Subwoofer
well above typical
Among the 24 subwoofers in the catalogue, this one is well above typical.
A band places a component against its peers and carries no price. It is deliberately the only price indicator on this page: a second one, measured against a different set, would narrow the two together far enough to give the figure away.
Reference Radial Series — distinctive within MJ range for super-rigid cast alloy radial chassis (vs MDF cabinet construction in Pro/Reference series). Cast chassis improves heat dissipation enabling higher amp power dissipation and ensures stability under demanding bass output.
D.A.M.P 3rd Generation — newer DSP than the 2nd-gen in Pro/Reference series. Twin filter circuitry separates LFE from main-speaker bass.
For 102m³ room: appropriate upper-tier sub. 15" driver + 400W amp + reference-class extension support reference-class 95dB peak SPL @ 3.5m with substantial bass authority.
Visually distinct — Reference Radial Series uses "completely blacked-out" finish in either glossy or ash; deliberately different aesthetic from cube-shape Reference Series.
Assessed against 3 rivals across the sixty systems: it takes the slot in none of its 15 head-to-heads.
12 lost · Anchored, BBC Sound, Cavity-Native, Characterful, Intimate, PRaT, Reference, Silent Path, Twin Arms
A subwoofer here is chosen by coverage arithmetic, not by pairing character — the swap adds about 200% of this position’s spend without changing what the system reaches down to.
2 lost · Artisan, BBC Sound
A subwoofer here is chosen by coverage arithmetic, not by pairing character — the swap adds about 350% of this position’s spend without changing what the system reaches down to.
1 lost · Vocals-First
A subwoofer here is chosen by coverage arithmetic, not by pairing character — the swap adds about 798% of this position’s spend without changing what the system reaches down to.
controlled, tuneful, accurate PROXY: MJ Reference 200 / Ref 1 Mk4· Bass control
authoritative not slam-led PROXY: MJ Reference line· Physical impact
| powered | True |
|---|---|
| driver size mm | 380.0 |
| enclosure type | sealed |
| amp power w | 400.0 |
| line input | True |
| speaker input | True |
| crossover capability | low_pass_only |
| crossover range hz | 20/120 |
| phase adjust | 1-degree precision via SR app |
| eq options | Smart Remote (SR) app + D.A.M.P 3rd Generation twin filter circuitry |
| frequency response hz | 10/200 |
| dimensions mm | 460/510/460 |
| weight kg | 40.0 |
| notes | Cast alloy radial chassis — distinctive Reference Radial Series engineering. Improves heat dissipation and ensures mechanical rigidity under demanding output. |