The spec sheet claims 28Hz, which is respectable. The B119 can reproduce deep sub-bass, but it doesn't do it with the surgical precision of a sealed SVS or Rythmik sub. You will feel the rumble of a helicopter in Black Hawk Down, but the tone may be slightly rounded rather than absolutely distinct. For movies, this is fine. For pipe organ music, look elsewhere.
How does it stack up against other $300–$400 subwoofers? cerwin vega b119
| Feature | Cerwin Vega B119 | Klipsch R-12SW | BIC America F12 | Polk Audio PSW505 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Driver | 12" (Foam surround) | 12" (Copper spun) | 12" (Graphite) | 12" (Polypropylene) | | Power (RMS) | 150w (Class AB) | 200w (Class D) | 150w (Class AB) | 150w (Class AB) | | Lowest Freq | 28Hz | 29Hz | 25Hz | 28Hz | | Sound Signature | Punchy, aggressive | Bright, boomy | Deep, articulate | Balanced, musical | | Best For | Rock/EDM & Action movies | General HT | Home theater purists | Budget music | The spec sheet claims 28Hz, which is respectable
The Takeaway: The Klipsch is boomy. The BIC F12 goes slightly deeper but lacks the CV "punch." The Polk is smoother for music. The B119 wins for raw impact and efficiency. If you want to feel the kick drum, buy the Cerwin Vega. Let’s get one thing straight: The B-119 is an SPL monster
Let’s get one thing straight: The B-119 is an SPL monster.
If you are an audiophile looking for a flat frequency response to hear the pluck of a cello string, this might not be your first choice. But if you want your car to vibrate so much that the rear-view mirror becomes useless, the B-119 delivers in spades.