JL Audio Fathom® IWS-SYS-108

JL Audio Fathom® IWS-SYS-108

8-inch (200 mm) In-Wall Powered Subwoofer System

 

Born from the same groundbreaking technologies used to develop JL Audio’s free-standing powered subwoofers, the Fathom® IWS in-wall subwoofer systems deliver remarkable bass performance, while remaining largely concealed within most home audio/theatre environments.

The 8-inch Fathom® IWS systems are smaller and easier to integrate than JL Audio’s larger in-wall Fathoms, fitting in all standard, 16-inch, on-centre stud openings, and operating through very small grilles.

These grilles accommodate all common drywall thicknesses, and can be easily painted to match the wall.

The subwoofer enclosures utilise extensive architectural features aimed at improving rigidity while keeping a very low profile and minimal wall thickness.

A unique port design vents through a slot located at the perimeter of the driver mount to enhance efficiency and low-bass output.

Inside the enclosure is a long-excursion, 8-inch thin-line woofer, built to exacting standards by JL Audio for the Fathom® IWS products.

Each 8-inch Fathom® IWS system is powered by a rack-mountable amplifier, capable of generating up to 600 watts of clean power and can drive up to two enclosures.

A complete set of Fathom® signal processing features is also onboard, including JL Audio’s powerful, 18-band Digital Automatic Room Optimisation (D.A.R.O.) system, all managed via an easy-to-use, menu-driven interface and LCD display. Note: D.A.R.O. functionality requires optional calibration microphone (sold separately).

IWS-SYS-108 includes the following – choice of 3-1/2″ or 5-1/2″ sealed enclosure (driver pre-installed), SA-600W-240V amplifier & IWG-108 grille.

Features

• Power Modes – Off, On or Automatic (Signal-Sensing or 12V Trigger)
• Digital Automatic Room Optimisation (D.A.R.O.) – Automatic, 18-band equaliser with optional laboratory-grade calibration microphone (sold separately)
• Level Modes – Reference (fixed gain) or Variable from -50 dB to +15 dB over reference gain (0.5 dB increments)
• Controls – D-pad navigation buttons with LCD display
• Filter Modes – Off, 12 dB per octave or 24 dB per octave (Low-Pass, with tracking High-Pass Outputs)
• Filter Cut-off Frequency – Variable from 30 Hz – 130 Hz
• E.L.F Trim – Variable from -12 dB to +3 dB at 25 Hz (0.5 dB increments)
• Delay – Variable from 0 – 25 ms (0.1 ms increments, Sub and HP outputs)
• Polarity – 0 or 180 degrees
• Equaliser / Frequency Range – 3 bands / 20 Hz to 160 Hz (1 Hz increments)
• Equaliser Gain Range – –12 dB to +12 dB (0.2 dB increments)
• Equaliser Q Range – 0.7 to 5.0 (0.1 increments)
• Unbalanced Inputs – Stereo or Mono (two RCA Jacks)
• Speaker/High-Level Inputs – Stereo or Mono (removable plug)
• Line Outputs – Stereo or Mono (two RCA jacks-Pass-Through or High-Pass)
• Speaker Outputs – Neutrik speak-On® 2-Pole Connectors (uses Neutrik part: NL2FX, included)
• Input Grounding – Isolated or Grounded
• Wireless Connectivity – Optional, JLINK TRX System (sold separately)
• 12V Trigger Output Capacity – 150 mA (1/8-inch/3.5mm mini jack)

Specification: JL Audio Fathom® IWS-SYS-108 

• Model – Fathom® IWS-SYS-108
• Enclosure Type – Single Sealed Enclosure
• Driver(s) – 8-inch (nominal diameter)
• Frequency Response – (anechoic) 24.9 – 109 Hz ( +1.5 dB), -3 dB at 24.6 Hz / 111 Hz, -10 dB at 23.4 Hz / 118 Hz
• Effective Piston Area – 31.62 sq. in. (0.0204 sq. m.)
• Effective Displacement – 47.5 cu. in. (0.78 litres)
• Amplifier Power – 300 Watts RMS short-term
• 2 x 4 Enclosure Dimensions:
• (H) Height × (W) Width × (D) Depth – 61.63 in. × 14.00 in. × 3.25 in. (1565 mm × 355 mm × 83 mm)
  Measurements do not include padding material.
• 2 x 4 Wall Cavity Dimensions:
• Wall Cavity Width (W) – Minimum 14.375 in / 365 mm – Maximum 15.5 in / 394 mm
• Wall Cavity Height (H) – Minimum 75 in / 1905 mm
• Cabinet Finish – Black Texture-Coated
• Amplifier Dimensions:
• (H) Height × (W) Width × (D) Depth – 1.75 in. × 16.84 in. × 13.63 in. (44 mm × 428 mm × 346 mm)
  Height Dimensions DO NOT include feet.
• Amplifier Net Weight – 13.5 lbs. (6.12 kg)
• Grille Dimensions – (H) Height × (W) Width – 10.50 inches x 10.50 inches (267 mm × 267 mm)
• Wall Opening Dimensions – (H) Height × (W) Width – 9.75 inches × 9.75 inches (248 mm × 248 mm)
• Grille Finish – White (paintable)