The woofer itself is built for high power, with a custom-designed cast-aluminum frame, fiber-impregnated cellulose cone, and large high-temperature voice coil. And thanks to the continuously variable crossover, which ranges from 40 to 150 Hz, listeners can easily tailor the bass response to any system or environment. Additional features include an adjustable level control on the rear panel, a user-selected polarity switch, and auto-on/off sensing. The latter activates the sub when an audio signal is detected and turns it off when the signal ends.

The CLSC-12S, which sports a genuine black ash finish, connects to your system via its speaker-level inputs, line-level inputs, or unfiltered LFE input, depending on which option best suits your needs. And at 17 by 19 by 17 inches (W x H x D), the sub takes up a relatively small amount of pace and complements a variety of furnishings, from modern to classic. As with all Cerwin-Vega speakers, the sub carries a five-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
CLSC-12S subwoofer, user's manual.