JL Audio f212 owner manual Product Overview

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We sincerely thank you for your purchase and invite you to read this manual thoroughly in order to achieve the highest level of performance with your Fathom subwoofer system. Enjoy.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

JL Audio Fathom subwoofers combine a state-of-the-art

JL Audio subwoofer driver and electronics/amplifier package within a highly optimized enclosure to deliver an exceptional listening experience in your home theater or home audio system.

The subwoofer driver in your Fathom subwoofer system is capable of outstanding linear excursion without distress or audible distortion. This reference-quality driver enables your Fathom to reproduce powerful low- frequency events with stunning impact and unprecedented accuracy. Derived from JL Audio’s legendary W7 design platform, the Fathom f212 drivers offer peak-to-peak excursion capabilities well in excess of 3 inches (76 mm), to comfortably handle the dynamics of the most demanding program material.

To get the most from this long excursion driver platform, prodigious amounts of controlled power are needed. Our electronics engineering team conducted an intense analysis of typical program material and its dynamic demands in order to balance current draw and actual output power requirements relative to the system’s impedance characteristics. After careful study, a pair of precisely engineered switching amplifiers employing patented feedback technology were created. The advanced amplifier design in the F212 is capable of unclipped output voltages equivalent to 3000 watts of RMS power when referenced to the nominal loudspeaker impedance, allowing us to take full advantage of each driver’s full excursion envelope.

The beautiful cabinet enclosing the workings of your Fathom is also the result of careful engineering. To contain the pressures created by the Fathom driver, we utilized solid, CNC-cut, MDF material with extensive internal bracing features and advanced assembly techniques.

Your listening room is the other enclosure that affects the way your bass will sound. All rooms create a specific sonic signature, which must be effectively managed to achieve well-balanced low frequency performance. To aid in this process, the Fathom includes an extensive set of signal processing tools aimed at optimizing your Fathom’s performance within your listening space. These features include JL Audio’s exclusive Automatic Room Optimization system.

As you can see from this brief introduction, there is a lot of technology in this compact subwoofer. The contents of this manual will explain the features, guide you through the setup and tuning of your Fathom subwoofer and help you achieve your ultimate low-frequency listening experience.

If you require assistance, we urge you to contact your authorized JL Audio retailer for expert setup advice and service.

IMPORTANT! IT IS A VERY GOOD IDEA TO READ THE NEXT SECTION BEFORE UNPACKING YOUR FATHOM. UNPACKING THE SUBWOOFER NEAR ITS FINAL LOCATION IS RECOMMENDED.

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