Vibe Audio CBR12 CBR 12 Evo 12" inch Active Amplified Subwoofer Sub Bass Box Enclosure Includes Wiring Kit Product Description:
- Height: 370mm. Width: 515mm. Depth: 415mm.
- Drivers: BlackAir 12". RMS Power: 550w.
- Peak Power: 1600w. Active Amp Type: BlackBox Bass I.
- Turbo Ports: 2 x 3".
- Characteristics: Deep Hard Punch. Wiring Kit: Included.
Product Description
The Level 2 BlackAir's, for when you demand more from your system, step it up a level and experience BlackAir. Studio quality offers everything a more demanding sound Guru requires.
The BlackAir range consists of component speakers, stereo and bass amplifiers, subwoofers and the world famous CBR Active enclosures.
All new VIBE Blackair subwoofer loaded bass enclosure exclusive on active enclosures only.
Retuned enclosure offering increased low bass performance and variable port tuning.
25mm and 18mm MDF construction, glued, screwed and braced for absolute rigidity.
VIBE PressureWedgeTM enclosure design creates internal pressures to assist cone control and enhance enclosure porting.
VIBE R&D have created the brand new and patented A.R.B.S.S anti resonance support system which eliminates unwanted vibration for more defined bass.
Flared VIBE TurboportTM eliminates unwanted port noise.
VIBE PortplugTM included which when inserted into the VIBE turboport tm seals the port making an airtight sealed enclosure offering different sound characteristics.
The trademark VIBE crackle effect is applied through the new VIBE RubberCrackle that wraps the whole enclosure in a highly durable finish and adding anti vibration properties.
All CBR actives feature a perfectly matched Blackbox integrated bass amplifier.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
By Mr. Alexander J. Cheung
FEATURES AND SPECS:My initial visual inspection reveals the CBR12A to be one of the most well thought out and well designed subwoofer system's I've ever come across,General fit & finish and attention to detail are excellent, and I like the unusual textured matt black `cracked earth' finish applied to the front, top and rear of the enclosure. Vibe have fitted molded rubber side caps with integral lifting handles and rutted mounting feet. Since no formal way of securing the CBR12A is supplied these will do a decent job of stopping it flying around your boot.The front of the enclosure is fitted with a single 12-inch diameter subwoofer featuring a beautiful woven Kevlar cone and supple rubber edge surround. While it is stated as a BlackAir 12, the subwoofer does differ significantly from the BlackAir 12 that is shown on Vibe's website as being sold separately. While they are indeed visually similar from the front, the subwoofer fitted to the CBR12A enclosure features a large step in the cone and uses a completely different basket and magnet assembly (as is shown by the images inside the enclosure). Also, the subwoofer in the enclosure is a single 4ohm voice coil model whereas the BlackAir 12 sold separately is dual 2ohm...HERE'S MY TAKE:I think Vibe mean that the mechanical power handling of the subwoofer is 550WRMS, whereas the rated output of the amplifier is 300WRMS. Ohm's Law states that a 35-amp fuse can flow 504WRMS into the amplifier at 14.4V, so assuming around 60% efficiency from the amplifier's Class AB design that equates to a tad over 300WRMS of potential output power. Fair enough. Except the CBR12A I tested actually came fitted with a 25-amp fuse, and this limits power to around 215WRMS.So, regardless of all those different claimed numbers, the true `output' of this system actually is around 215WRMS - since that's what the amplifier can produce through the bottleneck of a 25-amp fuse. In reality, what really matters is how much SPL the subwoofer can muster while still sounding controlled and fluent - but we'll get to that in good time.The key design feature of the CBR12A that impresses me so much is the variable tuning system it employs. The idea is genius, and I can't believe that no one else has ever offered such a simple and elegant solution before. The CBR12A system comes supplied with two flared ports to allow the front wave of the bass energy to couple with that of the rear. That's nothing new. What is new is the use of two different length port tubes, along with two foam plugs that can be used to block either or both of the ports. What you're looking at here ladies and gentlemen are four distinct subwoofer tuning settings from the one enclosure.With both plugs installed the system is sealed, offering the most linear system response but the lowest overall efficiency and therefore the lowest output in SPL. Remove both plugs and you now have a system tuned to deliver maximum bass at 50Hz. This is the boom setting for those who want maximum SPL.Leaving just the bottom port open tunes the system lower down at 35Hz, offering a nicer overall tonal balance while still affording higher efficiency at 35Hz. Leaving the top port open, meanwhile, tunes down to the lowest setting of 30Hz. If you prefer the warmer sound of a ported system but still demand as much control as possible this is the setting to go for. The best news is that you can play around with the settings, which is exactly what I did after the installation.CONCLUSION:Vibe has made the installation process of the CBR12A so easy that anyone could tackle it with just a basic set of tools. With the enclosure comes a quality pair of RCA leads, or you can connect the inputs to your car's speaker level outputs (just parallel them to the rear speakers) via the supplied fly lead and plug. Vibe also kindly provide a five meter length of red 12-awg power cable with inline fuse holder and fuse, a meter of 12-awg black earth cable, and blue trigger wire. Everything you need comes with the system, while an optional remote level control module can be added if you need it. This allows you to vary both the low pass filter (variable from 40Hz to 200Hz) and the overall bass level from the front of the car, and is handy if you don't have an aftermarket source with this provision.If you can ignore the over inflated power claims you'll find that the CBR12A can actually punch out a respectable SPL levels quite happily so long as you respect the circa 215WRMS real world power capabilities. Push it like it actually makes `1600-watts' and you'll end up with a smoked subwoofer in no time. All in all this is a beautifully crafted system that is as easy on the eyes as it is during installation, and the added convenience of the variable tuning means that it can be tuned to suit virtually any taste. I recommend the 30Hz tuning setting, as this offers the best balance between warmth and efficiency.I could only give this 4 stars due to the lack of knowledge that vibe has taken into account of most customers regarding output power from subwoofers, which is sort of overlooked from the many points i've stated.Good day to you all... and i hope you liked my review, very technical and looong :)
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By anon
A very good subwoofer for your car. I tried two other subwoofers (Vibe Slick slr12a and a Juice A12)before settling with with this one. All I can say is that if you want a proper sound in your car (not blurry sounding loose bass) then get this speaker, it is worth the extra money over the £100ish active subs. It comes with port plugs too so you can customise the tightness of the bass to your liking.The sub sounds good for all types of music and it is plenty loud (although I turn mine down to an appropriate level).Only thing to mention is that it is a little more difficult to connect the wires to it because it goes into a covered compartment, but it is not that difficult really. I only say this because the other two subwoofers I tried were very simple, exposed screws that you'd just connect the wires to. If you want an easier solution then I would probably recommend getting the Vibe Fast plug adapter, but as I don't take my subwoofer out of my boot that much I won't be buying one.If you don't care about this subwoofer taking up a little bit more space in your boot and also spending a little extra cash, then this is definitely the subwoofer of choice for people who care about the quality of their music.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By liam.j
This is the best sub i have ever had.Not to heavyvery tidycomes with wiring kitwill shake your car.
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