The lucky few who have heard a well-integrated subwoofer in a great audio system know that the subwoofer's effect is profound. While everyone expects the bass extension to improve, most are shocked at the transformation that occurs in the main speakers. They simply open up, delivering improved dynamics, superior imaging and more low-level detail. Many describe it as the greatest speaker upgrade they have ever made.

Over the years, JL Audio have calibrated many subwoofer systems in highly critical listening environments, and JL Audio have been frustrated by the limitations of active crossovers JL Audio have worked with. Tired of struggling with "blunt instruments", JL Audio felt that a higher precision tool was needed, so JL Audio decided to build it and call it "CR-1". When properly set up, CR-1 creates a listening experience in which the subwoofers and main speakers become one, delivering a cohesive and compelling sonic presentation.

The CR-1 Active Subwoofer Crossover has been designed by audiophiles, for audiophiles. JL Audio believe it has no equal, offering a powerful combination of subwoofer/satellite tuning features, and a complete commitment to analogue signal purity. <

CR-1 is built around two banks of precision Linkwitz-Riley low-pass and high-pass filters. Multiplying DACs with monolithic ratio matching are employed to adjust the analogue circuit's filter frequencies. This offers superior tracking behaviour and far more precise left/right channel balance, compared to conventional approaches.

Another of CR-1's unique and powerful features is a pair of rotary controls that control the damping of each filter bank. These damping controls dramatically improve the acoustic summing through the crossover region, by compensating for each speaker system's frequency response. At the centre of the front panel, a single intuitive, rotary control permits quick adjustment of the relative level between the subwoofer(s) and main speakers.

To minimise distortion and noise, CR-1 employs top-grade component parts in its all-analogue audio circuitry: 1% precision resistors, JFET-input audio-grade op-amps, polypropylene film-and-foil capacitors and metallised-polypropylene film capacitors, to name just a few. JL Audio also build the CR-1 in the U.S.A., to ensure top quality and dependability.

UK Warranty Information – JL Audio’s Home Audio Powered Subwoofer Systems

JL Audio Home Audio Powered Subwoofer Systems are warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for Three (3) Years from purchase date. Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited will, at its discretion, repair or replace any products that exhibit defects in materials and/or workmanship during the warranty period.

Please hold on to your sales receipt! All warranty service requires original sales receipt documentation. The warranty only applies to the original purchaser from an authorised retailer.

Note: Products purchased from unauthorised dealers are not covered under warranty. Please see our list of authorised UK dealers.

Warranty Limitations

The following is not covered under Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited’s warranty program:

• Product with defaced, altered or removed serial numbers (no valid, legible serial number = no warranty).
• Product owned by anyone other than the original purchaser from an authorised dealer. (The warranty is not transferable and will not apply to products purchased from unauthorised dealers.)
• Product that has been physically abused (run over by a car or beat with a hammer, for example).
• Product that has not been installed according to the instructions in the owner's manual.
• Product in which repair and/or modification has been attempted by unauthorised parties.
• Product damaged cosmetically due to improper handling or normal wear and tear.
• Product damaged in an accident, due to criminal activity (attempted theft, vandalism, etc.) or by 'acts of God' (flooding, lightning, etc.)
• Custom finishes or other cosmetic treatments applied to products. (Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited will not be responsible for restoring or maintaining any custom finishes).
• Installation and shipping costs associated with removing, re-installing or shipping the product to Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited for warranty service.
• Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited is not responsible for any JL Audio home powered subwoofer products that have been purchased from overseas. Customers must contact there overseas dealer direct for any warranty claims or repairs.

If you need Service on your JL Audio Product:

All warranty returns should be sent to Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited freight prepaid through an authorised UK dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase (a copy of the original sales receipt). Direct returns from consumers or non-authorised dealers will be refused unless specifically authorised by Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited with a valid return authorisation number. Warranty expiration on products returned without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code. Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to purchase date. Return only defective components. Non-defective items received will be returned freight-collect at the expense of the customer. Customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the product to Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited. Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty. Always include proof of purchase (sales receipt).

Note: Products that require inspection and repair should be packed carefully, preferably in the original packaging material. Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited may charge the customer under its discretion for supplying new packaging material if deemed that the packaging material supplied by the customer is not fit for shipping of the products after remedial work is complete.