Question 1

A reviewer says the AUTO on/off does NOT work.  Is it a defective unit or does this work?  This is a key feature for me.

Accepted Answer

The auto on/off works just fine on both of my Dayton SUB-1200 subs.  Once a low frequency signal is sent through the LFE into the sub it turns on.  They do seems to turn back off a little too soon but its not too bad.  I would have to say it seems like a couple minutes of no audio they turn off.

Question 2

How does this sub woofer sound with music - I'm not interested in "booming" home theater explosions, but rather a clear, well-defined bass?

Accepted Answer

I'm a boomer using this sub with a 90's vintage Yamaha 45w/ch receiver (I specifically chose this sub because of how easy it is to hook up to a vintage amp) and I find I can adjust it with the gain control of the back of the sub to make it work with whatever kind of music I happen to be playing. I turn it up just a little past half way for pop and hip hop, and just a little less on the gain and crossover for rock and jazz.

I like the way my system (Yamaha RX-360, Rotel TT with Shure cartridge, and Boston Acoustics A-100 floor standing speakers) sounds with it so much I think it would probably cost at least twice as much to replace it with a better speaker.

Question 3

Is the woofer on the bottom or the front. The pictures show the woofer on the front, but the description says, "downward firing".

Accepted Answer

The woofer fires to the front.  It's the port that is downward firing.

Question 4

My music listening room is (i think) 10x12 feet. how is this sub for music listening? should i opt for something like the sub-1000 instead?

Accepted Answer

The 1200 will be more than adequate for that room size. In fact you will probably not even get close to turning it up full tilt. I run mine between 1/2 and  3/4 Gain. With the frequency around 90hz depending on what im listening to music wise or watching video wise. Im quite sure my neighbors in the house next door can here my sub-woofer at times. So if you are in a condo or apt, you will have the gain turned down much more. Or if maybe you dont give a hoot, its a sure thing you will get a knock on the door and it might be the police (been there done that-LOL)

Additional Features	Bass Boost, Stereo Pairing
Antenna Location	Volume
Asin	B00669L3HS
Audio Driver Size	12 inches
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Audio Output Mode	Mono
Best Sellers Rank	#182,551 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #339 in Home Audio Subwoofers
Brand	Dayton Audio
Built In Media	Speaker
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Television, Projector, Laptop, MP3 Player
Compatible With Vehicle Type	Car
Connectivity Protocol	RCA
Connectivity Technology	RCA
Control Method	Touch
Controller Type	Button
Customer Package Type	Not Flat Free Package
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (359) 4.6 out of 5 stars
Enclosure Material	Wood
Frequency Response	140 hertz
Global Trade Identification Number	00844632094118
Impedance	4 ohm
Input Voltage	110 volts
Is Waterproof	FALSE
Item Dimensions D X W X H	17.75"D x 16.68"W x 16.75"H
Item Weight	32.9 pounds
Manufacturer	Dayton Audio
Model Name	SUB-1200
Model Number	SUB-1200
Mounting Type	Floor Standing
Number Of Audio Channels	1
Number Of Circuits	1
Number Of Items	1
Number Of Power Levels	1
Power Source	Corded Electric
Speaker Maximum Output Power	80 watts
Speaker Size	12 inches
Speaker Type	Subwoofer
Specific Uses For Product	home theater systems, music listening, low-frequency audio applications
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology	Wired
Subwoofer Diameter	12 inches
Upc	844632094118
Warranty Description	5 Years
Warranty Type	Full
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wireless Technology	No Wireless Communication Technology
Woofer Diameter	12 inches

Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12" Powered Subwoofer

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