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Subwoofers — Jl Audio Fathom f110v2-GLOSS
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Jl Audio Fathom f110v2-GLOSS
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The Fathom f110v2 is a powered sealed subwoofer from JL Audio, the American company that is now part of Garmin, and it is the most compact model of the Fathom line. This version is finished in high-gloss black. The price was USD 3,500 in the United States, later about USD 4,000, and AUD 7,100 in Australia, with a three-year non-transferable warranty. The Fathom line sits above JL Audio's E-Sub and Dominion subwoofers.
Key specs that matter
A single 10 inch ultra-long-throw W7 woofer has an effective piston area of 0.0387 m2, and an effective displacement of 2.6 litres, which is the volume of air the cone moves at full excursion. The switching amplifier delivers 1.1 kW RMS short-term. Anechoic response is 27 to 111 Hz within 1.5 dB, with -3 dB points at 25 Hz and 120 Hz and -10 dB points at 19 Hz and 155 Hz. The low-pass filter runs from 30 to 130 Hz with slopes of 12 or 24 dB per octave. Phase is variable from 0 to 280 degrees at 80 Hz, and polarity is switchable. Inputs are stereo or mono balanced on Neutrik combo XLR and TRS sockets and stereo or mono unbalanced RCA, and a balanced XLR output feeds a second Fathom as a slave. The subwoofer measures 328 mm wide, 397 mm high and 439 mm deep and weighs 31 kg.
Engineering and use context
The W7 woofer is designed for very long excursion, which lets the cone displace enough air for deep bass in a small box. A sealed cabinet rolls off gradually below its resonance, and with a powerful amplifier behind the driver the response stays flat to 27 Hz. The E.L.F., or Extreme Low Frequency, trim adjusts the level at 28 Hz by -12 to +3 dB, so the deepest octave can be set separately from the overall level. Variable phase and polarity bring the subwoofer's output into line with the satellites where their ranges meet. Three power modes are offered, Off, On and Auto, the last of which wakes the amplifier when it senses an input, and the logo light can be on, off or dimmed. The balanced inputs suit long cable runs from a preamplifier or processor, and the slave output lets two Fathoms work together. The compact cabinet is heavy for its size, as the motor and amplifier are built for high output.
Pairing
Stereo systems connect through the stereo inputs, while an AV processor feeds the mono LFE input. The compact size suits rooms where a larger subwoofer will not fit.
Alternatives
The JL Audio Fathom f112v2 is the larger model of the line with a 12 inch driver.
Key specs that matter
A single 10 inch ultra-long-throw W7 woofer has an effective piston area of 0.0387 m2, and an effective displacement of 2.6 litres, which is the volume of air the cone moves at full excursion. The switching amplifier delivers 1.1 kW RMS short-term. Anechoic response is 27 to 111 Hz within 1.5 dB, with -3 dB points at 25 Hz and 120 Hz and -10 dB points at 19 Hz and 155 Hz. The low-pass filter runs from 30 to 130 Hz with slopes of 12 or 24 dB per octave. Phase is variable from 0 to 280 degrees at 80 Hz, and polarity is switchable. Inputs are stereo or mono balanced on Neutrik combo XLR and TRS sockets and stereo or mono unbalanced RCA, and a balanced XLR output feeds a second Fathom as a slave. The subwoofer measures 328 mm wide, 397 mm high and 439 mm deep and weighs 31 kg.
Engineering and use context
The W7 woofer is designed for very long excursion, which lets the cone displace enough air for deep bass in a small box. A sealed cabinet rolls off gradually below its resonance, and with a powerful amplifier behind the driver the response stays flat to 27 Hz. The E.L.F., or Extreme Low Frequency, trim adjusts the level at 28 Hz by -12 to +3 dB, so the deepest octave can be set separately from the overall level. Variable phase and polarity bring the subwoofer's output into line with the satellites where their ranges meet. Three power modes are offered, Off, On and Auto, the last of which wakes the amplifier when it senses an input, and the logo light can be on, off or dimmed. The balanced inputs suit long cable runs from a preamplifier or processor, and the slave output lets two Fathoms work together. The compact cabinet is heavy for its size, as the motor and amplifier are built for high output.
Pairing
Stereo systems connect through the stereo inputs, while an AV processor feeds the mono LFE input. The compact size suits rooms where a larger subwoofer will not fit.
Alternatives
The JL Audio Fathom f112v2 is the larger model of the line with a 12 inch driver.
Specifications
Model name
Fathom f110v2-GLOSS
Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
27
Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
120
Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)
N/A
Impedance (Ohms)
N/A
Has internal amplification
Yes
Power amplifier (W)
1100
Size (sm)
32.8 × 39.7 × 43.9
Weight (kg)
31
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