![]() ![]() Despite my concerns, these speakers have pristine low-end coming out, not messing up the rest of the frequency response. One benefit of having a sub is the clean low-end that comes out of it. I’m happy to say that this doesn’t muddy the rest of the sound either. The 29Hz advertised end of the frequency response is accurate, with lows shaking the room like it’s no problem. The 12-inch woofer reaches down low, easily cranking out sub frequencies. Of course, the star of the show here is the low-end. It sounds smooth, without peak and valley syndrome of a frequency spectrum that has been carved a little too much. The 5.25-inch driver lends some really solid midrange, a frequency range that can easily be messed up.Īs opposed to a scooped sound, the midrange is surprisingly natural. When I say mids, I really mean upper mids as well, as dialogue cuts through the speakers with ease. The mids don’t tell the same story, though. For my taste, I like the highs slightly lower, but you may find a gripe. ![]() They don’t sound dull by any means, but the highs don’t stick out. The highs are slightly recessed which, for me, is a good thing. The high-end is achieved through the, admittedly stock, 1-inch soft dome tweeter. Cerwin Vega has managed to produce a speaker in a range where there isn’t much competition, with no contenders to give the range these speakers do. On their own, they’re incredible and within a surrounding setup, they’re even better. Where these speakers really shine is in their sound. Despite my best efforts, I can’t think of any other features I’d really need to see out of them. I want to make a gripe with them, but I can’t. Their completely passive, with nothing else in terms of the design to really set them apart. These speakers don’t mess around, in terms of price or sound. Since the headroom is so high, you’ll get a cleaner sound, even at pretty high volumes, with little distortion to interfere. That means you can seriously drive them to get room-shattering noise. These speakers can take up to 300 watts per channel peak. Bass seriously punches out of this speaker and the larger design, while it takes up more space, is justified because a dedicated sub isn’t necessary. Form is in order to fit the woofer, function to help bass resonate. Essentially, Cerwin Vega includes a front-firing subwoofer with this speaker, meaning the larger size is for both form and function. The oversized cabinet is the source of acoustical features. The features here are focused on practical acoustics and solid power handling. Things like wireless connectivity and remote functionality aren’t really necessary, and would probably disappoint in implementation. There aren’t many features with the SL 12 that push tech much further. Combine that with a solid oversized cabinet, and this speaker does a good job in this category. The logo proves not to be immense, and the red pops in a way I really enjoy. While the looks of the SL 12 aren’t up to par with Klipsch (in my humble opinion) they still look pretty great. This extra-large design helps bass resonate so you get the full impact. Meant to push out a lot of basses, both the length and width of the cab are larger than a floor-standing speaker, measuring around 14-inches in both ways. To fit the large woofer, the cabinet is oversized as well. It will completely cover the red if that’s not your speed. It’s actually really nice, with slightly bevel corners at the bottom and a white Cerwin Vega logo. If you don’t want to mess around with the look, you can always through the removable cloth grille on. ![]() There is also black bracing around the tweeter, something is good for both security and aesthetics. Most logos come off as offensive, but this one works with the overall design. Other than that, there are few extra touches to the speaker as well. Cerwin Vega branding on the nipple of the woofer is a nice, but subtle addition. This look is a signature of Cerwin Vega, meaning it’s essential if you own any of their other speakers. It may not be the look for everyone, but it does look good. The woofer and midrange driver both hold a red ring around them, with the cone jumping back to black, while the 1-inch tweeter is completely red. The only color is the bright red accents around each of the drivers. The entire cabinet, cones, and even removable grille are totally black. Starting with the looks, the speaker comes in one way totally blacked out. Cerwin Vega created a design that, while not on the level of Klipsch’s reference series, sticks out in a pleasant way. Despite sitting well below the height that would be expected, the build and overall look are exceptional. ![]()
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