Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Monitor Audio Anthra W12 subwoofer review. Price: €2,000/$2,500.
Official page: monitoraudio.com/en/product-ranges/anthra-subwoofer-series/anthra-w12
Support the channel via Patreon (BIG thanks to current patrons!): patreon.com/iiwireviews
Read my written reviews with scores at iiwireviews.com
Follow me on Instagram for... no good reason really: instagram.com/srba_iiwi
00:00 My sub story so far
04:58 MA Anthra W12
09:42 Connecting it to my stereo - take 1
12:04 Connecting it to my stereo - take 2
15:49 Sound and integration
25:14 Conclusion
Test setup
Streamer:
Volumio Rivo+ - shop.volumio.com/product/rivo-plus/?ref=ogvvqcow
Volumio Lineo 5 - shop.volumio.com/product/lineo5/?ref=ogvvqcow
DACs:
LAIV Harmony DAC - https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-dac
Gustard X26 III DAC - shenzhenaudio.com/products/gustard-x26-iii-dual-es9039spro-digital-to-analog-convertor-dac?ref=b236567rqe&utm_source=affiliate
Preamps:
Acoustic Invader Fulcrum - youtu.be/stsbclVgghQ
Ladder Bach - bit.ly/3FaqSYm
Amps:
2 x Laiv Harmony GaNM: https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-ganm
2 x Topping B200 - amzn.to/3WqCNt4
Speakers:
Mon Acoustics Platiomn VC One: monacoustic.us/product/platimon-vc-one/?v=8cee5050eeb7
CSS Criton 1TD-X – css-audio.com/online-store/CSS-Criton-1TD-X-Kit-Pair-p221163830
KEF LS50 - amzn.to/3W9Os0y
Head-Fi test setup:
Laiv Harmony HP2A: https://www.laiv.audio/product-page/harmony-hp2a
Aune S17 Pro: amzn.to/3u2O6gu
Geshelli Labs Erish 3 Pro: geshelli.com/product/erish-3-pro/?ref=18
Meze 109 Pro: mezeaudio.com/collections/all/products/109-pro?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=4&affid=123
Aune AR7000: amzn.to/3ZcuXG1
Verum 2: verum-audio.com/store
AKG K702: amzn.to/3TSlnUF
#hifi #audiophile #subwoofer #stereo
Monitor Audio Anthra W12 subwoofer review. Price: €2,000/$2,500.
Official page: monitoraudio.com/en/product-ranges/anthra-subwoofer-series/anthra-w12
Support the channel via Patreon (BIG thanks to current patrons!): patreon.com/iiwireviews
Read my written reviews with scores at iiwireviews.com
Follow me on Instagram for... no good reason really: instagram.com/srba_iiwi
00:00 My sub story so far
04:58 MA Anthra W12
09:42 Connecting it to my stereo - take 1
12:04 Connecting it to my stereo - take 2
15:49 Sound and integration
25:14 Conclusion
Test setup
Streamer:
Volumio Rivo+ - shop.volumio.com/product/rivo-plus/?ref=ogvvqcow
Volumio Lineo 5 - shop.volumio.com/product/lineo5/?ref=ogvvqcow
DACs:
LAIV Harmony DAC - https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-dac
Gustard X26 III DAC - shenzhenaudio.com/products/gustard-x26-iii-dual-es9039spro-digital-to-analog-convertor-dac?ref=b236567rqe&utm_source=affiliate
Preamps:
Acoustic Invader Fulcrum - youtu.be/stsbclVgghQ
Ladder Bach - bit.ly/3FaqSYm
Amps:
2 x Laiv Harmony GaNM: https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-ganm
2 x Topping B200 - amzn.to/3WqCNt4
Speakers:
Mon Acoustics Platiomn VC One: monacoustic.us/product/platimon-vc-one/?v=8cee5050eeb7
CSS Criton 1TD-X – css-audio.com/online-store/CSS-Criton-1TD-X-Kit-Pair-p221163830
KEF LS50 - amzn.to/3W9Os0y
Head-Fi test setup:
Laiv Harmony HP2A: https://www.laiv.audio/product-page/harmony-hp2a
Aune S17 Pro: amzn.to/3u2O6gu
Geshelli Labs Erish 3 Pro: geshelli.com/product/erish-3-pro/?ref=18
Meze 109 Pro: mezeaudio.com/collections/all/products/109-pro?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=4&affid=123
Aune AR7000: amzn.to/3ZcuXG1
Verum 2: verum-audio.com/store
AKG K702: amzn.to/3TSlnUF
#hifi #audiophile #subwoofer #stereo
