Subwoofers can be a point of contention within a home. Integrators and enthusiasts like subwoofers because they complete home theater audio systems. Interior designers, however, are usually not in favor subs because they can detract from the aesthetics of a room design.
With the release of its Foundation subwoofer, Springfield, Ill.-based Legacy Audio has introduced a product to satisfy dealers, enthusiasts and interior designers alike.
Legacy's Foundation powered subwoofer is a high-output, low-distortion solution that takes up just 1.5-square feet of floor space. Internally a 1,000-watt Class D ICE amplifier with 30 amps of peak current drives two long-throw 12-inch woofers.
Augmenting the woofers are a pair of 12-inch passive radiators that are capable of four inches of peak-to-peak travel.
The company says a sixth-order electronically assisted system controls the subwoofer's low-frequency alignment. The subwoofer offers a choice of sub LFE, RCA (left/right) and XLR inputs.
It's capable of producing sound pressure levels (SPLs) as high as 123dB and extending down as low as 16Hz. Control options include phase adjustment, blend EQ (+/-12dB at 45Hz), crossover frequency and volume.
The Foundation subwoofer is available in a choice of wood-grain finishes and weighs 113 pounds. It carries an MSRP of $3,850.
