The16 vs REL Acoustics S/812
The S/812's power @ 8ω is 800W against the The16's 1.0kW, its low-frequency extension 19 Hz against 20 Hz, and its woofer 12" against 16". Both share drivers (1).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,650
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the The16
The Ascendo The16 SUB Active Sealed Subwoofer, from German manufacturer Ascendo GmbH (now Ascendo Immersive Audio), builds on the success of the The12 model to deliver a larger 16-inch active sealed subwoofer at an accessible price point. It features a forward-firing 16-inch composite cone woofer with Rohacell core sandwich construction and narrow high-roll surround for 20mm Xmax excursion each direction (40mm linear total), ensuring low distortion, high linearity, and deep bass extension in a modest-sized sealed enclosure made from internally braced HDF/MDF with black ash vinyl finish. The built-in Class D amplifier provides 1000W RMS output with dynamic headroom, linear power supply switchable 110/230V, and connectivity including balanced XLR LFE inputs (full-range, no processing), stereo RCA inputs, variable LP crossover (40-150Hz or 50-150Hz), phase 0-180°, gain/volume control, and auto on/off. Ideal for music and home theater, it offers precise, musical bass with 360° directivity. Still in production with standard and PRO passive variants also available.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 81 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 500 Hz
- Power Handling
- 1.7kW
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 1.2kW
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 1.7kW
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 1.0kW @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 1.7kW @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.1V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 22000Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 1-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 16"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
- Crossover Frequency
- 150 Hz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 520 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 260 kg (573 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 81 dB
Impedance: 4Ω
Power: 1000W
Frequency: 20-500 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions