WW: DESCEND DN12

Subwoofer

The Definitive Technology Descend DN12 is an ultra-high-performance 12-inch subwoofer designed for reference music systems and significant home theatre applications. It is powered by a custom-built Definitive Technology 1500-Watt Class H sliding rail amplifier, which effortlessly handles both transient peaks and super low bass extension down to 25Hz. To produce smooth and precise reproduction from the deepest bass-heavy content, 3XR Architecture pairs custom drivers with a same-sized dual-radiator array.

Another proprietary innovation found within DN12 is Intelligent Phase Control™, which provides a full 360-degrees of customizable phase adjustment. To better align phase, most subwoofers offer either a polarity toggle between zero or 180-degrees, or an all-pass filter that can cause smearing. Intelligent Phase Control, on the other hand, enables listeners to further fine-tune their subwoofer’s phase by combining the best elements of a polarity toggle, but with greater granularity, along with an all-pass filter, while automatically aligning the phase adjustment with the low-pass filter to support the entire audio system most precisely.

To ensure long-lasting performance, the DN12 uses an advanced 56-bit Digital Signal Processor (DSP) that improves bass response and overall sound quality while closely monitoring the woofer system to prevent potentially harmful distortion at ultra-high volumes. In addition, the DN12 has three built-in performance EQ modes (Flat, Deep, and Loud), perfect for accommodating any space or personal listening preferences. The out-of-the-box "Flat Mode" is a great starting point for level adjustment and system calibration—and sounds superb for most applications. "Loud Mode" provides listeners with the most output level and is excellent for big action movies and cinematic sound effects, while “Deep Mode" offers the lowest frequency extension possible, perfect for music reproduction, particularly passages with wide dynamic range.

Operating the DN12 is elegant and easy. It comes with a slim remote and built-in front LED display, enabling users to adjust volume level, phase and EQ with visual confirmation from the listening position. Further, this model features a 12V trigger and IR pass-through for integration with popular control systems to achieve full functionality and custom adjustments from anywhere in the room.