Which subwoofer is right for you?
DS1204 has a slightly higher BL value. It allows us to use a 20% smaller enclosure. The trade-off is slightly lower output between 30hz and 50hz. This makes DS1204 particularly suitable for those who use multiple drivers, and those who use the sub for organ application which requires higher output below 20hz with the help of a slightly larger enclsoure.
To determine which product is best for you, please view our product selection guide.
Subwoofers for audiophiles
For audiophiles looking for uncompromising accuracy, our subwoofers are the ultimate choice. They features our Direct Servo technology to ensure accuracy and definition. We don't merely design low distortion subwoofers. We are concerned with eliminating the problems which most degrade the accuracy of a subwoofer. Problems like memory effects which are clearly audible are dramatically reduced. Perhaps you already own a subwoofer but have been disappointed to discover that it added more than extra depth. Or perhaps you have avoided purchasing a subwoofer because you were unwilling to compromise the accuracy of your system. Rest assured that you have found a subwoofer for audiophiles.
Better technology
Nearly all subwoofers on the market are based on outdated technology. Our subwoofers are based on our patented Direct Servo technology. Not only does our technology surpass that of conventional subwoofers, it also offers significant improvement to the performance of other servo systems. In our technology section, we describe the differences between Direct Servo and other servo technologies. Our system is better suited to music reproduction than other servo systems.
Amplifier and driver options
DS1204ci features your choice of three amplifier options. A370PEQ and A30PEQ3 feature parametric EQ and our A370XLR2 and A370XLR3 have additional balanced inputs (sans speaker level inputs).More information on our amplifiers >
The DS1204 driver is currently not available in a silver anodized aluminum version.
Ordering details
For a vented box, we recommend DS1510ci.
Single driver CI with A370 amplifier
DS1204 comes with foam gasket installed already. This gasket is concealed under the driver outside mounting rim and enables an air tight seal to be achieved. An additional rubber gasket is available which fits around the rim. We do not provide this additional rubber gasket unless requested, because we don't recommend that you use it unless it is used for cosmetic reasons. We also have 3 amplifier options:A370PEQ3, A370XLR2, and A370XLR3. A370XLR2 has one XLR input and one XLR output. The XLR output can be either used as master slave signal transmission, or for HPF output of the XLR inputs. A370XLR3 has two XLR inputs. Both XLR models have one band defeatable PEQ, 12V trigger input, and separate limiter ON/OFF switch.
Documentation:
A370PEQ Quickguide
A370PEQ3 Quickguide
(discontinued)
A370XLR2 Quickguide
A370XLR3 Quickguide
Integration guide
| Description: Three amplifier options | Price | ||
| DS1204 black cone sealed 1.8cu ft with A370PEQ servo amp with RCA line-in/HPF-out and speaker level inputs | $849 |  |
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| DS1204 black cone sealed 1.8cu ft with A370XLR2 servo amp one XLR in and one XLR out | $849 | |
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| DS1204 black cone sealed 1.8cu ft with A370XLR3 servo amp two XLR in | $849 | |
Dual driver CI with HX800 amplifier
HX800XLR3 amplifiers have two 400WRMS Hypex Ucd modules, allowing independent servo control of two drivers independently. The amplifiers accept stereo inputs, but are still mono amplifiers as both modules produce the same output.
| Description: Dual driver kit with HX800XLR3 | Price | ||
| 2x DS1204 black cone sealed 1.8 cu ft each with HX800XLR3 servo amp | $1349 | |
Amplifiers only purchase
Amplifiers can also be purchased separately. XLR2 and XLR3 amps are $30 extra: A370PEQ-S2, A370XLR2-S2, A370XLR3-S2, and HX800XLR3-S2 are full size amp. HX410-S2 is cost-effective compact size amp.
| Servo amplifiers for DS1200/DS1204 drivers (sealed configuration) | Price | ||
| A370PEQ-S2 Servo amplifier for DS1200/DS1204 (with HPF RCA outputs) | $599 | |
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| A370XLR2-S2 Servo amplifier for DS1200/DS1204 (with one XLR in and one XLR out) | $629 | |
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| A370XLR3-S2 Servo amplifier for DS1200/DS1204 (with two XLR ins) | $629 | |
| Servo amplifiers for dual DS1200/DS1204 drivers (sealed configuration) | Price | ||
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HX800XLR3-S2 Servo amplifier for dual DS1200/1204 drivers |
$799 | |