Bag End's IDS12-I subwoofer -- small but mighty
By Steven Kim 
posted Jul 3rd 2009 6:43PM
posted Jul 3rd 2009 6:43PM
Bag End is one of those brands that's fairly well known in pro circles, but almost unheard of by general consumers. The no-frills enclosures would definitely be a hard sell in most domiciles -- unless you live in the Bat Cave or something -- but the bass performance is nothing to sneeze at. The latest IDS12-I mates a 12-inch INFRA cone to a 220-Watt onboard amp to deliver flat response all the way down to 18Hz. Pretty impressive for a little 15x18x15-inch box, and more than enough to rock the Shire, eh? Just make sure you've got XLR cabling or at least an adapter -- balanced inputs only need apply.
Awesome. Bag End in the home market? Never would have thought.
You know, the economy sucks, and they need to suck it up and get into the low end.
How much is this thing? If the value is good it might be worth considering but the thing looks hideous! I just got an elemental design subwoofer for 850$. A7S-450. 18 inch woofer and a 1300 watts amp! It's an amazing performer, looks great, and pressurizes a room with bass you can feel.
Bilbo?