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Thank you for choosing JBL.

The new JBL Pasión 12SP Powered Subwoofer integrates a high-performance woofer and built-in high-efficiency amplifier for powerful, 

deep and accurate low-frequency reproduction. Whether combined with Pasión Series or your favorite full-range speakers, the Pasión 

12SP can greatly enhance music dynamics and sound immersion for a wide range of professional and home entertainment sound 

reinforcement applications. With variable crossover, phase and volume control, as well as three power switch modes, the Pasión 12SP 

is highly adjustable yet easy to set up.

Features:

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Stylish appearance and compact footprint

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Specially designed high-power 12-inch woofer

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Cabinet constructed of high-quality board and covered with vinyl layer

•  RCA and XLR inputs and thru outputs

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Variable volume, crossover and phase control

•  Three power switch modes: AUTO/OFF/ON

This Quick Start Guide contains all the information related to the setup, connection and operation of this subwoofer.

For more detailed information on this product, please visit our website: www.jblpro.com.

Placement

We suggest placing the subwoofer in one of three 

positions  in  the  room.  Please  choose  the  posi

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tion that provides practical placement and good 

sound quality based on the room environment.

1

 

Corner:

  This  placement  is  usually  practical 

and will maximize the low-frequency energy and 

immersion,  due  to  corner  reflections.  However, 

in some rooms, the interference from the corner 

reflections may cause the low-end to sound less 

detailed and unnatural.

2

 Front wall:

  This  placement,  in  between  the 

front  left/right  main  speakers  and  on  the  same 

plane, offers excellent phase integration with the 

front main speakers.

3

 Rear wall:

 In some rooms, placing the sub

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woofer behind the listening position can also 

achieve good results. However, when using this 

position,  take  care  to  adjust  the  subwoofer’s 

phase control for proper phase correlation.

Connection

1) 

As shown in the diagram on the reverse page, this product provides two input connector types: RCA and 

XLR. Connect the source (e.g., preamplifier, mixer, DVD player) output to the corresponding input using the 

appropriate cable type.

 

 

* Please note that only one of the input connector types can be selected during setup.

2) 

The RCA or XLR link output can be connected to the input of an additional subwoofer or preamplifier if 

required for your application.

Left surround

speaker

Right surround

speaker

Left front 

main speaker

Right front 

main speaker

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SPL vs Freq

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Due to the strong vibrational energy, it is best to place the subwoofer on 

the ground. To avoid abnormal vibration, do not place it on the same table 

as a TV set or other electrical equipment, which may affect the lifespan of 

the electrical equipment. If the room area is less than 30m², one subwoofer 

is sufficient. If the room area exceeds 50m², it is recommended to use two 

subwoofers. Consider the best placement for the listening area. In a home 

room, it is better to place the subwoofer along the same plane as the left 

and right front speakers, so that the frequency response of the subwoofer 

integrates smoothly with the front speakers. For reference, the above graph 

shows a comparison of the subwoofer’s frequency response when placed in 

the previously mentioned positions.

1) 1 × 12SP Subwoofer
2) 

1 × Power Cable (plug type varies by region)

3) 1 × Quick Start Guide

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

DIMENSIONS

PACKING LIST

SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Woofer Size: 12” (305 mm) 

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Power: 300W RMS (450W dynamic)

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Volume Range: -∞ to +10dB

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Frequency Response: 40Hz – 160Hz 

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Crossover Frequency: 40Hz – 160Hz (vari

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able) 24dB/octave

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Phase: 0° – 180° (variable)

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Input: 1x (R+L RCA); 1x XLR

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Output (Link): 1x (R+L RCA); 1x XLR

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System Type: Front facing, bass-reflex

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Power Supply: AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz

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Power Consumption (standby): < 0.5W

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Mounting:  M20  (thread)  speaker  bracket 

mounting hole

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Dimensions (W×D×H): 396 × 464 × 430 mm

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Weight: 22.65 kg

Dimensions in mm [inch]

Pasión 12SP 

Powered Subwoofer

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