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élite Series
LS1208 - Subwoofer - 1200w, 18 inch
Yorkville LS1208 Subwoofer
All élite subwoofers are horn-loaded except for the LS1208 which is a bass reflex
design. Suitable for touring or fixed installations, the cabinets are constructed of 15mm 11-ply Baltic Birch with heavy internal bracing
for reduced resonance and better durability. All enclosures are covered in a black carpet covering and incorporate metal corner protectors,
rugged curved anti-resonant metal grilles, and 1/4" or Speakon™ input connectors. An optional finish of black ultrathane paint (LS1208B)
is also available. Additionally, the Speakon™ connectors feature a configuration switch which allows instant reversal of Speakon™ jack pinouts
for easy single wire hook-up using optional four wire Speakon™ cables.
A two year investigation into the optimization of high output low frequency sound has yielded the LS1208 “basspipe” subwoofer system.
The "basspipe" is a multiple flare horn, connected to an organ like pipe, slowly flaring to the mouth. The bandwidth is narrowed, optimized
to a specific range in the lower registers. Outdoor measurements show very smooth, very high output in the 35Hz to 200Hz range. This is
the highest efficiency that we have ever seen for a single 18” driver enclosure, especially with a gross volume of only 22 cubic feet. In
addition, a significant gain is achieved when using two units side by side as the mouth nears maximum acoustic load.
Additional research has developed a woofer with significantly higher power handling than any other speaker that we currently use, making
the LS1208 one of the highest output subwoofers available at any price. Performance, packaging, and overall value make the LS1208
a benchmark.
Features
Suitable for touring or fixed installations, the cabinets are constructed of 15mm 11-ply Baltic Birch with heavy internal bracing for reduced
resonance and better durability. The enclosure is covered in a black carpet covering and incorporates metal corner protectors, rugged curved
anti-resonant metal grilles, and 1/4" or Speakon™ input connectors. An optional finish of black ultrathane paint (LS1208B) is also
available. Additionally, the Speakon™ connectors feature a configuration switch which allows instant reversal of Speakon™ jack pinouts for
easy single wire hook-up using optional four wire Speakon™ cables. The LS1208 includes tilt-back wheels and top/rear mounted corner
handles for better maneuverability and stacking (wheels don't fall in the handles!!).
Specifications
System Type
Horn Loaded
Subwoofer
Active or Passive
Passive
Program Power (Watts)
1200
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
8
Sensitivity (dB @1Watt/1m)
105
Max SPL (dB)
136
Frequency Response (Hz +/- 3db)
35 - 200
Driver Configuration
18 inch
LF Driver(s)
18 inch,
Ceramic Magnet, 4 inch voicecoil
LF Program Power(Watts)
1200
LF Impedance(Ohms)
8
Inputs - 1/4" Jacks
2
Inputs - Speakon 4-pin
2
Other Controls / Features
Speakon™
connectors feature a configuration switch which allows instant
reversal of Speakon™ jack pinouts for easy single wire hook-up
using optional four wire Speakon™ cables.
