JL Audio

JL Audio Gotham® v2 Dual 13.5-inch (345 mm) Powered Subwoofer (G213v2-GLOSS- 240V)

Your first look will tell you that you are looking at something special... your first listen will confirm it beyond a shadow of a doubt. The beauty of the Gotham® v2 extends well beyond its exotic design and exceptional craftsmanship, aiming right at the emotional core of musical and cinematic enjoyment. This is a subwoofer system with limits that exceed the needs of the typical home theater application, delivering a weight and integrity of reproduction that can only come from a system that is always in control. Its allure lies as much in its ability to convey subtleties as in its prodigious output capabilities. It is simply devastating.

A luxurious, handcrafted gloss-black finish is complemented by machined aluminum and stainless steel accents for a look and feel that fits perfectly with the finest home furnishings. More importantly, the beautiful cabinet houses a pair of JL Audio's highest-technology Subwoofers. When demanded by program material, the Gotham's prodigious switching amplifier can deliver 4500 watts of RMS power, to take full advantage of the twin drivers' four inches of peak-to-peak excursion capability. This ensures that the Gotham can breeze through material that makes other subwoofers go into clipping,
limiting or distress.

A very complete set of signal processing features is easily accessible on the top surface of the Gotham. These include a highly flexible low-pass filter, variable phase, switchable polarity, e.l.f. trim and our powerful Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.) system. A calibrated microphone is included for the D.A.R.O. system. Input connections are made via unbalanced RCA connections or balanced Neutrik® combo XLR/TRS jacks. Also included is an XLR output to connect a second Gotham® v2 as a slave unit. Listening to a Gotham® v2 reveals an entirely new dimension of subwoofer performance... a dimension so satisfying that listening to lesser subwoofers will forever become an act of compromise.

Finish: Gloss Black, hand-finished to the highest furniture-grade standard.
Grille finish: Black fabric (separate grilles for drivers and controls)
Enclosure Construction: Fiberglass, 2-inch (52 mm) wall thickness

Features

• Dual 13.5-inch Drivers: Two 13.5-inch drivers contribute to its powerful output
• Sealed Enclosure: The sealed enclosure with non-parallel walls helps deliver clean and accurate bass.
• Black Gloss Finish: A hand-finished, luxurious black gloss enclosure with machined aluminum and stainless steel accents adds to its aesthetic appeal.
• Powerful Amplifier: A 4500W RMS short-term amplifier provides ample power for even the most demanding audio.
• Wide Frequency Response: The subwoofer has a frequency response of 19 - 112 Hz (±1.5dB) anechoic, with -3dB points at 17.5 Hz and 120 Hz.
• Advanced Features: Includes features like Digital Automatic Room Optimization (DARO) and multiple power and light modes. 
• Connectivity: Offers both unbalanced RCA and balanced Neutrik XLR/TRS combo input connections, as well as an XLR output for connecting a second Gotham v2 as a slave. 

Specifications 

• Enclosure Type: Sealed, with non-parallel walls. 
• Enclosure Finish: Black Gloss
• Frequency Response (anechoic): 19 – 112 Hz (±1.5dB), –3 dB at 17.5 Hz / 120 Hz, –10 at 14 Hz / 150 Hz. 
• Effective Piston Area (Sd): 214.70 sq in / 0.1386 sq m. 
• Effective Displacement: 773 cu in / 12.7 L. 
• Amplifier Power: 4500 W RMS short-term. 
• Input Connections: Unbalanced (RCA) and Balanced (XLR). 
• Output to Slave: Balanced (XLR). 
• Signal Processing: Features Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.) with a laboratory-grade microphone for room correction. 
• Low-Pass Filter: Variable from 30 Hz to 130 Hz, with 12/24 dB/octave slopes. 
• Phase Control: Variable from 0 to 270 degrees. 
• E.L.F. Trim: Variable from -12 dB to +3 dB at 20 Hz. 
• Dimensions: 34.13 in (H) x 21.50 in (W) x 24.0 in (D). 
• Net Weight: 360 lb / 163 kg. 

Reviews

"The dynamic, detailed and nuanced sound, the incredible clarity and power this subwoofer delivered was truly impressive."

Read full review here by Perfect Acoustic