Bravus III B215 Dual 15" Cinema Powered Subwoofer

Type: Dual 15" Active Subwoofer (Bass Reflex/Sealed)

Woofer: Dual (2) 15" Long-Throw Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy Cone Woofer

Amplifier: Class D ICEpower Amplifier

Frequency Response: 15-180 Hz (+/- 6dB)

Power: 1300 W RMS / 2600 W Peak

Impedance: 4 ohm

MAX SPL: 120 dB

Input: Balanced XLR(1), Unbalanced RCA(1)

Output:Balanced XLR (1) Unbalanced RCA (1)

Phase: 0 - 180°

Crossover: 40-160 Hz

Sound Tuning: Preset EQ Options Extend/Normal/Flat, Bass Reflex or Sealed (Foam Port Plug)

Multi-Sub Made Easy: Supports connecting multiple subwoofers together through RCA/XLR In/Out connections.

Product Weight: 185 lb / 83.9 kg Each

Product Dimensions: H 43.3" x W 20.9" x D 19.7" / H 1100mm x W 528mm x D 500mm

Shipping Weight: 220.5 lb / 100 kg

Shipping Dimensions: L 49.8" x W 27.6" x H 28.9" / L 1265mm x W 700mm x H 735 mm

Only when you see the actual shipping box will you understand what "large" truly means. The total package weighs in at 220.5 lb/100 kg, the subwoofer's net weight is 185 lb/84 kg, and the dimensions are 43.3" x 20.9" x 19.7" (1100 x 528 x 500 mm) (H x W x D).

Is this the first time you've received a subwoofer this large? The Bravus III B215 has a truly striking visual presence. Unlike most subwoofers, you'll need to carefully plan its placement, as it will definitively not fit snugly in your corner.

When it comes to delivering cinematic explosion sequences or those deep bass notes in music, the energy is nothing short of explosive, making you feel the vibrations in the air and the subtle trembling of the floor beneath you. It creates an immersive, lifelike experience with crisp, powerful, detail-rich sound. There’s no muddiness or sluggishness here—instead, it flawlessly captures low-frequency elements like drumbeats and thunder. This design greatly enhances the depth and dynamic range of audio quality, making it a perfect match for home theater setups and high-end audio systems. It provides outstanding support for anyone looking to enjoy the ultimate low-frequency experience.

The Bravus III B215 features a brand-new 15-inch driver unit, surpassing all previous models in the Bravus series.  Our engineers have successfully addressed the challenges that arises from using such large cones.As the size of the cone increases, the risks of deformation due to the extra weight rises, making a precise response much more difficult. To address this issue, the B215 utilizes a cone made from an aluminum-magnesium alloy, achieving a precise balance of rigidity and weight.The driver unit is secured by specially designed rubber surrounds and a spider suspension, ensuring smooth and unimpeded linear piston movement. The entire assembly is firmly supported by a robust metal frame and driven by a powerful magnetic system. It is this oversized woofer design that gives the B215 its powerful energy output and extremely deep bass extension capabilities.

The B215 features a ported enclosure, resulting in a larger size and significantly increased weight. However, its key advantage lies in the qualitative leap it achieves in impact and low-frequency presence. It can cover the entire space with absolute control, delivering deeper bass extension and more powerful impact, bringing the home theater experience closer to that of a professional cinema and providing a chest-thumping, immersive experience. The core of this breakthrough lies in the guided design – through precisely and meticulously tuned vents, it effectively expands the low-frequency response range while maintaining excellent control performance. The rectangular vent design at the bottom significantly reduces airflow noise at high volumes, providing ample breathing room for this performance beast and ensuring its energy is fully released. It also allows for easy conversion to a sealed subwoofer using the included port tube foam plug, depending.

Although the B215 is a large subwoofer, its cabinet appearance and structural design are highly distinctive. The matte black finish, combined with clean, fluid lines, presents a design style that is both functional and industrial, blending seamlessly into any environment, whether a professionally installed home theater, a DIY Home Theater, or a High-end living room system.

In line with its high-end positioning, the manufacturing process is exceptional as well. The cabinet features a curved design on both sides, and the panels are made of multi-layered, high-density fiberboard.  Multiple internal support structures and elastic anti-vibration feet are also included. This series of designs provides excellent stability to the cabinet, effectively suppressing unwanted harmonic resonances. This stability is crucial for supporting its two 15-inch core bass drivers, minimizing vibration interference with sound quality, and ensuring pure sound.

The Aperion Audio Bravus III B215 fully meets its design goals. It features two 15-inch long-throw woofers, a 1300-watt RMS Class D amplifier, and a state-of-the-art digital signal processor (DSP), boasting a luxurious hardware configuration. In terms of performance, the B215 is truly impressive, delivering exceptional power and a wide soundstage while maintaining meticulous control over detail. After careful tuning, it exhibits outstanding quality whether used for movies or music. Its volume control is incredibly precise, maintaining excellent performance even at low volumes without masking other speakers or causing frequency deficiencies. This subwoofer can reach below 20 Hz with exceptional linearity, delivering a depth and accuracy unattainable by traditional speakers, especially excelling at reproducing the demanding low frequencies.

Using the B215, you can truly feel a visceral impact, while the sound reproduction remains refined and natural. It is this balance that sets Aperion Audio apart from its competitors. Although some competitors may have comparable power, none can match its performance.

This brand-new Class D power amplifier utilizes ICEpower® power modules. It maximizes driver control while delivering abundant and precisely controllable power, effortlessly moving large volumes of air.  It boasts excellent efficiency and operates stably with standard household power circuits. This amplifier delivers 1300 watts RMS and up to 2600 watts peak. It incorporates the latest DSP processing capabilities for core functions, including crossover, volume, phase, and preset EQ.

The B215 amplifier uses ICEpower® Class D technology with exceptional dynamic capability and low distortion. With 1300W RMS, 2600W peak, it offers reference-level performance and precise control over the driver.

• Delivers clean, powerful bass even in large rooms and demanding source material.
• High efficiency class D amplifier optimized for low distortion & excellent sound quality.
• High power amplifier design.
• Line-level unbalanced input (1-RCA), and balanced (1-XLR) input.
• Line-level unbalanced output (1-RCA), and balanced (1-XLR) output.
• The system enables the connection of multiple subwoofers, allowing simultaneous adjustment and tuning of each. (this requires professional expertise)
• Three preset EQ reference settings, allowing you to select the appropriate EQ setting for different environments.
• Variable volume control.
• Variable phase control. (0° to 180°)
• Adjustable (40 to 160Hz) low-pass crossover.
• Low-pass crossover bypass function.
• Output maximizer circuit provides maximum clean & clear sound output, and prevents driver over excursion, amp clipping, and excessive distortion.
• Power & standby mode indicator LED.

The onboard DSP includes three selectable EQ profiles to quickly adapt the subwoofer to your room or content. Each preset adjusts the system's frequency response and extension characteristics.

- Extend gives an extended frequency response for the deepest bass; however, the lower frequencies can be overrepresented and “muddy”, depending on the room geometries, placement of the sub, and listening position. (Reverberation)

- Normal is a direct countermeasure to the “muddy” bass problem of overrepresented low bass/room gain. Lowering the bass extension makes the bass more controlled.

- The "Flat" mode has no built-in DSP processing, allowing users to connect other low-frequency management devices for use.

The B215 features a ported enclosure equipped with a foam plug, allowing for both sealed and ported operating modes. This enables you to adjust bass extension, damping, and output based on room size and listening preferences.

Two of the wheels have locking mechanisms; if you intend to keep the wheels on, please remember to lock the wheels to prevent the subwoofer from moving during use. We also include four silicone feet in the packaging. If you don't want to use the wheels, you can lay the subwoofer on its side, remove the wheels, and replace them with the included silicone feet.

• Deep Bass Extension Down to 15Hz
• 1300W ICEpower® Class-D Amplifier  
• 2600W Peak Power for Explosive Dynamics
• Dual 15” Woofers for Extreme Precision
• Aperion Proprietary Internal Wiring
• EQ & Custom Port Tuning for Room Matching
• XLR + RCA Inputs & Outputs for Studio Compatibility
• Anti-Resonant, Internally Braced, Ultra-Thick HDF Cabinet Walls
• Sealed or ported illustration
• Thick and safe power cord
• Furniture-grade Stealth Black finish
• Beautifully Curved Cabinet Blending Well Any Furniture & Room Design
• Acoustically transparent cloth-covered grille
• New Gold-Plated Logo Badge

Five (5) years on cabinets and drivers, Two (2) years on amplifiers, with lifetime customer support.

Bravus III Owner's Manual