SUB V-16F vs MartinLogan Depth 212
The Depth 212's power @ 8ω is 1.1kW against the SUB V-16F's 1.5kW, its low-frequency extension 18 Hz against 19 Hz, its woofer 12" against 16", and its high-frequency extension 120 Hz against 500 Hz.
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The DALI SUB V-16 F is DALI’s flagship powered subwoofer, built for large rooms and premium home theater or multichannel music systems. It combines a custom 16-inch long-throw driver, 1,500 W RMS DSP-controlled Class D amplification, and a heavily braced bass-reflex cabinet with four tuned ports for deep, controlled, low-distortion bass. It also includes multiple DSP sound modes, RCA and XLR connectivity, and advanced integration features such as Room Mode Attenuation and Leader/Follower operation.
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The Depth 212's power @ 8ω is 1.1kW against the SUB V-16F's 1.5kW, its low-frequency extension 18 Hz against 19 Hz, its woofer 12" against 16", and its high-frequency extension 120 Hz against 500 Hz.
The Persona's power @ 8ω is 1.7kW against the SUB V-16F's 1.5kW, its impedance 10Ω against 9Ω, its low-frequency extension 12 Hz against 19 Hz, and its woofer 8" against 16".
The The16's power @ 8ω is 1.0kW against the SUB V-16F's 1.5kW, its impedance 4Ω against 9Ω, and its sensitivity 81 dB against 122 dB. Both share high-frequency extension (500 Hz).
The 212/SX's power @ 8ω is 1.0kW against the SUB V-16F's 1.5kW, its low-frequency extension 18 Hz against 19 Hz, its woofer 12" against 16", and its drivers 2 against 1.
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