofer & satellite speakers to get true 3-D surround sound. Or use the SPL meter within your receiver’s remote control. Furthermore you'll want to use an audio calibration disc from either Avia or Video Essential together with the SPL meter to match the loudness of your subwoofer with your front left speaker for seamless audio. Actually I recommend you get the "Disney WOW: World of Wonder [Blu-ray or DVD sold on desertcart with rave reviews. Save your money & just order the 1 disc version as you don't need the 2nd disc. You can download WOW Technical Manual from disney.com, which you should read before receiving your disc. [...]Thanks!
Review: This is one really great subwoofer and at a very affordable price! - Well this WAS offered at an incredible price. I don't know if it still is. this is a great subwoofer! Its rather large, and it has a great sound as a result. It has clear lows and its a powerful unit. I keep the gain knob down on this one. Especially for late night movie watching. I found this subwoofer in a rather round a bout fashion. I have a nice Yamaha 7.2 Surround Sound system for my 47 inch HDTV, and up till now I have been buying only Klipsch Speakers for it.Ffor this is my "main" system. Of course I can'tt afford the real high end Klipsch line, so I have bought the more affordable Icon and Synergy speakers. I never bought my subwoofer as I kept watching the Klipsch brand subs and they were just too expensive for me.. However I saw one Klipsch subwoofer on "sale" but while reading through the reviews, this one reviewer commented that unless you pay top dollar for a Klpisch Sub, this Dayton Audio Sub-1200 was impressively less costly and had an incredible sound that he matched up with his other Klipsch speakers. He highly recommended the Dayton 12 inch and said the Dayton 10 inch was not really good. So I clicked over to the Dayton 12 inch, and saw there was like mostly 5 star reviews. A couple of four stars and nothing lower. So I bought this. It came in very fast, and really well packed. It has this very nice almost furniture finish to it. It has a very nice look to it. It is very easy to use, as I just plugged it into my subwoofer out port on my Surround Stereo, and it started working right away. It does have other types of possible connections, but I am not a tech specialist when it comes to super advanced wiring of speakers through Subs, etc.. This Subwoofer did need a "break in" period. Most of the speakers I buy need a good 100-200 hour break in period. Especially the Klipschs. At first I didn't hear the bass clearly but after using it for about a week, it started breaking in, and rapidly became incredibly clear and crisp and very strong! It has a regular front end speaker in it, and a "down-firing" open port.. There was a little confusion as to whether the speaker itself was aimed downward. I know it sounds silly, but I just wanted to clarify that the speaker is not "aimed" downward. This is a great Subwoofer that will really be a great addition to anybody's Surrround System. When its all on and its during the day or early evening when I won't be torturing my neighbors, I turn the volume up, pop in a Blue Ray disc, and I swear! It sounds like I am in a movie theater. This Sub really makes the whole system sound very "Real." I highly recommend it... Now that I have it, I cannot even imagine not using it.

## Features

- Downward-firing flared port design for clean, powerful bass
- Selectable "Auto-on" mode
- Heavy duty long-throw 12" woofer
- Perfect for small home theaters or listening rooms
- Unobtrusive, textured black vinyl finish complements any decor

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00669L3HS |
| Additional Features | Bass Boost, Stereo Pairing |
| Antenna Location | Volume |
| Audio Driver Size | 12 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Mono |
| Best Sellers Rank | #153,647 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #263 in Home Audio Subwoofers |
| Brand | Dayton Audio |
| Built-In Media | Speaker |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Television, Projector, Laptop, MP3 Player |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Car |
| Connectivity Protocol | RCA |
| Connectivity Technology | RCA |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Button |
| Customer Package Type | Not Flat Free Package |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 358 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Wood |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00844632094118 |
| Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Input Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.75"D x 16.68"W x 16.75"H |
| Item Weight | 32.9 Pounds |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Dayton Audio |
| Model Name | SUB-1200 |
| Model Number | SUB-1200 |
| Mounting Type | Floor Standing |
| Number Of Circuits | 1 |
| Number of Audio Channels | 1.0 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 80 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 12 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
| Specific Uses For Product | home theater systems, music listening, low-frequency audio applications |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 12 Inches |
| UPC | 844632094118 |
| Warranty Description | 5 Years |
| Warranty Type | Full |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | No Wireless Communication Technology |
| Woofer Diameter | 12 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Mono
- **Brand:** Dayton Audio
- **Connectivity Technology:** RCA
- **Input Voltage:** 110 Volts
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 80 Watts

## Images

![Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12"  Powered Subwoofer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GtE0RwpiL.jpg)
![Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12"  Powered Subwoofer - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811zWRyQfRL.jpg)
![Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12"  Powered Subwoofer - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81eUvG64z9L.jpg)
![Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12"  Powered Subwoofer - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81l9v1jH8jL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: A reviewer says the AUTO on/off does NOT work.  Is it a defective unit or does this work?  This is a key feature for me.**
A: The auto on/off works just fine on both of my Dayton SUB-1200 subs.  Once a low frequency signal is sent through the LFE into the sub it turns on.  They do seems to turn back off a little too soon but its not too bad.  I would have to say it seems like a couple minutes of no audio they turn off.

**Q: How does this sub woofer sound with music - I'm not interested in "booming" home theater explosions, but rather a clear, well-defined bass?**
A: I'm a boomer using this sub with a 90's vintage Yamaha 45w/ch receiver (I specifically chose this sub because of how easy it is to hook up to a vintage amp) and I find I can adjust it with the gain control of the back of the sub to make it work with whatever kind of music I happen to be playing. I turn it up just a little past half way for pop and hip hop, and just a little less on the gain and crossover for rock and jazz. 

I like the way my system (Yamaha RX-360, Rotel TT with Shure cartridge, and Boston Acoustics A-100 floor standing speakers) sounds with it so much I think it would probably cost at least twice as much to replace it with a better speaker.

**Q: Is the woofer on the bottom or the front. The pictures show the woofer on the front, but the description says, "downward firing".**
A: The woofer fires to the front.  It's the port that is downward firing.

**Q: My music listening room is (i think) 10x12 feet. how is this sub for music listening? should i opt for something like the sub-1000 instead?**
A: The 1200 will be more than adequate for that room size. In fact you will probably not even get close to turning it up full tilt. I run mine between 1/2 and  3/4 Gain. With the frequency around 90hz depending on what im listening to music wise or watching video wise. Im quite sure my neighbors in the house next door can here my sub-woofer at times. So if you are in a condo or apt, you will have the gain turned down much more. Or if maybe you dont give a hoot, its a sure thing you will get a knock on the door and it might be the police (been there done that-LOL)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Works Great as a Dual Subwoofer System and Better than the Bass Shakers for Bass Shaking Effect & Sound...
*by A***N on August 3, 2013*

Updated review: I wish I would have puchased two Dayton Audio SUB-1200 Subwoofers 4 years ago, instead of only one. These subwoofers truly deliver low frequencies which you can actually feel & hear, unlike the bass shakers which only vibrate to the bass frequencies & produce absolutely no sound. You can verify this youself with Parts Express Technical support. Additionally, this is simply plug & play w/o having to purchase an additional amplifiers as required with the bass shakers. However, you'll definitely need to use an SPL Meter to calibrate your subwoofers separately. Remember to disconnect your other subwoofers, before calibrating! I recommend using the Digital SPL meter by Radio Shack, which makes calibrating very easy. Use C weighting with slow response. I recommend positioning the back of the subwoofer exactly 7 inches away from the wall corner & exactly 4 inches away from the side corner of wall for maximum bass response. (or vice versa depending upon space restrictions) I positioned the subwoofer in an used closet behind my sofa with the door shut. This is considered a NO NO, but using an SPL meter will definitely be required to eliminate closet door vibrations or the unpleasant boomy sound. I recommend postioning the front of the subwoofer 4 inches away from the back of your sofa, if your sofa is not placed near a corner wall, if you want to experience the bass shaker effect. Note: Postion the SPL meter by the subwoofer as if you were sitting in front of it about 4 inches away & at ear level position. If you use a Hometheater PC you may need to adjust the equalizer settings, if you use to maximize the effects &/or to reduce the effects. If you patiently do everything I suggest, you should be thrilled with the results you get. The sound & bass shaker effect appears very natural & realistic. Please let me know if this review helped you in any way by clicking the yes button. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Original Review "The Dayton Audio SUB-1200 Subwoofer Delivers Deep Quality Bass 25-30Hz... You'll Feel & Appreciate (But Not Your Neighbors) Are you kidding me? A subwoofer for only $129 with free shipping claiming 25Hz frequencies? Try comparing against HSU, SVS, Klipsch, Velodyne, BIC & Polks 12 inch Subwoofers. As you may know you'll pay 3x & more for a subwoofer which can truly produce 30Hz & lower bass frequencies. True this subwoofer won't reach beyond 25Hz, but the audio frequencies of almost all music & movies typically don't extend beyond 30Hz with a few extending as low as 25Hz. The frequency output is predetermined. 30-25Hz will satisfy virtually everybody- even serious audiophiles. Which is why this subwoofer is a true an underrated little-known gem. Note: I highly recommend ordering this subwoofer as it truly does delivers deep bass 30-25Hz for an absolute bargain. This is rare to find such a hidden value like this especially if you appreciate high end audio. I really you won’t be disappointed. Continue reading if you want to discover tips which may appreciate trying. Here’s My Story: I'm thinking, this must be total garbage or it's completely constructed out of cheap low grade materials. (However, my assumption was wrong) Do you have any idea how much a quality subwoofer costs which can really deliver 30Hz & under low frequencies? These are the frequencies you need & want for surround sound effects & for the effects of live music. Do you realize you'll pay on the average $500-$1000 & more for such a subwoofer, which does not include the high cost of shipping? I accidentally discovered this subwoofer after reading another Amazon reviewers positive review with a high end system posted elsewhere. At the time I was just searching & had limited funds, but the review sold me on testing it. So I decided it was worth taking the risk under Amazons return policy. I honestly I felt like an eager kid ordering a pair of X-ray see-thru glasses from a comic book with great expectations. Within 4 days of ordering I received a HUGE heavy box. The shipping alone would cost almost the price of this subwoofer to ship an item this heavy & securely packaged! After unpacking the box sealed within another box. I placed the subwoofer in the front right hand corner of my living room for maximum bass amplication. Note: Don’t use equal distance for best results. For example: Place 6 inches away from front wall & perhaps 9 inches away from side wall with driver aimed toward wall for bass amplification. However, this may or may not work for you depending on your sound acoustics/environment-just test it. Now I turned the crossover frequency dial to the max to allow my receivers crossovers to control the low frequencies. Then I turn the subwoofers phase switch off. Note: Leave on the phase switch, if you have another matching subwoofer placed diagonally across the corner from the other matching subwoofer. For best results for calibrating/fine tuning the frequencies of the subwoofer to match my surround speakers. I used a Radio Shack SPL meter (sound pressure level meter). Use either analog or digital. I have both but prefer the digital. Don't be cheap & rely on your ears, audiophile or not. Today’s receivers have this already, but I don’t trust the accuracy. I recommend using the Radio Shack SPL meter & no other substitutes. From experience other SPL meters are simply not accurate. Expect to pay from $15 to $50 used & $50 new. You won't be disappointed. The Radio Shack SPL meter will help unlock the full potential of any subwoofer like The Dayton Audio SUB-1200 Subwoofer. For example, instead of hearing the music I can literally feel the music even at low volume levels. It's like experiencing the sound impact of an IMAX theater. It's hard to believe or even explain. Definitely test your favorite music & movies as a demo. The Dayton Audio SUB-1200 Subwoofer will compel you to feel like you’re actually experiencing a movie like "Saving Private Ryan". It almost literally feels like you're there experiencing the action. Whatever you do, absolutely use the Radio Shack SPL meter along with an audio calibration disc for aligning matching the frequencies of your subwoofer & satellite speakers to get true 3-D surround sound. Or use the SPL meter within your receiver’s remote control. Furthermore you'll want to use an audio calibration disc from either Avia or Video Essential together with the SPL meter to match the loudness of your subwoofer with your front left speaker for seamless audio. Actually I recommend you get the "Disney WOW: World of Wonder [Blu-ray or DVD sold on Amazon with rave reviews. Save your money & just order the 1 disc version as you don't need the 2nd disc. You can download WOW Technical Manual from disney.com, which you should read before receiving your disc. [...]Thanks!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is one really great subwoofer and at a very affordable price!
*by C***L on January 2, 2015*

Well this WAS offered at an incredible price. I don't know if it still is. this is a great subwoofer! Its rather large, and it has a great sound as a result. It has clear lows and its a powerful unit. I keep the gain knob down on this one. Especially for late night movie watching. I found this subwoofer in a rather round a bout fashion. I have a nice Yamaha 7.2 Surround Sound system for my 47 inch HDTV, and up till now I have been buying only Klipsch Speakers for it.Ffor this is my "main" system. Of course I can'tt afford the real high end Klipsch line, so I have bought the more affordable Icon and Synergy speakers. I never bought my subwoofer as I kept watching the Klipsch brand subs and they were just too expensive for me.. However I saw one Klipsch subwoofer on "sale" but while reading through the reviews, this one reviewer commented that unless you pay top dollar for a Klpisch Sub, this Dayton Audio Sub-1200 was impressively less costly and had an incredible sound that he matched up with his other Klipsch speakers. He highly recommended the Dayton 12 inch and said the Dayton 10 inch was not really good. So I clicked over to the Dayton 12 inch, and saw there was like mostly 5 star reviews. A couple of four stars and nothing lower. So I bought this. It came in very fast, and really well packed. It has this very nice almost furniture finish to it. It has a very nice look to it. It is very easy to use, as I just plugged it into my subwoofer out port on my Surround Stereo, and it started working right away. It does have other types of possible connections, but I am not a tech specialist when it comes to super advanced wiring of speakers through Subs, etc.. This Subwoofer did need a "break in" period. Most of the speakers I buy need a good 100-200 hour break in period. Especially the Klipschs. At first I didn't hear the bass clearly but after using it for about a week, it started breaking in, and rapidly became incredibly clear and crisp and very strong! It has a regular front end speaker in it, and a "down-firing" open port.. There was a little confusion as to whether the speaker itself was aimed downward. I know it sounds silly, but I just wanted to clarify that the speaker is not "aimed" downward. This is a great Subwoofer that will really be a great addition to anybody's Surrround System. When its all on and its during the day or early evening when I won't be torturing my neighbors, I turn the volume up, pop in a Blue Ray disc, and I swear! It sounds like I am in a movie theater. This Sub really makes the whole system sound very "Real." I highly recommend it... Now that I have it, I cannot even imagine not using it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best deal for super budget 12” sub that plays down to 24/26hz!
*by M***Y on September 11, 2024*

The Dayton Sub1200 is an excellent super budget subwoofer for HT! I ended up ordering it thru Amazon because there was a 10% coupon which essentially got the tax free and then some. Also the shipping was faster with Amazon. I felt bad not buying direct from parts express and although I had a coupon for both, the fact that my payments are setup and secure thru Amazon was the deciding factor. As for the sub, I’ve had it added to my Samsung Q990C soundbar long enough and put it thru its paces to have a good feel of what this sub can and can’t do. First off, this sub WILL play down to 25/26hz in-room and with some authority but under 24hz even with corner loading and in-room response, it just doesn’t cut it (not audible or felt). I researched for months and do regret not saving up for the new OSD FS12 which plays down to 18hz and lower or even better the RSL Speedwoofer 10S II which plays down to 22hz anechoic, both of which are about $400 or less with free shipping, I wasn’t sure if what I wanted to do was even going to work. I figured out that you can splice into the speaker wires inside the Q990C soundbar subwoofer to get a high level signal out to a powered sub with hi level inputs!! This actually works very well! Much better than the guy on YouTube that just cut open some RCA cables and spliced into the speaker wire inside the q990C sub and connected it to the low level input on his Klipsch subwoofer. Not knocking his video since he’s the one that confirmed my idea, but I figured out that you can add any sub with high-level inputs to any Samsung soundbar subwoofer just by tapping into the soundbar’s sub speaker wire. I then used some Amazon tech flex and heat shrinks to make a speaker wire interconnect ran out through the port, make sure you secure the cable coming out inside the box and especially inside the port. (If the cable is loose or even just sitting freely inside the port, it will cause all kinds of horrible noises!) then I just made up 15 foot speaker cable with opposing spade connectors and ran that to the high level input on the back of the sub1200. (Future plan to install 5 way binding posts - double sided maybe to q990 subwoofer to eliminate the wires coming out of the port. In my pics you’ll notice I made a jumper from right to left inputs, this isn’t necessary and does Not effect ohm resistance, I found I was able to more accurately dial in the gain by doing this. Lastly, I strongly recommend the Dayton 12” sub1200 because where the Dayton 12” starts to come alive is when the Samsung sub starts to die off! It took some time to find the sweet spot on the crossover to do this, but once it was dialed in, and having both subs at the front of my room next to the soundbar, the bass sounded astronomically better!! The whole system sounds better now and with the extra kick of the Dayton 12”, plus having 2 subs instead of one, the whole room fills up with bass! The downside… I dunno if it’s the driver or the amp (I think amp, but it did “bottom out” on me a few times playing certain low frequencies or certain soundtracks. For example, the very beginning of Cloverfield, has a heavy super bass note that gets louder and louder, and at one point the speaker just bottomed out/popped! Like it was about to blow or something. Of course, nothing was damaged but I did end up turning the gain down a bit after that. Plus, with the soundbar controls, any changes you make to the q990C, bass, sub level, ai sound etc, transmits over to the Sub1200 because it gets its signal from the factory 8” sub. My only other “thing of note” is, the box itself is pretty well built, however the “knock test” on top of the box isn’t great. I wish they had added some extra bracing around the top and other areas. After warranty is up, I’m prob gonna open it up and glue in some 45s or maybe just a couple braces across the top and sides. I did buy some polyfill to staple to the insides but after some research, It seems I need to buy some of that noise cancelling material kinda like “No rez” from GR or parts express. One free mod I did do however, is I had some old hardwood closet shelving from a previous house, I sprayed that with some black truck undercoating paint I had laying around and cut it to fit under the Sub1200 to support it off the carpet. This cut down on the boominess of the subwoofer big time from it just sitting on the carpet (my room is above the garage, so it would just resonate everywhere). Next I’d like to get some isolation feet for the sub1200. And eventually I may add a 3rd sub, but the next one will have to be at least an OSD FS15” $699 plays sub 14hz or the RSL Speedwoofer 12S $749 sub 16hz, or maybe even an HSU VTF-3 MK5 15” 999.00 for much more SPL and to finally get some sun 20hz performance. Btw. The Paradigm V12 is on sale for $584! Plays down to 18hz DIN but more importantly, it has Anthem Room Correction ARC, which would be awesome to have to better dial in your subs. *all subs above have high level inputs so you don’t have to use a Hi-low converter! Thank you Dayton Audio! Highly recommend for anyone with super budget in mind but wants more bass than any soundbar sub will give you!! Update: 2/12/26 - I finally was able to get an RSL 12S Speedwoofer during holidays on their powerbuy program so not I have all 3 subs going! However, stepping up to a “real” subwoofer is unreal!! Now that I know all of this, I would suggest making sure to buy a sub that plays down to 20hz at least at spl levels for the room size rather than wasting time on cheap budget options. I have the sub1200 crossover set to about 110 now and since it dies out about 30 hz, the RSL 12S is set to about 50hz low pass to blend in both subs. Also, the 12S is semi nearfield and it sounds soo good at every frequency and no longer a one note wonder. Anyway, this review is pointless now that Dayton stopped selling the sub1200. But hopefully anyone reading this will just order an RSL 10S or PB1000 first and save the time and $$. Ther are also tons of sealed and passive radiator style subs with high level inputs available for anyone with the new Q990F sealed subwoofer.

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