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PS Audio Foundry F12

Foundry not foundation. In F12 guise, it's PS Audio's first active Foundry subwoofer. As the name suggests, it uses a 12" woofer backed by 1kW of power and "advanced room correction". The cellulose driver with carbon dust cap is a monster-stroke type of claimed throw past 2½ inches not centimetres pulled back by a 10" Nomex spider. The amplifier's power supply is rated for 1'800 watts. The associated Foundry control app for iOS and Android "compensates for a listening room's peaks and dips with an auto EQ based on a smartphone's mic; or via a manual function". Adjustments include delay and PEQ, connectivity high-and low-level inputs. A Wisa 24/96 wireless module is optional. Finish options are satin black or white and the retail price is $2'749. Dimensions are 14.75 x 16.75 x 17.5" WxHxD, weight is 77lbs.