Features
- 12″ premium high-EMF XLT active driver
- 12″ mass-tuned SLAPS passive bass radiator
- High-efficiency Class D amplifier
- DSP control through via mobile app
- 2x the radiating surface for impactful response
- Small form factor for versatile placement
- Multi-path optocoupler protection circuitry
- 3-way On/Auto/Off signal sensing switch
- Operation status LED indicator
- Low level RCA inputs
- Mono DSP outputs
- Selective variable crossover
- Remote and remote eye included
- Auto room correction (iWoofer™ Pro only)
- Up to 25 bands of parametric EQ
- On-the-fly variable Q EQ
- Sub-harmonic synthesizer
- High gloss black piano lacquer finish
- Removable cloth grilles
Specifications
- Active Driver Size: 12″
- Passive Driver Size: 12″
- Amplifier Power: 600W peak dynamic
- Amplifier Class: Class D
- Frequency Response: 18Hz–115Hz
- Crossover Frequency: 40Hz–180Hz
- Enclosure Type: Passive tuned to 20Hz
- Nominal Impedance: 4-Ohm
- 15.25″ (388mm) x 17.25″ (437mm) x 15″ (382mm)
- With grilles and feet
- Weight: 41 lb (18.6 kg)
In The Box
- (1) MiniMe DSP P-12 subwoofer
- (1) Power cable
- (1) Remote
- (1) Remote eye
- (2) Removable grilles
- (1) Product manual
The Challenge: Big Bass, Small Spaces
The search for powerful, room-filling bass often clashes with modern interior design and space constraints. Traditional home theater subwoofers, which are built to produce deep bass frequencies with significant force, tend to be large, visually prominent boxes that can disrupt a room’s aesthetic and occupy too much space. This presents a major challenge for those who want the impactful experience of deep bass in films and music but cannot fit bulky equipment into their living spaces. The engineering challenge is to create a compact subwoofer that maintains the acoustic performance and richness typically associated with high-quality subwoofers. Achieving this is complex, as significant hurdles arise when producing substantial low frequency energy from a smaller unit. While there have been many attempts to design high-performance compact subwoofers, many products have not succeeded, resulting in options that either underdeliver on performance or are priced too high for the quality they offer.
The Solution Realized
The Earthquake MiniMe DSP P-12 is the definitive solution to this challenge. Elegantly designed with a high-gloss piano black finish and featuring modern, grille-less drivers on three sides, the MiniMe DSP P-12 caters to those seeking exceptional audio and aesthetic refinement. Measuring less than fifteen inches cubed, its compact form allows unparalleled placement versatility.
At its core, the MiniMe DSP P-12’s performance comes from a triad of advanced technologies: a powerful 12-inch premium XLT active driver, a 12-inch SLAPS passive radiator, and a robust 600 watts peak Earthquake enhanced Class D amplifier. It also features customizable Digital Signal Processing (DSP), controlled via the iWoofer™ mobile app, enabling users to tailor the subwoofer’s response to their room and preferences.
High-Efficiency Powerhouse
The MiniMe DSP series represents the convergence of power and efficiency in a compact design. This impressive unit features a robust 600-watt peak Class D amplifier, achieving an exceptional efficiency rate of over 90%. What does this mean for you? It means that more power is directed towards sound reproduction, with less energy wasted as heat. This is particularly crucial for compact systems like the MiniMe DSP P-12, ensuring reliable operation while extending the lifespan of its components.
By utilizing the advanced technology of a high-efficiency Class D amplifier, the MiniMe can pack a powerful 600-watt power source into its sleek frame. This remarkable efficiency works seamlessly with the innovative SLAPS passive radiator system, reducing the load on the amplifier. Consequently, the amplifier doesn’t need to work as hard to deliver those high output levels, thereby enhancing the system’s overall performance.
The result? You’ll enjoy a richer acoustic experience, with impressive sound pressure levels (SPL) and deep bass extension that far exceed what you might expect from a unit of this size and power. It’s a masterful optimization of sound system design, ready to elevate your audio experience.
One Passive Radiator to Rule Them All
The MiniMe DSP P-12’s outstanding capabilities are anchored in Earthquake Sound’s patented Symmetrically Loaded Audio Passive System (SLAPS) technology. This technology significantly boosts subwoofer efficiency and enhances subharmonic frequency reproduction at high SPL levels. Unlike conventional passive radiators, SLAPS features a unique symmetrical design with dual identical suspensions and a specified mass, allowing it to move air equally in both directions without a center spider.
Built entirely from the ground up, SLAPS overcomes the inherent limitations of traditional sealed enclosures, such as increased pneumatic pressure that limits driver excursion and causes compression, and ported enclosures, which can experience port noise and uncontrolled excursion near their tuning frequency. SLAPS technology allows the MiniMe concept to produce remarkable bass performance from a compact cabinet, allowing a 12-inch active driver to achieve audio quality typically associated with much larger systems. Challenging for competitors to duplicate, this patented technology represents a substantial investment in R&D, establishing a unique competitive advantage and confirming the product’s premium positioning.
The benefits of the SLAPS system are numerous and significant:
- Increased Efficiency and Output: SLAPS can add up to +6dB of bass output compared to regular sealed and ported enclosures of similar volume.
- Deep, Dynamic, Powerful Bass from Compact Volumes: It enables the reproduction of profound low frequencies from a smaller cabinet than would typically be required.
- Compression-Free Excursion: The active driver can operate with unrestricted movement, resulting in cleaner and more impactful bass.
- Elimination of Port Noise: By eschewing traditional ports, SLAPS avoids the chuffing and turbulence artifacts that can plague ported designs.
- Accurate, Pistonic Movement: The symmetrical design ensures identical properties in both the negative and positive pressure domains, leading to precise, piston-like behavior without the hesitation observed in some passive devices.