KLH Stratton 12
12-inch Subwoofer
The KLH Stratton 12 inch powered sub-woofer thrill movie fans and audiophiles alike with their rich, expansive sound. Once you add a Stratton to your home theater or music system, you will feel these ground-breaking, powered subwoofers down to your core. Adding subwoofers to your speaker system will produce a more vibrant, all-encompassing sound. Prepare to get completely immersed in your favorite song or movie as our subs elevate your listening experience in a unique, dynamic way. KLH has the best 12 inch sub woofer on the market, making you relish your hi-fidelity, at-home listening experience.
Enter the Stratton 12s: delivering reference-grade subwoofer performance, they add powerful, heart-pounding low frequencies to your system. This allows your floorstanding or bookshelf speakers to focus on delivering crisp highs and detailed mids—resulting in a fuller, more immersive listening experience.
The Best Subwoofer FAQs
Subwoofers produce the lowest frequency sound that other speakers in an audio system are incapable of reproducing without distortion. The best subwoofers free your loudspeakers from the demanding chore of reproducing the bass, thus improving the sound of your overall system.
Subwoofers play a crucial role in a complete speaker system. A good sub will enhance the sound of your audio system and deliver undistorted playback down to the deepest levels. We recommend you start with at least one subwoofer so you can feel and experience the full sound of your system.
Using two subs will improve bass distribution by filling in gaps where the bass response may be weak throughout the room. Having a second sub will also supply more compelling dynamics and a wider soundstage.
Since bass frequencies are omnidirectional, subwoofers have limitless placement flexibility around a listening room. If you place your subwoofer near a wall, it will result in more bass. If you place it near a corner, it will produce even more bass. Most people put their sub toward the front of the room, so it is easier to connect to their home theater receiver.
In simple terms, a woofer is typically used in a full range floor standing or bookshelf speaker. A subwoofer is a woofer that is designed specifically to produce low-pitch audio frequencies, otherwise known as bass.
A powered or active subwoofer holds a speaker and amplifier that are matched for best performance quality and housed within the same enclosure. A passive subwoofer needs to be powered by an external amplifier.
An amplifier intensifies the musical signal to make the sound louder or softer when controlling the volume of a sub. A passive subwoofer cannot work without an amplifier. Powered or active subwoofers do not need an amp because the amps are inside the sub.
When choosing the size of your sub it is important to pick one that blends in with your speakers to create that immersive listening experience. If you have a big, open listening area, a large subwoofer is a good fit considering it moves more air which in turn produces more bass. If your sub is going into a small, cozy room, a smaller size would be suitable, so it does not overpower your listening space.
The best subwoofers do more than deliver bass—they elevate your entire setup. By handling the demanding low end, a Stratton subwoofer allows your floorstanding or bookshelf speakers to perform at their absolute best. Highs become more defined, mids gain clarity, and the full spectrum of sound comes to life with balance and precision.