ZX-12 Sub is a Ported type Powered Subwoofer by Mission with a frequency range of 35-120 Hz. It was released in November 2019. It features 1 x 12" Paper Woofer, and powered by a Class D 300 watts amplifier.
A 12 inch long-throw driver on a 300 W Class D amplifier (450 W peak), 35-120 Hz, with a continuously variable 30 - 150 hz low pass, stereo line and LFE inputs, phase inversion and auto standby. ZX is Mission's flagship range: aluminium cones, a 38 mm ring-dome treble unit whose centre is fixed so the voice coil drives two rings rather than one dome, and the Inverted Driver Geometry that puts the treble unit below the bass/mid.
Frequency Response
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Mission ZX-12 Sub has a Frequency response range of 35-120 Hz.
Here we have a comparison of how ZX-12 Sub's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Powered Subwoofers
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Among all subwoofers in our database priced under $1,000, these are the 5 Powered Subwoofer models that can reach deeper bass levels than the Mission ZX-12 Sub's 35Hz:
Inputs and Outputs
- PreampLevel Inputs: Stereo RCA line in, mono LFE
Mission ZX-12 Sub External Dimensions and Weight
Mission ZX-12 Sub has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 18-13/16 x 15-3/4 x 18-5/16inch (478.0 x 400.0 x 465.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Mission ZX-12 Sub is approximately 1860.0cm2 / 288.3inch2.
Millimetres are hard to picture, so here is the Mission ZX-12 Sub drawn to scale next to the Klipsch R-100SW, the subwoofer our readers compare it with most often.
Size, drawn to scale
Both subwoofers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same floor and pushed back to the same wall, so the bigger one visibly takes more of the room.
Mission ZX-12 Sub needs about 27% more floor area. Mission ZX-12 Sub is 106mm taller.
Full comparison: Mission ZX-12 Sub vs Klipsch R-100SW ›
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WeightThe Mission ZX-12 Sub weighs 23.00kg / 50.6lbs. Weight of a subwoofer is an important factor when you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. Here is a comparison of how ZX-12 Sub's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Cabinet type and Materials
Mission ZX-12 Sub has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Ported subwoofers are generally accepted to be more suitable for home theatre systems whereas the sealed designs are preferred for music oriented systems.
Does the Mission ZX-12 Sub come with a Grille?
ZX-12 Sub comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Mission ZX-12 Sub.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Mission ZX-12 Sub speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Mission ZX-12 Sub
| General |
| Brand | Mission |
| Full Model Name | Mission ZX-12 Sub |
| Type | Powered Subwoofer |
| Release Date | November 2019 |
| Frequency Response | 35-120 Hz |
| Enclosure Type | Ported |
| Enclosure | Bass Reflex |
| Firing Direction | Front |
Amplifier & Driver |
| Power (RMS) | 300 watts |
| Power (Peak) | 450 watts |
| Amplifier Type | Class D |
| Woofer | 12-inch Paper |
| Controls & Connections |
| Phase Control | Yes |
| Line-level Inputs | Stereo RCA line in, mono LFE |
Physical |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 18-13/16" x 15-3/4" x 18-5/16" (478.0 x 400.0 x 465.0mm) |
| Weight | 23 kg (50.7 lbs) |
| Grille | Yes |