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Monitor Audio - Vestra W12 - Subwoofer
Monitor Audio - Vestra W12 - Subwoofer
Monitor Audio - Vestra W12 - Subwoofer
Monitor Audio - Vestra W12 - Subwoofer
Monitor Audio - Vestra W12 - Subwoofer
Monitor Audio - Vestra W12 - Subwoofer
Monitor Audio - Vestra W12 - Subwoofer

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Monitor Audio

Monitor Audio - Vestra W12 - Subwoofer

Sale price $1,049.00 Regular price $1,499.00
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Pick up from The Audio Tailor Usually ready in 2-4 days. We'll let you know when it's ready to collect. Store info
9/20 Rivergate Pl, Murarrie QLD 4172
Tuesday to Friday
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Saturday
9am to 3pm
Sunday and Monday
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Overview

Vestra W12

Category
Subwoofers
SKU
MON-VESW12-XX-SUB-BLK
Colour
Matte Black, Matte White

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Our thoughts

A sealed 12-inch sub built for placement freedom, which makes it a natural fit for multi-subwoofer systems where the room, not the cabinet, decides where the bass goes.

The lightweight yet rigid C-CAM cone is designed to limit flexing, so the driver can move as a piston. Triple suspension is intended to keep that movement controlled as the cone travels. Stereo and LFE RCA inputs suit both a two-channel preamp and an AV processor, and the phase toggle helps the sub sum with the mains. The trigger input lets it follow the system's power-up.

The W12 suits home theatre builders running more than one sub, and two-channel listeners who want bass placed where the room needs it. Give us a call or talk with us in the showroom about how it fits your processor's bass management and how its crossover sits against your mains.

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Powerful Simplicity

Vestra continues the mantle of confident design simplicity. The careful combination of high-quality materials, thoughtful design, and user-friendly features embodies the ethos, creating a subwoofer that is both visually refined and sonically powerful.

Monitor Audio Vestra W12 features

  • High linear-excursion C-CAM (Ceramic Coated aluminium Magnesium) driver
  • Triple suspension driver
  • 500-Watt Class-D Amplifier
  • Sealed-Enclosure
  • Three EQ pre-set modes
  • Stereo unbalanced RCA inputs
  • LFE unbalanced RCA inputs
  • 12 Volt trigger
  • 3.5mm mono jack

C-CAM for pistonic-performance

C-CAM is a lightweight yet incredibly rigid cone that minimises flexing, allowing for a faster response time and improved accuracy. Fronting a powerful motor system, the Vestra C-CAM bass driver delivers exceptional clarity and low distortion, allowing for the accurate reproduction of deep, controlled bass.

Vestra, ideal for multi-subwoofer AV Systems

Vestra subwoofers are perfect for multi-sub AV systems, delivering balanced, immersive sound with smooth, room-filling bass and no dead spots. Compact and stylish with DSP tuning, they blend easily into any space, creating a cinematic experience with deep, powerful bass, ideal for movies, music, and games.

Delivering optimal performance: the strength within

Vestra cabinets combine a sleek minimalist design with acoustic precision. Rigid construction minimises resonance for clean, powerful bass. Vestra W10 and W12 feature sealed enclosures for flexible placement, while the Vestra W15’s ported design delivers deeper, harder-hitting lows. Finished in AV-friendly matte black or white finishes, Vestra is durable, stylish, and sonically impressive.

Class-D Amplification: Power, precision and efficiency

Behind the high-linear C-CAM driver, are powerful Class-D amplifiers (250W–500W) deliver optimised, pistonic performance with high efficiency and low distortion at any volume.

Performance-driven bass for every listener.

The Vestra W12 subwoofer delivers a potent combination of power, precision, and seamless design. Utilising Clever DSP (Digital Signal Processing) enhances customisation, allowing you to fine-tune the bass response to your space.

The Vestra W12’s sealed-enclosure design houses a 12-inch C-CAM (Ceramic-Coated Aluminium Magnesium) high linear-excursion driver featuring triple-layer suspension for greater control and ensuring precise, powerful bass with minimal distortion. Supported by a robust 500-watt Class-D amplifier and a rigid, acoustically optimised enclosure, the W12 delivers deep, impactful lows that remain clear and controlled at all listening levels.

Specifications

Technical details

Manufacturer specifications. Want to know how it compares with something else? Ask our team.

System FormatActive
Frequency Response (In-room, -6dB)17 — 200 Hz
Maximum Usable SPL - Peak (CTA 2010-B, Z-weighted, half-space): 115 dB
Amplifier Output Instantaneous (RMS)500 W
Amplifier ClassificationHigh-Efficiency Class-D
Bass AlignmentSealed
Low Pass Filter Frequency (-6dB)32 — 200 Hz
InputsStereo Unbalanced RCA, LFE Unbalanced RCA, 12 V Trigger 3.5 mm mono jack
Input Impedance47 kOhms
Phase Control0° & 180° Toggle Switch
Equalisation DSP3 pre-set modes: Impact, Movie, Music
Auto Music SensingAuto On: Line Level >3 mV | Auto Standby after 20 mins
Mains Input VoltageUniversal Mains, 85 - 265 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
Power Consumption (1/8th Maximum Output)120 W
Drive Unit Complement1x 12" (305 mm) High Linear-Excursion Triple Suspension Driver
External Dimensions with all accessories fitted(H x W x D)385 x 371 x 401 mm (151/8 x 149/16 x 1513/16")
Weight18.3 kg
GrilleCloth covered

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