Bose F1 Subwoofer – a powered subwoofer with two 10-inch high-excursion drivers, delivering a maximum SPL of 130 dB peak and frequency response down to 40 Hz from 1000 W of system power. An integrated mounting stand accepts the F1 Model 812 loudspeaker, forming a combined system rated at 2000 W total.
An integrated stand instead of a separate pole and cable clutter
The stand for the F1 Model 812 loudspeaker is built into the rear of the subwoofer's enclosure and pulls out when the system is set up, so an engineer doesn't need to carry a separate column stand or hunt for the right mounting height at every gig. Cable channels in the stand hide the speaker cable running between the sub and the top unit, which matters at corporate events or weddings where the stage's appearance counts as much as the sound. Strategically placed handles let one person carry the 25 kg enclosure without a second set of hands.
A polarity switch and line-output EQ – fixing frequency overlap instead of guessing
The NORM/REV polarity switch corrects low-frequency overlap between the subwoofer and the top speaker without needing an outboard processor to dial in delay – an engineer just flips the phase and listens for which position gives fuller, less hollowed-out bass at the listening position. The line-output EQ switches between full range and a 100 Hz high-pass filter, so chaining several subwoofers together or adding a satellite speaker doesn't call for guessing at crossover settings – the choice follows directly from the system's configuration.
KEY FEATURES
- Two 10-inch high-excursion low-frequency drivers
- Built-in, retractable stand for the F1 Model 812 loudspeaker
- Cable channels hiding wiring between the sub and the speaker
- NORM/REV polarity switch correcting low-frequency overlap
- Switchable line-output EQ: full range or 100 Hz high-pass filter
- Dynamic limiter protecting the drivers
- Strategically placed handles for one-person transport
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- System type: powered subwoofer
- Frequency response (-3 dB): 40 Hz–250 Hz
- Frequency range (-10 dB): 38 Hz–250 Hz
- Dispersion pattern: omni-directional
- Maximum SPL @ 1 m: 130 dB (peak, 6 dB CF)
- Crossover frequency: 40–100 Hz Butterworth bandpass; 100 Hz 4th-order high-pass filter at line out
- System power: 1000 W
- Distortion at rated power: max 0.1% (30 Hz–15 kHz)
- Transducers: 2 × 10" high-excursion driver
- Inputs: 2 × combo XLR/1/4"
- Dimensions: 688 × 410 × 449 mm
- Weight: 24.9 kg
- Power: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz ±20%, 200 W max draw
