Fathom f112v2-GLOSS

The Fathom f112v2 is a superb subwoofer solution in medium-sized rooms and is equally at home supporting a music-only system or a home theater system. The combination of an ultra-long throw W7 12-inch driver and a very powerful switching amplifier give it the kind of output normally associated with far larger subwoofer systems.

Because it is built with the same driver and amplifier technology as our flagship Gotham®, the f112v2 delivers a tremendous level of sound quality. Low distortion, excellent dynamic capabilities and shockingly deep bass extension will allow you to experience all the excitement of the most demanding cinematic material, while also being able to reproduce all the nuance and texture of your most delicate musical material.

A complete set of signal processing features is easily accessible on the front surface of every Fathom. 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 Fathom® as a slave unit.

 

Finish: Gloss Black

Grille finish: Black fabric

Enclosure Construction: MDF

 

Download the Fathom f112v2-GLOSS Catalog Sheet here. 

 

Specification

General Specifications

Enclosure Type	Sealed
Enclosure Finish	Black Gloss
Frequency Response (Anechoic)	21 - 119 Hz (±1.5dB) -3 dB at 19 Hz / 150 Hz -10 dB at 17 Hz / 167 Hz
Effective Piston Area (Sd)	84 sq in / 0.0542 sq m
Effective Displacement	287 cu in / 4.7 L
Amplifier Power	1.8 kW RMS short-term
Power Mode(s)	Off, On or Automatic (Signal-Sensing)
Light Modes	Off, On or Dim

Signal Processing

Unbalanced Inputs	Stereo or Mono (two RCA jacks)
Balanced Inputs	Stereo or Mono (two female XLR jacks)
Speaker/High-Level Inputs	N/A
Input Grounding	Isolated or Grounded
Input Modes	Master or Slave
Level Control	Reference (fixed gain) or Variable, from full mute to +15dB over reference gain
Filter Mode(s)	Low-Pass
Filter Slope(s)	12/24 dB/octave
Filter Frequency Range	30 Hz - 130 Hz
Filter Defeat Function	Yes
Polarity	0 or 180 degrees
Phase	Variable, 0 - 280 degrees
Extreme Low Frequency (E.L.F.) Trim	Variable, -12 dB to +3 dB at 25 Hz
Line Outputs	N/A
Output to Slave	Balanced (one male XLR jack)
Calibration Mode	Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.), incudes laboratory-grade microphone

Physical Specifications 

Width (W)	15.0625 in / 384 mm
Height (H)	18.5 in in / 470 mm
Depth (D)	17.75 in / 451 mm
Net Weight	117 lb / 53 kg
Note: Height dimensions include feet.

 

 

Review

"The verdict is easy. JL Audio's Fathom f113v2 is everything good from the Fathom f113 and more. DARO is a huge and needed improvement, and the backward compatibility with the v1 is appreciated. In 2006, I hadn't thought I needed a subwoofer–and certainly not two. Now, it's hard to imagine listening without at least on Fathom f113v2."

 

Read the full review here on Stereophile. 

 

"Two JL Audio Fathom f113 subwoofers produced dramatic changes in my audio system. Never before had new audio gear reshaped the depth and width of the soundstage, doubled the dynamic range, and increased the transparency, all at the same time."

Read the full review here on Stereophile.

 

"I felt a renewed appreciation for artists and engineers because I could hear more of what they'd intended me to hear. Over time, my expectations changed. I now have a broader frame of reference for what a sub can accomplish."

Read the full review here on Sound & Vision. 

 

''The JL Audio guys are serious audiophiles who have both the technical know-how and manufacturing wherewithal to build world-class subwoofers.''

Read the full review here on The Perfect Vision by Chris Martens.