Barefoot Sound LFE15 Dual-Force 15-Inch Powered Subwoofer

Barefoot Sound LFE15 Dual-Force 15-Inch Powered Subwoofer

The Barefoot Sound LFE15 Dual-Force 15-inch powered subwoofer is a professional studio subwoofer designed to partner with any Barefoot Sound monitor in surround and immersive audio systems, housing two opposing 15-inch Dual-Force™ neodymium woofers driven by a 1,400W amplifier in a sealed enclosure that extends bass response to 15Hz with continuous SPLs of 127dB and peak SPLs of 130dB — making it one of the most powerful and lowest-reaching studio subwoofers available for professional monitoring applications. As a result, engineers building professional Dolby Atmos dubbing stages, 5.1 post-production monitoring systems, or full-range stereo enhancement systems gain a subwoofer with the physical presence and extreme low-frequency capability needed to fill large rooms at professional monitoring levels with accurate, controlled sub-bass reproduction. The Dual-Force™ Technology mounts two 15-inch neodymium woofers on opposing sides of the sealed cabinet with their motor assemblies locked together, so the equal and opposite vibration forces generated by each driver cancel one another before they can excite the enclosure — the same vibration-cancelling architecture found in Barefoot Sound's MicroMain and MiniMain series main monitors. In addition, the LFE15 provides two distinct operating modes — LFE Mode for use as a dedicated low-frequency effects channel with a 4th-order Butterworth low-pass filter selectable at 80Hz or 120Hz, and Boost Mode for low-frequency enhancement in stereo systems using a 1st-order minimum-phase filter selectable at 60Hz or 80Hz that avoids the phase cancellation artifacts that higher-order stereo crossover filters introduce. A +10dB gain selector provides additional sensitivity headroom for LFE channel level-matching requirements, and an included footswitch mute control enables instant subwoofer bypass from the mix position. OneStopMusic South Africa stocks the Barefoot Sound LFE15 Dual-Force 15-inch powered subwoofer for South African professional post-production studios, Atmos mixing rooms, and recording facilities who need the most capable subwoofer in Barefoot Sound's lineup.

Earth-Moving Sub-Bass From the Barefoot Sound LFE15 Dual-Force 15-Inch Powered Subwoofer

Whether you're calibrating a Dolby Atmos dubbing stage, checking bass translation on film scores and music productions, or adding inspiring levels of low-frequency extension to a stereo Barefoot monitoring system, the Barefoot Sound LFE15 Dual-Force 15-inch powered subwoofer delivers at every level with its 15Hz extension and 130dB peak output capability. The sealed enclosure preserves the fast transient response and tight, controlled low-end that defines Barefoot Sound's approach to bass reproduction — achieving the –3dB point at 15Hz with a Butterworth Q of 0.707 and a 12dB/octave slope that maintains phase coherence with the satellite monitors throughout the transition band. The reinforced driver guards, recessed lift handles, and machined aluminum control and amplifier panels are designed for the rigours of professional studio installation and permanent monitoring system integration. However, the LFE15's most practically powerful feature for studio engineers is the Boost Mode — a first-order minimum-phase low-pass filter that adds sub-bass energy to a stereo pair without the phase cancellation that plagues conventional 2.1 crossovers near the cutover frequency, letting the bass breathe and develop naturally between the stereo monitors and the sub. OneStopMusic South Africa recommends the Barefoot Sound LFE15 Dual-Force 15-inch powered subwoofer to South African professional studios and post-production facilities completing a Barefoot Sound surround or immersive monitoring system with the most powerful, lowest-reaching dedicated subwoofer in the Barefoot lineup.

Tech Specs

• Type: Active Dual-Force™ sealed studio subwoofer

• Subwoofers: 2 × 15-inch Dual-Force™ with neodymium motors (opposing, vibration-cancelling)

• Amplifier: 1,400W

• Bass Response: –3dB @ 15Hz; Q = 0.707; 12dB/octave

• Max SPL: 127dB continuous / 130dB peak

• LFE Mode: 4th-order Butterworth LP at 80Hz or 120Hz (selectable)

• Boost Mode: 1st-order Butterworth minimum-phase LP at 60Hz or 80Hz (selectable)

• Gain: +10dB sensitivity selector

• Mute: Remote footswitch included

• Sensitivity: 90dB SPL @ 1m with –15dBV input

• Cabinet: Sealed; machined aluminum control and amplifier plates; reinforced driver guards; recessed lift handles

• Input: Compatible with all Barefoot Sound monitors

• Power: 85–265VAC; idle 5W; max 1,500W

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 470 × 513 × 555mm cabinet; 609 × 635 × 787mm overall

• Weight: 49kg

Barefoot Sound

Barefoot Sound is an American studio monitor manufacturer founded by Thomas Barefoot, with a singular focus on building the world's most accurate, translation-focused reference monitors for professional recording, mixing, and mastering. Since introducing the MicroMain26 to critical acclaim, Barefoot Sound has earned a reputation in the highest tiers of professional audio for combining exceptional custom drivers, proprietary DSP platforms, and patented monitor emulation technology in compact cabinets that translate reliably across every playback environment. Barefoot Sound monitors are found in the world's leading mastering facilities, commercial recording studios, and post-production rooms, trusted by engineers and producers who demand reference monitors that reveal the truth in a recording and ensure the mix translates everywhere it plays. Their MEME™ (Multi-Emphasis Monitor Emulation) technology allows a single pair of Barefoot monitors to emulate the voicing of classic reference speakers — eliminating the need for multiple monitor pairs in a professional reference chain. OneStopMusic South Africa is proud to stock Barefoot Sound monitors for South African engineers and studios who are ready to work at the highest level of reference monitoring available.

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