Foundry F12 is a Sealed type Powered Subwoofer by PS Audio with a frequency range of 20-500 Hz. It was released in 2024. It features 1 x 12" Composite Woofer, and powered by a Class D 1000 watts amplifier. Foundry F12 also employs RCA passive radiators.
A sealed 12 inch subwoofer on a 1000 W continuous amplifier fed by an 1800 W supply, with app-driven DSP, RCA and XLR inputs and 113 dB maximum output at 2 m. PS Audio quote -6 dB at 20 Hz anechoic and flat to below 20 Hz in room.
Foundry F12 is a member of PS Audio's Foundry series of Powered subwoofers. Below you can see the main specs of these subwoofers as well as review and comparison links.
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Frequency Response
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PS Audio Foundry F12 has a Frequency response range of 20-500 Hz at ±3dB. Thanks to its 1 x 12-inch driver and 1000 watts RMS amplifier, the Foundry F12 can go as low as 20 Hz which means you can get a Full range (20Hz-20kHz) listening experience when coupled with almost any loudspeaker in the market.
Here we have a comparison of how Foundry F12'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 with a max MSRP price of 3000$, these are the 5 Powered Subwoofer models that can reach deeper bass levels than the PS Audio Foundry F12's 20Hz:
On the treble side, with its upper limit of 500 kHz, PS Audio Foundry F12 has the highest frequency level among the Subwoofer speakers in our database.
Inputs and Outputs
- PreampLevel Inputs: Stereo RCA and XLR
PS Audio Foundry F12 External Dimensions and Weight
PS Audio Foundry F12 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 16-3/4 x 14-3/4 x 17-1/2inch (425.0 x 375.0 x 444.0mm ).
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 PS Audio Foundry F12 is approximately 1665.0cm2 / 258.1inch2.
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WeightThe PS Audio Foundry F12 weighs 35.00kg / 77lbs. 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 Foundry F12's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
Subwoofer Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
PS Audio Foundry F12 has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic suspension aka Sealed subwoofers are preferred for music oriented systems whereas the Ported subwoofers are generally accepted to be more suitable for home theatre systems.
Does the PS Audio Foundry F12 come with a Grille?
Foundry F12 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 PS Audio Foundry F12.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the PS Audio Foundry F12 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for PS Audio Foundry F12
| General |
| Brand | PS Audio |
| Full Model Name | PS Audio Foundry F12 |
| Type | Powered Subwoofer |
| Release Date | 2024 |
| Frequency Response | 20-500 Hz |
| Enclosure Type | Sealed |
| Enclosure | Acoustic Suspension |
| Firing Direction | Front |
Amplifier & Driver |
| Power (RMS) | 1000 watts |
| Amplifier Type | Class D |
| Woofer | 12-inch Composite |
| Passive Radiator | RCA |
| Controls & Connections |
| Phase Control | Yes |
| Line-level Inputs | Stereo RCA and XLR |
Physical |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 16-3/4" x 14-3/4" x 17-1/2" (425.0 x 375.0 x 444.0mm) |
| Weight | 35 kg (77.2 lbs) |
| Grille | Yes |