Description
FYNE F3-12″ 520w Active Subwoofer
The FYNE F3-12″ 520w Active Subwoofer has a heavily built, high rigidity MDF cabinet that features a large down firing port, compliant floor coupling mounts and a raft of features including phase control, a 12V trigger, auto-sensing power on, and individual LFE/RCA inputs and filtering.
The result is breath-taking bass performance as low as 28Hz, making the F3-12 the ideal super-sub for music and movies alike.
Review
“… the Fyne Audio F3-12 is an absolutely cracking subwoofer, and one that sets the bar high for the others in this roundup.
The fact that it undercuts some when it comes to price doesn’t do its chances any harm either. The recent arrival of Overlord on 4K Blu-ray provided the perfect opportunity to use the film’s dynamic soundtrack as demo fodder.
The movie opens with a parachute drop over Normandy on the eve of D-Day and there is nothing subtle about the sound design. A barrage of flak greets the approaching aircraft, signalled by a seismic thump from the F3-12, perfectly timed to the visuals. An explosion tears through one of the planes; there’s nuance to the destruction.” HOME CINEMA CHOICE | +Read More
Features
MEET THE F3 SERIES
Home Cinema heaven starts with low frequency effects; deep, powerful bass designed to instil excitement, create life like ambience or immerse you in the thick of the action.
The F3 Series subwoofers deliver blockbuster bass performance thanks to their innovative DDX Direct Digital amplification, advanced DSP and Fyne’s know-how in driver and cabinet design.
Across the three strong range, the F3 Series subwoofers boast a wealth of controls, understated black ash finish and removable grilles. With a rich, powerful and engaging sound, the F3 Series subwoofer have been designed to deliver class-leading home theatre performance and system integration at the price.
CABINET
From the floor up, the F3 Series subwoofer cabinets bristle with unique design features.
The large, compliant feet better couple the subwoofer to the floor, offering a more consistent room interface while being kinder to solid floor surfaces. The F3 Series’ large diameter port uses a mathematical-derived flare profile at both ends for extremely low turbulence.
The cabinets are built from heavyweight and braced MDF panels to reduce colouration and finished in a subtle black ash detail to ensure they are heard and felt, yet not seen.
CONTROL
The F3 Series cutting edge electronics and DSP engine have enabled control features normally only found in much more expensive subwoofers.
The DSP controls both LFE input and stereo input 85Hz low pass filters, automatic dynamic range management and overload protection, as well as enabling Fyne’s Bass Boost function.
Engaging the Bass Boost switch delivers a +3dB lift through critical movie LFE frequencies to deliver real cinema movie performance in the home. For ease of integration with the widest range of AV systems, F3 Series subwoofers offer continuous or signal sensing auto power on modes, a 12V trigger and phase reverse switch.
DRIVER TECHNOLOGY
Fyne’s front mounted F3 Series drivers deliver the ultimate in fast transient attack to make gun-shots and other dynamic low frequency effects come alive.
The cone material is formed with a unique mix of fibres to create a light, stiff and near perfect rigid diaphragm for supremely accurate bass. Fyne’s soft rubber roll surround and deep coil and motor assembly give the cone extensive excursion and high-power handling.
The result is a range of affordable subwoofers with stunning dynamics and the capability to produce low frequencies down to a class-leading 30Hz (F3-12).
AMPLIFIER
Direct Digital Amplification (DDX®) is a patented, all-digital, high efficiency amplifier technology designed specifically for multimedia applications.
DDX is similar to a standard Class-D digital amplifier but improves upon the design with higher power, better efficiency, lower RFI output and enhanced sonic characteristics.
The result is a clean, muscular sounding amplifier with plenty of headroom for the biggest explosions and vanishingly low distortion right down to the F3 Series’ lowest operating frequencies.
Specifications
- Output Power: 520W
- Enclosure Type: Vented, downwards firing
- Enclosure Volume: 53 litre (1.9 cu. ft.)
- Bass boost (+3dB): 30 – 70Hz
- Low Frequency Response (-6dB typical in room): 28Hz
- Drive unit complement: 300mm (12”)
- Inputs: 2 x Phono L & R stereo, 1 x mono LFE
- Input Filter: 80Hz 2nd Order Low Pass, with LFE Provision
- Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W (ErP Approved)
- Mains Voltage: 220-240V / 50Hz Nominal
- Maximum Power Consumption (Watt): 260W
- Auto Mute: After Approximately 10 mins in Absence of Input Signal
- Dimensions – HxWxD: 480 x 375 x 443mm (18.9 x 14.7 x 17.4”)
- Net Weight – Each: 20kg (44.1lbs)
- Finishes: Black Ash
Notes: Bookshelf dimensions includes grille, terminals, and any plinth, but excludes feet. Floorstand dimensions includes grille, terminals and plinth, but excludes spikes. Subwoofer dimensions include feet. All product weights displayed are net weight. All information was correct at the time of publishing. Fyne Audio Ltd reserve the right to amend details of the specification without notice in line with our policy for continuous improvements.
