Customer Reviews

Advent ASW1200 12" Powered Subwoofer, with Auto Turn-On

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I don't consider myself an audiophile, but I recognize good sound when I hear it. This sub sounds way better than its price would indicate. I have it installed in my vacation home in Florida, with a pair of small JBLs as mains. Let me say that it way exceeded my expections of a $100 (now $80) sub. The room it's in is fairly large, and it has no problem keeping up with the JBLs. No, it doesn't go down to 20hz, but my Velodyne VA1012 doesn't do that either, and it was almost four times the price. It's definitely superior to the cheapie subs you get with an all-in-one system. I would feel confident pairing it with most mass-market speakers.

Just received and hooked up the ASW1200. I'm using Definitive Technology front, center and surrounds which are acknowledged by most to be great speakers. I didn't think I needed a sub as the BP10 fronts make a lot of bass so I bought this basically as a cheap experiment to see if it made a difference. It does. I tested using Star Trek Generations DVD in the Dolby 5.1 mode. I usually listen at moderate sound levels so the BP10s never really boom. The ASW1200 added that low end presence at moderate sound levels that I had been missing. I also tested with a test CD and found the low end bass is much better than the advertised 30Hz. This sub has usable bass down to 20Hz. Granted at that level it is not as tight as a higher priced sub but for movies particularly I don't think it matters a whole lot. Anyway, I know there are better subs out there but this is at least a 70 or 80% solution for less than 5 or 10% of the cost of the 100% solutions. Can you spell v-a-l-u-e?

First, let me say that this is not a Hsu or an SVS subwoofer,but it wasn't meant to compete with them either! What it does do is put them to shame in that it'll do 90% of what those bad boys can do at a price point that is absolutely unbelievable! You will have to pay big bucks for that 10% premium. If you've got it - by all means spend it! I didn't. I did, however, get a sub that is musical, good looking (I mean it's a black box:)and has both high and low inputs-not to mention auto on/off for $80.00 shipped to my door! I am absolutely happy with this purchase! Thank you Amazon!
No - it will not peel the paint off of your walls - I didn't want that! I wanted something that gave me my oboe, string bass, electric bass - all the tones below 80hz that are contained in music - it does this and very well I might add! Movies sound wonderful too.
If you haven't figured out by now that I love this thing - what have you been reading???? Look - this is a true bargain - buy it! It is brand new and comes with a warranty that is fair! I could go on. If I had to nit pick - the only flaw here is that it is not super powerful - turning it up beyond the halfway mark will leave you with a distorted mess!!! But, my goodness, that is insanely loud! Anything before the halfway point on the volume is tight and musical. So go ahead by the SVS or Hsu if you need to peel the paint off of your walls - As for me, I will save hundreds of dollars and get musical bass that is plenty for me because I was willing to take a chance on this product. I may even buy one more for my office - it is that good!

I bought this Advent ASW1200 (by Audiovox Corp.) from Amazon.com for $80 delivered. Got it in 2 days as i am in Ohio and it shipped from a warehouse in Kentucky. So far, it has been perfect. Build quality is good and the sound is just as good as my other $300 subwoofer (from JBL). Don't know why it was so cheap but it is a STEAL at $80 total.

Now that I have had ample time to throughly test this product, I love it! It not only makes movies and music sound better, it also enhances TV sound. And no, I do not have an HDTV. I have a Pioneer 6.1 reciever and they go great together. I have the sound levels set at about two o'clock, and I do not have to adjust the sound on the subwoofer no matter what I'm playing. I would recommend this as a strong buy. Especially if you do not want to spend $300.00 for one speaker. My budget will not allow that. And I still have an excellent sound system. Thanks! Amazon and Nextpower for outstanding service. I paid $64.95, plus 20.00 shipping for this product. I'm still pinching myself because I still cant believe it (laugh)

After having this sub for almost a month, and playing various types of DVDs, VHS and CDs, I am THRILLED!!!!!!!!!!!!! I still can't believe how wonderful it sounds. When I play the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, the whole room shakes during that giant elepant scene (laugh)! Since I live in a one bedroom apartment, I can only have one of these. Especially since I have a Jensen 10-inch sub in my bedroom. Too band this rating is for only 5 stars. I give this baby TEN STARS!!!!!!

Pat Hall

Well, I gotta say, it is one great feeling to buy something at a wonderful price and get something much higher quality than expected! I had two JBL 250 watt, $400.00 subs. One needed replacing, so I decided to take a big chance on this $80.00 deal. Of course, I really wasn't expecting anything close to what I had. SURPRISE!! This baby matches up perfectly with my remaining JBL sub. I have it hooked up with a RCA cable from the subwoofer output on my receiver. The adjustments were quick and easy. I already have a 2nd one ordered. What can I say, I like things to match. Which brings me to looks, and it does look good. One thing I would like to clear up about the warranty. It has been mentioned that it is a five year warranty, but you should know that only the speaker components are covered for those five years. The subwoofer amplifier and electronic components are only covered for one year. That seems to be the standard warranty for most subwoofer makes and models. I would highly recommend this sub.
Thanks and enjoy the bass,
Tom

This subwoofer can put out some bass....I have a very big family room with wall to wall fuzzy carpet (I didn't pick it), long drapes, book cases....in other words: the room kills sound. This speaker can make the whole place shake. It has been a great addition to my DVD surround sound.

More seriously, it probably isn't the finest piece of equipment around, but it is alot of speaker for very little money. Plus free shipping, and it is hard to think of a downside.

I bought two of these subs recently and want to share my initial thoughts. First off the bang for buck factor: 10 I got 2 of these delivered for $160...That is unreal. You can go out and spend a lot of money on better subs, but for the average home theater these will do the job. Advanced HT may require more $$$.
Second: Quality of build/parts. I was pleased to find that the woofer is not a paper cone. Some type of plastic/polymer. The Box is nice to look at, but could have been a little heavier/thicker. The amp is simple but effective. I really like the on/off switch, some amps don't come with this basic feature. The only thing I do not like is the fact that the box is ported, and the specs do not point this out. I was hoping for a sealed box. Overall a well built sub for what I paid.

Performance: Ok I had two Onkyo 8" 100watt subs in my system. I was not able to play the plane crash scene from Flight of the Phoenix because the subs could not keep up with the extended rumblings that this track produces. Enter the new subs and now I can hear that scene as intended. The bass is hellacious. I have not dialed in the subs for music and other movies yet, but I can tell they will be just fine. I only have to run them at 50% or less gain each to get more than enough bass out of them.

Bottom line: Good Deal, Good Build, Good Sound

What would have made it better? A remote, a little more power, heavier(sealed) box.

If you have a chance pick these up on the cheap, if you don't like it I am sure that you can sell them of for more than $79.

Edit: After screening a few movies and some music I am even more satisfied with these subs. They can get a little boomy if you turn the gain up too far, but two of them running at 50% really does the trick. Music is fun, Baby Ann is really the bass queen with these subs. THX intro takes on a whole new life. Can't wait to see War of the Worlds with these. Darla's tank tapping scene from Nemo really shakes things up. I have looked at the various models from Sony, JBL, Yahmaha and the like, none of them perform substantially better than these and often cost more than 3 times the price. If you believe there is a law of diminishing returns, and want to get a quality sub for a great price then take a chance and buy this one.

A very nice sounding powered SW for a bargain price ($80) purchased from Amazon. Quality construction, easy setup and a big complement to my 7.1 Theater system. If you are in the market, don't pass up this unit from Advent. John

I found this sub at partsexpress.com for $100 roughly, no free shipping, I was about to get them till I found them here. I was so shocked at the price that I ordered 2 of them. I hotwired them to my current PC 7.1 surround system and turned them up, adjusting the bass through my 7.1 system's controller. These 2 replaced an 8" Aiwa 80W subwoofer, which I thought had a huge punch. The difference is absolutely amazing. I set the bass at 50hz crossover, and its no longer a buzz, its more like an earthquake shaking your house, a subsonic rumble. I have them in 2 corners of the room and its absolutely amazing. Couldn't be more worth the price. I'm a fraid to bust them up louder than 50% of the way. One sub alone vibrated my keyboard around my desk. Orderd on Thursday, arrived the very next week on Monday. Nothing beats the price and performance of 2 of these put together. At first I was doubtful, but I am so impressed I can't begin to describe it. If you've got $160, I HIGHLY reccomend two of these. You will feel the bass pounding in your chest during every movie if you turn them up even half way, I guarantee it. At really high levels, there is a slight bit of distortion, but it is definitely outpowered by the sound of the bass. Placement of the subwoofers is absolutely critical, must be in the corner of a room so the bass resonates around the walls and amplifies the sound. A definite 5 stars for a very impressive dual subwoofer setup.