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13.5-inch (345 mm) Powered Subwoofer, Black Gloss Finish

JL Audio FATHOMRF113GLOSS

Quick Specs

  • Type: Speakers
  • Width: 16.5"
  • Height: 19.625"
  • Depth: 19.25"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
 

Powered Subwoofer with 13.5-inch Subwoofer Driver, 2500 watts

The Fathom f113 is a heavyweight subwoofer capable of filling the most demanding rooms with powerful low-frequency output and reference-class sound quality. The combination of an ultra-long throw W7 13.5-inch driver and a very powerful switching amplifier give it the kind of output normally associated with far larger subwoofer systems.

Because it is built with the same driver and amplifier technology as our flagship Gotham®, the f113 delivers a tremendous level of sound quality. Low distortion, excellent dynamic capabilities and shockingly deep bass extension will allow you to experience all the excitement of the most demanding cinematic material, while also being able to reproduce all the nuance and texture of your most delicate musical material.

A complete set of signal processing features is easily accessible on the front surface of every Fathom. These include a highly flexible low-pass filter, variable phase, switchable polarity, e.l.f. trim and our powerful Automatic Room Optimization (A.R.O.) system. A calibrated microphone is included for the A.R.O. system. Input connections are made via unbalanced RCA connections or balanced Neutrik® combo XLR/TRS jacks. Also included is an XLR output to connect a second Fathom® as a slave unit.

Finish: Gloss Black

Grille finish: Black fabric

Enclosure Construction: MDF

Download the Fathom f113 Catalog Sheet

Technology
Automatic Room Optimization (A.R.O)

JL Audio's exclusive A.R.O. technology is designed to easily and automatically optimize a subwoofer's in-room response. Taking just a few minutes to accomplish, this innovative feature delivers a superb low-frequency listening experience, no matter where the subwoofer is placed.

Dynamic Motor Analysis - DMA Optimized Motor

JL Audio's proprietary Dynamic Motor Analysis system is a powerful suite of FEA-based modeling systems, first developed by JL Audio in 1997 and refined over the years to scientifically address the issue of speaker motor linearity. This leads to vastly reduced distortion and faithfully reproduced transients... or put simply: tight, clean, articulate bass.

W-Cone (U.S. Patent #6,496,590)

The W-Cone is a unit-body cone assembly that delivers astonishing cone stiffness with minimal mass. The shape also provides superb torsional rigidity, which is critical to maintaining voice coil alignment at the suspension limits.

Elevated Frame Cooling (U.S. Patent #6,219,431 & #6,229,902)

JL Audio's patented Elevated Frame Cooling design delivers cool air through slots directly above the top-plate to the voice coil of the speaker. This not only enhances power handling, but also sound quality by minimizing dynamic parameter shifts and power compression.

Floating Cone Attach Method - FCAM™ (U.S. Patent #6,501,844)

This assembly technique, conceived by JL Audio, ensures proper surround geometry in the assembled speaker for better excursion control and dynamic voice coil alignment.

OverRoll™ Surround

By utilizing space wasted in conventional speakers, this ground-breaking innovation controls the W7's massive excursion without sacrificing precious cone area.

Radially Cross-Drilled Pole-Piece (U.S. Patent #6,243,479)

This innovative venting system greatly enhances thermal dissipation and power handling by directing air flow onto the voice coil former, working in conjunction with the Elevated Frame cooling technology to effectively remove heat from the voice coil. This improves power handling and reduces power compression effects, leading to more linear performance.

Engineered Lead-Wire System (U.S. Patent #7,356,157)

Carefully engineered lead-wire design and attachments ensure controlled, quiet lead-wire behavior under the most extreme excursion demands.

High-Damping Feedback Circuitry (U.S. Patent #6,441,685)

This proprietary, discrete control circuit design allows our Class D switching amplifiers to maintin an excellent damping factor for improved transient behavior and fidelity.

Built in U.S.A. with Global Components

JL Audio's Miramar, Florida loudspeaker production facility is one of the most advanced in the world.

General Specifications
Enclosure Type Sealed
Enclosure Finish Black Gloss
Frequency Response (Anechoic) 20 - 86 Hz ( 1.5dB) -3 dB at 18 Hz / 127 Hz -10 dB at 16 Hz / 154 Hz
Effective Piston Area (Sd) 107.35 sq in / 0.0693 sq m
Effective Displacement 386 cu in / 6.3 L
Amplifier Power 2500 W RMS short-term
Power Mode(s) Off, On or Automatic (Signal-Sensing)
Light Modes Off, On or Dim
Signal Processing
Unbalanced Inputs Stereo or Mono (two RCA jacks)
Balanced Inputs Stereo or Mono (two female XLR jacks)
Speaker/High-Level Inputs N/A
Input Grounding Isolated or Grounded
Input Modes Master or Slave
Level Control Reference (fixed gain) or Variable, from full mute to +15dB over reference gain
Filter Mode(s) Low-Pass
Filter Slope(s) 12/24 dB/octave
Filter Frequency Range 30 Hz - 130 Hz
Filter Defeat Function Yes
Polarity 0 or 180 degrees
Phase Variable, 0 - 280 degrees
Extreme Low Frequency (E.L.F.) Trim Variable, -12 dB to +3 dB at 25 Hz
Line Outputs N/A
Output to Slave Balanced (one male XLR jack)
Calibration Mode Automatic Room Optimization (A.R.O.), incudes laboratory-grade microphone
Physical Specifications
Width (W) 16.50 in / 419 mm
Height (H) 19.625 in / 498 mm
Depth (D) 19.25 in / 489 mm
Net Weight 130 lb / 59.0 kg

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Speakers

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 16.5"
  • Height: 19.625"
  • Depth: 19.25"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: No

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