BIC America F12 vs Dayton Audio SUB-1500

F12 vs SUB-1500 comparison chart

Overall
BIC America F12
7.3
Dayton Audio SUB-1500
7.3
8
8

BIC America F12 vs Dayton Audio SUB-1500 review

Dayton Audio SUB-1500 vs BIC America F12

Dayton Audio SUB-1500 review

Dayton Audio SUB-1500 vs BIC America F12 is bigger. Dayton has 15-inch driver size, while F12 – 12”. The output power of the audio amplifier is 150 watts. The resistance is 4 ohms, and the frequency response range is from 23 Hz to 140 Hz. It also has an active amplifier.

The Dayton Audio SUB-1500 looks big and a bit aggressive. The rigid construction of this model eliminates any vibration. On the back panel are all the input ports that you may need (RCA LFE inputs, stereo line-level RCA inputs, and 2 speaker inputs and outputs).

Dayton Audio SUB-1500

BIC America F12 review

The subwoofer is provided with a 12-inch subwoofer and an amplifier with a working power of 150 watts. BIC America F12 has 475 W maximal power vs Dayton Audio SUB-1500 – 150 W. BIC F12 gives superior sound. It works well even at low volume when most subwoofers lose sound quality.

This sub is designed in a minimalist style. However, it looks like a classic black sub. Device controls are placed on the back metal panel. Below the controls are the Bass Reflex port. At the base of the case are four low cylindrical legs.

BIC America F12

Dayton Audio SUB-1500 pros & cons

Pros

  • It is well built
  • Handles the lowest frequencies perfectly

Cons

  • Sometimes it creates a rumble

BIC America F12 pros & cons

Pros

  • Very strong subwoofer with good sound
  • With the right crossover settings and proper volume control, this subwoofer makes the sound of the audio system phenomenal

Cons

  • Blown fuse

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Product

BIC America F12
Dayton Audio SUB-1500

Model

F12
SUB-1500

Brand

BIC America
Dayton Audio

Reviews

1980
99

General

Amplification type

active
active

Wireless

Detachable grilles

Enclosure type

vented
vented

Power

Nominal output power (RMS), W

150
150

Maximal output power (RMS), W

475
150

Audio performance

Sensitivity, dB

90
86

Impedance, Ohm

8
4

Frequency response, Hz

25-200
23-140

Crossover frequency, Hz

40-90
40-140

Driver

Driver quantity

1
1

Driver size, in

12
15

Driver placement

front panel
front panel

Port placement

back side
down firing

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Extensive connection

RCA LFE inputs

1
1

RCA stereo line level inputs (pair)

1
1

RCA outputs

0
0

XLR inputs (pair)

0
0

XLR outputs (pair)

0
0

Speaker level output (pair)

2
2

Speaker level input (pair)

2
2

Control

Volume

Subwoofer phase

Low-pass filter

Main power switch

App control

Desing

Body material

MDF
MDF

Woofer composition

polymer
polymer

Colors

black
black

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Dimensions (W x H x D), cm/in

27.9 x 30.8 x 33/19 x 21 x 22
49.7 x 48.7 x 50.2/19.6 x 19.2 x 19.8

Weight, kg/pounds

9.2/20
25.5/56.1

Other

Release year

2012
2013
BIC America F12
Dayton Audio SUB-1500
BIC America F12
Dayton Audio SUB-1500

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  • 7.3Dayton Audio SUB-1500

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