Cerwin Vega AB-36B, EL-36B & JE-36B - Three Earth-Moving Subs Offer Performance, Reliability and Val

For nearly 50 years, Cerwin-Vega has set the standard for bass-horn technology worldwide, exemplified by the famous L-36PE and the SL-36 “Portable Earthquake” horns; the most successful and widely imitated bass horns on the market. Today Vega Bass is considered to be the last word in subwoofer technology. There have been several attempts by other manufacturers to duplicate Cerwin-Vega bass performance, but frankly none have succeeded.

The design of practical, portable bass horns has always challenged audio designers and this is why it’s so difficult to do correctly. This is primarily because low frequency wavelengths are so large (e.g. 22.5 ft/6.9 m at 50Hz) that they require a long horn. The challenge to reduce the horn’s dimensions without decreasing its length results in a technique that involves “folding” the horn. This technique collapses the physical dimensions of the horn without reducing its length by physically folding the horn within a cabinet.

The Cerwin-Vega folded horns have been acoustically optimized to achieve high output and low distortion while maintaining clarity and impact. Special attention to rear chamber, throat geometry and horn profile results in a folded horn design that doesn’t exhibit the typical horn coloration of other horns.

Cerwin-Vega folded horns, on average, produce 6dB more output at 1-watt than a dual 18½ vented box. This results in four times the output with half the number of drivers. Purchase costs are drastically reduced due to the need for fewer cabinets. A smaller number of cabinets can deliver a superior level of clean, distortion-free bass. Powering far fewer cabinets yields large cost savings in amplification. The net result is loud sub bass that moves enough air to blow the hairpiece off the competition.

Cerwin-Vega literally wrote the book on subwoofer innovations. And now they’ve put all of their technological experience to the test and developed three earth-moving subs. Cerwin-Vega now offers a subwoofer for every application, from DJ to live sound and permanent installation.

In the tradition of Cerwin-Vega’s philosophy of performance, reliability and value, they have introduced the next generation of classic Cerwin-Vega folded horn bass cabinets, the AB-36 “Afterburner,” the EL-36 “Earthquake” and the LE-36 “Junior Earthquake.” This lineup has been designed for today’s true bass environment. Using the latest technology and 50 years of experience, this three-some is going to be tough to beat!

Cerwin-Vega utilizes an incredibly efficient folded hyperbolic horn design. This enables the enclosure to contain a longer horn, which amplifies the bass frequencies while keeping the enclosure compact in size for portability. The path length and flare rate yields a theoretical cutoff of 30Hz of bone crushing low-end.

Why build a sub and not spend a little time thinking about how to move it around? You don’t need to be a caveman to move these boxes! On the AB-36 and EL-36, the wheels are actually built-in to the box for effortless maneuvering and ease of use. Don’t break your back in order to get earth-shaking bass!

We invite you to experience the sound that has been disturbing the peace for 50 years. When your livelihood depends on the performance of your gear, Cerwin-Vega is there for you. They offer unprecedented reliability, backed by a five year warranty, superior customer service and of course, legendary Cerwin-Vega performance.