{"product_id":"kef-kube-12-mie","title":"KEF Kube 12 MIE","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003eKEF Kube 12 MIE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a high-performance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 12-inch powered subwoofer released in early 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is part of KEF’s updated \"Kube\" series,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which focuses on providing deep,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e accurate bass through a combination of a sealed cabinet design and advanced digital processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \"MIE\" in the name stands for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"33\" class=\"\"\u003eMusic Integrity Engine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which is KEF’s proprietary suite of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-231\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-231\"\u003eMusic Integrity Engine (MIE):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-231 citation-end-231\"\u003e This is the \"brain\" of the subwoofer.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-230\"\u003eIt uses a specific algorithm called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-230\"\u003eiBX (Intelligent Bass Extension)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-230 citation-end-230\"\u003e that analyzes the input signal in real-time.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-229 citation-end-229\"\u003eIt allows the subwoofer to play deeper and louder without distorting, ensuring the bass remains \"tight\" rather than \"boomy.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-229 citation-end-229\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-229 citation-end-229\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-228\"\u003ePlacement-Dependent EQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-228\"\u003e On the back panel, there are three preset EQ settings (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-228\"\u003eFree Standing, Wall\/In-Cabinet, and Corner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-228 citation-end-228\"\u003e).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-227 citation-end-227\"\u003eThis allows you to place the sub wherever it fits best in your room without worrying about the acoustics of a corner making the bass sound muddy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-229 citation-end-229\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-227 citation-end-227\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-229 citation-end-229\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-227 citation-end-227\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSmartConnect Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-226 citation-end-226\"\u003e It automatically detects whether you are using a mono or stereo input and adjusts the gain accordingly, making setup much simpler for users who might be switching between home theater and Hi-Fi stereo rigs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-229 citation-end-229\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-227 citation-end-227\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-226 citation-end-226\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSealed Cabinet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-225 citation-end-225\"\u003e Unlike \"ported\" subwoofers (which have a hole to move air), the Kube 12 MIE is sealed.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This generally results in more precise, musical bass that starts and stops quickly, which is why KEF is often favored by audiophiles for music listening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kef","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":46427064434850,"sku":null,"price":1253.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5351\/2866\/files\/Kube12.webp?v=1766927630","url":"https:\/\/www.solaudio.ca\/products\/kef-kube-12-mie","provider":"SolAudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}