BIC America Acoustech H-100II 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer

BIC America Acoustech H-100II 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer

The BIC America Acoustech H-100II is a front-firing powered subwoofer built around a heavy-duty 12-inch long-throw woofer and a vented cabinet. Its amplifier delivers 150 watts RMS continuous with 500 watts of dynamic peak output, and the specified response runs from 24 Hz to 200 Hz. That combination is aimed squarely at home theatre use, where the H-100II supplies the deep, room-filling bass for film effects while also underpinning music played through a stereo or surround system. A high-gloss black lacquer top and bottom give the cabinet a finished look that suits a living-room installation.

Key features

• 12-inch front-firing long-throw woofer in a vented enclosure
• 150 W RMS continuous power, 500 W dynamic peak output
• Frequency response from 24 Hz to 200 Hz
• Maximum acoustic output of 115 dB SPL
• Adjustable crossover, volume and 0/180 degree phase switch
• Auto on/off signal sensing with standby mode
• Line-level and speaker-level connections for flexible hook-up

Driver, amplifier and cabinet

The 12-inch woofer uses a long-throw design so it can move the volume of air that deep bass requires, and the vented enclosure supports output at the lowest frequencies. Front firing means the driver faces into the room, which simplifies placement against a wall or beside a media unit, although the rear vent still needs breathing room. The built-in amplifier is matched to the driver by the manufacturer, so there is no separate power amplifier to specify or wire. The cabinet’s lacquered top panel and clean front face keep it looking like furniture rather than studio equipment.

Performance for movies and music

In a home theatre, the H-100II handles the LFE channel content that gives explosions, engines and scores their physical weight, with a rated maximum output of 115 dB SPL for demanding passages. The adjustable crossover, covering the range up to the upper bass, lets you hand over to the subwoofer at the point your main speakers stop playing cleanly, which keeps dialogue and midrange detail with the speakers designed to reproduce them. For music, setting the level conservatively produces a foundation that extends a bookshelf or tower system without overwhelming it.

Connections and setup

The rear panel provides both line-level input from a receiver’s subwoofer output and speaker-level connections for amplifiers without a dedicated sub out. A receiver-type switch lets the crossover be controlled from the subwoofer or bypassed when a digital receiver is managing bass itself. Start with the phase switch at 0 degrees, set the crossover near 90 Hz if you are using the subwoofer’s own control, and raise the volume until the bass blends at your seat. The auto function switches the unit to a low-power standby after roughly 15 to 20 minutes without signal, and back on when bass returns.

Placement and ownership

Keep the rear vent clear of the wall, start near a front corner for maximum reinforcement, and then fine-tune by ear from the main listening position. The cabinet measures 17 inches high, 15 inches wide and 18.25 inches deep, so measure your intended spot before ordering. For a system that needs serious low-frequency output from a single, self-powered cabinet, the H-100II remains a proven Acoustech design.