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Cerwin Vega, the leader of all things loud and 30Mhz, announced the launch of their new 21-inch (and an 18 incher too) Active subwoofer. Whats so special besides the 1200 watt amp packaged into the selfpowered earthmover is that the box itself will be no bigger than what would hold a 18 inch sub from some other company. You'll have to shell out a hefty 2 grand for 21 inches of pure face shattering power, or a meager $1499 for the 18 incher. Click on for the full press release Via fosfor Gadgets Cerwin Vega! Announces the First 21-inch Active Subwoofer on the Market Using Legendary Stroker™ Technology New line of active subwoofers to launch at Musikmesse include 21-inch and 18-inch Hollywood, Fla. – (March 29, 2007) – Cerwin Vega!, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and audio products, proudly announces the introduction of a new line of professional active subwoofers at Musikmesse. The Cerwin-Vega Active Series consists of two unique models, CVA-121 and CVA-118, featuring Cerwin Vega’s legendary driver design and bass performance, incorporated in a small compact footprint. Built-in amplifiers provide a completely integrated active system, and a functional cast aluminum grill doubles as a heat-sink to minimize power compression and maximize driver performance. Along with XLR and ¼-in connectors, the CVA subwoofers have Master/Slave output connectors that allow for multiple CVA subwoofers to be daisy-chained together using a single signal. The subwoofers also feature a 35 mm pole-mount socket to accommodate a satellite speaker for full range performance and the CVA-121 includes removable steel casters for portability. Both subwoofer enclosures are constructed of 18 mm hardwood and finished with the option of a durable Coolex® polyurethane paint or high-grade black carpet finish. From the company who pioneered bass and subwoofer technology, Cerwin Vega is the first loudspeaker company to successfully design a 1200 watt, 21-inch active subwoofer. The CVA-121 features Cerwin Vega’s innovative Stroker technology, which utilizes a three spider driver design to optimize cone excursion and voice coil efficiency. The powerful built-in 1200 watt (2400 watt peak), high-efficiency Class H amplifier provides a highly-qualified amp solution. In addition, the CVA-121 includes a unique onboard parametric equalizer that allows for added adjustment of the gain, frequency and Q for customized performance options. To add to its unique design, the subwoofer is housed in a cabinet the size of a traditional 18-inch subwoofer, and includes a striking cast aluminum grille design. CVA-121 • High-Performance 21-inch Woofer with Stroker™ Technology • Powerful Built-in 1200 watt Amplifier, 2400 watt Peak • Solid 18-mm Hardwood Enclosure Construction • Durable Coolex® Polyurethane Paint Finish or Carpet Finish • Versatile Onboard Parametric Equalizer • Scalable with Multiple Subs using Master/Slave Outputs • Convenient Stereo Crossover Outputs • Weight: 180 lb (81 kg) • Dimensions (H x W x D): 31.75 in x 23.5 in x 23.5 in - 806 mm x 533 mm x 533 mm • MSRP $1,999 The CVA-118 boasts a high-performance 18-inch Cerwin Vega woofer for extreme power handling and exceptional low-frequency response. Like its 21-inch big brother, the CVA-118 features built-in amplification for an integrated, all-in-one solution but with 700 watt (1400 watt peak) of high performance output. The overall size of the subwoofer is also minimal, housed in an enclosure the size of a standard 15-inch subwoofer. CVA-118 • High-Performance 18-inch Cerwin-Vega! Woofer • Powerful Built-in 700 watt Amplifier, 1400 watt Peak • Solid 18-mm Hardwood Enclosure Construction • Durable Coolex® Polyurethane Paint or High Grade Carpet Finish • Scalable with Multiple Subs using Master/Slave Outputs • Convenient Stereo Crossover Outputs • Weight: 115 lb (52 kg) • Dimensions (H x W x D): 25.0 in x 21.0 in x 23.5 in - 635 mm x 533 mm x 597 mm • MSRP: $1,499