JL Audio Fathom F110v2 Subwoofer
Description
Powered Subwoofer with 10-inch Subwoofer, 1100 watts
The Fathom f110v2 is the most compact subwoofer in the Fathom lineup but is fully capable of delivering stellar performance in smaller spaces. The combination of an ultra-long throw W7 10-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 f110v2 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.
High-Damping Feedback Circuitry (U.S. Patent #6,441,685)
Summary:
This proprietary, discrete control circuit design allows our Class D switching amplifiers to maintain an excellent damping factor for improved transient behavior and fidelity.
Detailed Information:
While Class D amplifiers are well known for outstanding efficiency, they have also been known for less than spectacular sound quality due to weak damping of the driven load and poor power regulation. These factors are critical to subwoofer fidelity as they relate directly to the amplifier's ability to control the motion of the speakers.
JL Audio's Patented Class D output circuit utilizes a discrete control section and a unique feedback loop design that results in outstanding power regulation with a damping factor that's vastly higher than other Class D designs and also higher than most Class A/B amplifiers. The benefit of this exclusive JL Audio technology is tight, clean bass reproduction with the efficiency advantage of Class D.
It is a package tailor-made for world-class bass performance.
Built in U.S.A. with Global Components
Summary:
JL Audio's Miramar, Florida loudspeaker production facility is one of the most advanced in the world.
Detailed Information:
At a time when most audio products are built overseas, JL Audio’s commitment to in-house loudspeaker production continues to grow. To pull this off in a competitive world market, our production engineering team has created one of the world’s most advanced loudspeaker assembly facilities and established a global network of quality component suppliers who build to our specifications. This, combined with our commitment to state-of-the-art assembly technology, allows our skilled workforce to efficiently build JL Audio products to extremely high quality standards, right here in the U.S.A.
Since most of our premium loudspeakers incorporate proprietary, patented technologies requiring specific assembly techniques, we find it is vital that the people who designed them have close access to the people manufacturing them. The following JL Audio products are built in our Miramar, Florida factory, with global components:
- Subwoofers: W7, W6v3, TW5v2, TW3, TW1, W3v3
- Enclosed Car Subwoofers: Stealthbox®, PowerWedge™, ProWedge™, H.O. Wedge™ & MicroSub™ Enclosed Subwoofers
- Marine Loudspeakers, Marine Subwoofers and Marine Enclosed Loudspeakers
- Home Subwoofers: Dominion™, E-Sub, Fathom® and Gotham®
| Enclosure Type | Sealed |
| Enclosure Finish | Black Gloss |
| Frequency Response (Anechoic) | 27 - 111 Hz (±1.5dB) -3 dB at 25 Hz / 120 Hz -10 dB at 19 Hz / 155 Hz |
| Effective Piston Area (Sd) | 60 sq in / 0.0387 sq m |
| Effective Displacement | 160 cu in / 2.6 L |
| Amplifier Power | 1.1 kW RMS short-term |
| Power Mode(s) | Off, On or Automatic (Signal-Sensing) |
| Light Modes | Off, On or Dim |
| 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 28 Hz |
| Line Outputs | N/A |
| Output to Slave | Balanced (one male XLR jack) |
| Width (W) |
12.92 in / 328 mm |
| Height (H) | 15.64 in / 397 mm |
| Depth (D) | 17.27 in / 439 mm |
| Net Weight | 69 lb / 31 kg |
Customer Review:
It’s a great addition to my system, and I can now get the full scope, scale and impact of an orchestra in full flight… I’m going to have to re-learn a lot of my collection as the Fathom’s deep, accurate, fast and articulate bass gives me a lot more musical information and enjoyment than I have been accustomed to.
- JL Audio Fathom F110v2 Subwoofer Owner