Elipson has launched the Elipson Classic Sub range, a lineup of three affordable active subwoofers built for both music listening and home cinema systems. The Elipson Classic Sub range covers three sizes, the Classic Sub 8, Classic Sub 10 and Classic Sub 12, giving buyers a straightforward way to match bass output to room size and budget without stepping outside Elipson’s own ecosystem.
Three Sizes in the Elipson Classic Sub Range, One Shared Platform
The entry-level Classic Sub 8 pairs an 8-inch glass-fibre driver with 150W of Class D amplification, while the Classic Sub 10 steps up to a 10-inch driver and 200W. The range-topping Classic Sub 12 combines a 12-inch glass-fibre composite driver with 300W of power, extending frequency response down to 25Hz. All three models in the Elipson Classic Sub range share the same bass-reflex cabinet philosophy and Class D amplification, so the step up between sizes is about low-end extension and headroom rather than a different design approach.
DSP Bass Enhancement and Flexible Placement for the Classic Sub 12
The flagship Classic Sub 12 illustrates the tuning options available across the Elipson Classic Sub range: a subsonic filter at 23Hz (12dB/oct), an adjustable crossover between 40Hz and 160Hz, and a DSP bass boost adding +6dB at 33Hz for extra low-end weight in larger rooms. A phase switch (0°/180°) helps integrate the subwoofer with the rest of a system regardless of where it sits relative to the main speakers, and line-level L/R inputs and outputs make it straightforward to drop into either a two-channel music setup or a home cinema receiver.
Automatic Standby and Everyday Convenience
Every model in the Elipson Classic Sub range includes automatic standby, so the subwoofer powers down when no signal is present and wakes again once music or film audio resumes, without a dedicated switch to remember. Combined with the adjustable crossover and phase controls, that makes the Elipson Classic Sub series easy to set up once and leave alone, a detail that matters as much for a living-room home cinema system as for a dedicated stereo. The Classic Sub 12 measures L356 x H422 x P486mm with its grille and feet attached and weighs 20.4kg, giving a sense of the scale buyers can expect from the range-topping model.
Pricing and Availability
Elipson prices the Classic Sub 8 at €299 (£299 in the UK), the Classic Sub 10 at €499 (£449 in the UK) and the Classic Sub 12 at €699 (£599 in the UK). All three models in the Elipson Classic Sub range are available now through Elipson’s own site and its retail partners.
Part of Elipson’s Wider Subwoofer Lineup
The Elipson Classic Sub range sits below the brand’s Premium Sub series, previously covered on this site, giving Elipson a more accessible subwoofer option alongside its higher-tier models. Elipson, a French loudspeaker manufacturer with decades of experience in both home and professional audio, designed the Classic Sub series to extend that same engineering approach to buyers building a first serious subwoofer setup rather than upgrading an existing high-end one.
Key specifications
- Classic Sub 8: 8in glass-fibre driver, 150W Class D amplification, frequency response to 37Hz, €299 / £299
- Classic Sub 10: 10in driver, 200W Class D amplification, frequency response to 29Hz, €499 / £449
- Classic Sub 12: 12in composite driver, 300W Class D amplification, frequency response (±3dB) 25Hz-160Hz, €699 / £599
- Shared features: bass-reflex cabinet, DSP bass boost, adjustable crossover, phase switch (0°/180°), automatic standby
- Classic Sub 12 dimensions (with grille and feet): L356 x H422 x P486mm, weight 20.4kg
Related reading: Elipson Refreshes Its Subwoofer Lineup with the Premium Sub Range, the brand’s higher-tier subwoofer series.
