Monitor Audio Anthra W12, subwoofer

The Monitor Audio Anthra W12 is a mid-sized subwoofer designed to deliver powerful, precise and controlled bass in both medium and large sized rooms. The 12-inch (30 cm) RST II C-CAM high-excursion driver and 1,700 W Class-D amplifier ensure that every music or movie is delivered with maximum engagement and full bass.

Frequency range: 16 Hz (-6 dB) to 400 Hz
Amplifier: 1,700 W Class-D amplifier (900 W continuous peak power)
DSP: 28-bit, configurable via MaestroUnite
Speaker: 12” RST II C-CAM high output driver

The W12 is the mid-sized model within the Anthra subwoofer series. It features a 12” (30 cm) Rigid Surface Technology II (RST II) C-CAM high-excursion driver powered by a Class-D 1,700 Watt amplifier, housed within a comprehensive internally braced, sealed-box cabinet.

Features at a glance:
12” Rigid Surface Technology II | C-CAM high-excursion driver | Class-D 1700 Watt amplifier | Full-colour LCD display | RCA outputs | Massive motor assembles | Compatible with MaestroUnite | XLR inputs | XLR outputs | MaestroUnite Setup

Deep, Controlled Bass. Simply.

Engineered to deliver impressive bass in medium and large spaces, the Anthra W12 subwoofer features a formidable 1,700 Watt Class-D amplifier driving a 12" (30 cm) Rigid Surface Technology II (RST II) C-CAM high-excursion driver. The W12 can be used on its own or linked with up to three other Anthra subwoofers for a truly immersive, ultra-dynamic listening experience.

A full-color LCD display and rotary dial are located on the back panel to allow for basic subwoofer setup and EQ preset selection, while advanced features including DSP configuration and multi-sub connectivity setup are available via the MaestroUnite app.

System Format
Active - Sealed Cabinet

Drive Unit Complement
1x 12" (305mm) High Linear-Excusion Triple Suspension Driver

Amplifier Classification
High-Efficiency Class-D

Lower Frequency Limit
-6dB @16Hz

Upper Frequency Limit
(LPF Off) -6dB @400Hz

Driver Excursion (pk-pk)
50mm

DSP
28 Bit 50 MIPS Configurable through MaestroUnite

Analogue Digital Conversion
Autoranging Input which combines a 10Vrms maximum input with low signal to noise for small signals

Amplifier Output Power, 240Vac
Instantaneous: 1700 W*
Continuous short-term: 900 W**

Amplifier Output Power, 120Vac
Instantaneous: 1325 W
Continuous short-term: 700 W

LED UI Control
Brightness, On-Off

Phase Control
0-360 Degrees measured at LPF Crossover

Low Pass Filter
20-200Hz LPF with Roll off Adjustable from -3 to -48dB/Oct

Custom EQ
Configurable through MaestroUnite; 3 pre-defined EQ curves plus 3 custom EQ curves each with 8 band custom EQ supporting (Peaking, High Shelf, Low Shelf, High Pass)

Volume Level
Wide adjustable input gain to allow maximum output from a wide range of input signals

Inputs
Stereo Unbalanced RCA (or mono/LFE using only connector marked LFE)Mono/LFE Balanced XLR

Outputs
Stereo unbalanced outputs with unbuffered throughput from RCA Inputs
Mono/LFE Balanced XLR outputs with unbuffered throughput from XLR Input

Mains Input Voltage
Universal Mains, 85-265VAC

External Dimensions (without feet) (HxWxD)
374 x 374 x 374 mm

Power Consumption
200W

Cabinet Construction
Braced 25 mm thick MDF with 36 mm front baffle

Grill
Cloth covered magnetically attached Grilles

Weight
28.56 kg (63 lb 1 oz)

* Maximum RMS output for an instantaneous signal
** Sinewave for 10 seconds