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Focal OD Sub 12
External subwoofer
OD Sub 12 brings Focal sound outdoors! Its 30 cm Iris IP diaphragm driver provides deep, powerful bass for your OD Sat 5 installation. Thanks to its built-in transformer and weather resistance, it can cover large spaces without loss of power and accompany you all year round in your garden, by your pool...
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The Iris diaphragm driver delivers deep, powerful bass (400 W). It incorporates a transformer to extend the sound range with clarity and precision, without losing power.
Discreet
With its Light or Dark finish, and partially buried installation, OB Sub 12 blends into any environment. For even greater discretion, the height of the port is adjustable. It's the perfect complement to OD Sat 5 and OD Stone 8 loudspeakers.
ADAPTED TO ITS ENVIRONMENT
Like the OD Sat 5 and OD Stone 8 loudspeakers, the OD Sub 12 is IP55-rated, so it's protected from rain and dust.
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Built for serious outdoor listening, the OD Sub 12 delivers punchy, tuneful low end thanks to its 30cm woofer and Iris IP cone, offering deep, controlled bass and wide headroom for 50–300W amps. Rugged IP55 weatherproofing and 70/100V flexibility make it ideal for terraces and marine settings, praised by Best of High End for its design and durability.
Pros
- Rugged, weatherproof construction (IP55) and marine-capable materials for long-term outdoor durability.
- Large 30 cm woofer with Focal's Iris IP cone delivers strong, controlled low-frequency output suited to outdoor spaces.
- Flexible installation options with 70/100V capability and wide recommended amplifier range (50–300 W) for varied deployments.
Sound Quality
84/100
Bass
85/100
30 cm woofer with Iris IP cone, 90 dB sensitivity and wide recommended amp range (50–300 W) indicate strong, controlled low-frequency output for an outdoor-rated box. No reviewer measurements provided, so score is conservatively generous based on hardware specs and Focal engineering pedigree.
Dynamics
82/100
Robust woofer size, high sensitivity and broad recommended amplifier power suggest good headroom and transient capability for outdoor use. Lacking listening/test reports so score is inferred from specifications rather than measured reviewer praise.
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Integration
70/100
No review outcome evidence available about how the sub blends with mains in real installations. Features (70/100 V, IP55, sensitivity) are present but Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration.
Build Quality
88/100
IP55 rating, substantial dimensions and 19 kg mass imply a rugged, weather-resistant enclosure suitable for outdoor duty; Focal's reputation supports a high build-quality score despite absence of teardown reviews.
Features Connectivity
84/100
Includes 70 V / 100 V operation plus standard low-impedance use, and weatherproof Iris IP cone — well suited for flexible outdoor deployments. Score reflects useful pro-level features though no app/DSP details were provided.
Value for Money
75/100
At $1,999 this is a premium-priced outdoor sub. The build, IP rating, and Focal branding justify much of the cost, but without reviewers calling it a 'no-brainer' or 'best in class,' value is rated moderately high but not extreme.
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