About The JL Audio Gotham g213v2 Subwoofer
The g213v2 is a powered subwoofer with Dual 13.5" (343mm) Bass Drivers and 4,500 Watts of Power.
Your first look will tell you that you are looking at something special... your first listen will confirm it beyond a shadow of a doubt.
The beauty of the Gotham® v2 extends well beyond its exotic design and exceptional craftsmanship, aiming right at the emotional core of musical and cinematic enjoyment. This is a subwoofer system with limits that exceed the needs of the typical home theatre application, delivering a weight and integrity of reproduction that can only come from a system that is always in control. Its allure lies as much in its ability to convey subtleties as in its prodigious output capabilities. It is simply devastating.
A luxurious, handcrafted gloss-black finish is complemented by machined aluminium and stainless steel accents for a look and feel that fits perfectly with the finest home furnishings.
More importantly, the beautiful cabinet houses a pair of JL Audio's highest-technology Subwoofers. When demanded by program material, the Gotham's prodigious switching amplifier can deliver 4500 watts of RMS power, to take full advantage of the twin drivers' four inches of peak-to-peak excursion capability. This ensures that the Gotham can breeze through material that makes other subwoofers go into clipping, limiting or distress.
A very complete set of signal processing features is easily accessible on the top surface of the Gotham. These include a highly flexible low-pass filter, variable phase, switchable polarity, e.l.f. trim and JL Audio's powerful Digital Automatic Room Optimisation (D.A.R.O.) system. A calibrated microphone is included for the D.A.R.O. system. Input connections are made via unbalanced RCA connections or balanced Neutrik® combo XLR/TRS jacks. Also included is an XLR output to connect a second Gotham® v2 as a slave unit.
Listening to a Gotham® v2 reveals an entirely new dimension of subwoofer performance... a dimension so satisfying that listening to lesser subwoofers will forever become an act of compromise.
Built Like No Other: Each Gotham® enclosure takes over two weeks to produce in JL Audio's Miramar, Florida factory, passing through multiple phases of fabrication and finishing.
The body of the enclosure is molded in solid fibreglass with proprietary damping technologies and carefully engineered internal bracing to create a highly inert structure. Wall thickness exceeds 1-inch (25 mm) and requires precision CNC equipment to perform secondary machining of all openings before JL Audio's skilled craftsmen prepare, finish and hand polish each one to the highest furniture-grade standards.
Final assembly, inspection and testing are carried out in a "clean room" environment to ensure that the Gotham's function is every bit as impressive as its form. No other subwoofer in the world is built like this... and no other subwoofer performs like it.
Technology: JL Audio's engineering department is at the forefront of research into fundamental loudspeaker behaviour. They have developed proprietary electromagnetic and suspension analysis systems and invested heavily in state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing. This has produced subwoofer drivers widely considered as reference standards for linear displacement and dynamic stability. It has also resulted in numerous U.S. and International Patents issued for technologies that refine and extend the performance envelope of the dynamic driver.
Our Take On The JL Audio Gotham g213v2
The JL Audio Gotham g213v2 is a standout powered subwoofer that combines exceptional design with high-performance technology to deliver an unparalleled audio experience. Featuring dual 13.5-inch bass drivers and an astonishing 4,500 watts of power, the g213v2 is crafted to exceed the expectations of the most demanding home theater enthusiasts. Its striking appearance, with a luxurious gloss-black finish and machined aluminum and stainless steel accents, complements its exquisite sound quality. The subwoofer is designed to convey both the subtleties and the immense power of any musical or cinematic experience, maintaining control even in the most challenging audio scenarios. The internal engineering is equally impressive, with a solid fibreglass enclosure featuring proprietary damping technologies and precision CNC-machined components, ensuring an inert structure that optimizes performance. The g213v2 is equipped with advanced signal processing features, including JL Audio's Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.) system, which fine-tunes the audio output to any room environment using a calibrated microphone. With input connections available via unbalanced RCA or balanced Neutrik® combo XLR/TRS jacks, and the capability to connect a second unit for an even more immersive experience, the Gotham g213v2 sets a new standard for subwoofer performance and craftsmanship. Each unit is meticulously assembled and tested in a clean-room environment at JL Audio's Florida factory, ensuring that the Gotham's function is as impressive as its form. With proprietary technologies and a commitment to innovation, JL Audio's engineering team continues to lead the industry in dynamic driver performance, making the Gotham g213v2 a true benchmark in the world of high-end subwoofers.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Ultra High Power, Ultra High Performance Dual Driver Subwoofer
- Unbalanced Inputs: Stereo or Mono (two RCA jacks)
- Balanced Inputs: Stereo or Mono (two female XLR jacks)
- Output To Slave: Balanced (one male XLR jack)
- Input Modes: Master or Slave
- Level Modes: Reference (fixed gain) or Variable from full mute to +15 dB over reference gain
- Power Modes: Off, On or Automatic Signal-Sensing
- Light Modes: Off, On or Dim
- Low Pass Filter Mode: Off, 12 dB per octave or 24 dB per octave
- Low Pass Filter Crossover Frequency: Variable from 30 Hz – 130 Hz
- Polarity: 0 or 180 degrees
- Phase: Variable from 0 – 270 degrees
- L.F. (Extreme Low Frequency) Trim: Variable from –12 dB to +3 dB at 25 Hz
- Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.): 18-Band, 1/6 octave, with included, laboratory-grade calibration microphone, defeatable
- Enclosure Type: Sealed, with curved, non-parallel walls
- Fabric Grilles: Separate woofer and control panel grilles allow control access without removing the larger grille whilst also offering a choice of three distinct visual presentations
- Drivers: Dual 13.5" (343mm) nominal diameter
- Frequency Response (anechoic)
- 19 – 112 Hz (±1.5dB)
- –3 dB at 17.5 Hz / 120 Hz
- –10 dB at 14 Hz / 150 Hz
- Effective Piston Area: 214.70 sq. in. (0.1386 sq. m)
- Effective Displacement: 12.7 litres
- Amplifier Power: 4,500 Watts RMS
- Removable Power Cable: Upgrade to a Premium Power Cable for better performance
- Finish: Gloss Black
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 546 x 867 x 610mm
- Weight: 168 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 3 Years
- Built in the USA with Global Components
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.