Artcoustic Ships Spitfire Series
UK-based Artcoustic is now shipping three new Spitfire Subwoofer models including the Control 1, 2 and 3.
The Control 1, the smallest and shallowest of the three, has two long throw 10″ bass units. It’s designed for medium and large rooms. Specs include:
- Operating Range 20 Hz to 120 Hz
- Sensitivity 95 dB
- Max. SPL Average Peak @ 20Hz 107dB @ 30Hz 113dB @ 40Hz 118dB
- Weight 22 kg
- Dimensions H: 844 W: 500 D: 150 mm
The Control 2 is a larger version of the Control 1 that’s specified with extended dynamic range and higher sound pressure level at frequencies below 30Hz. The Spitfire Control 2 has two long throw 10″ bass units and is also for use in medium and large rooms. Specs include:
- Operating Range 20 Hz to 120 Hz
- Sensitivity 95 dB
- Max. SPL Average Peak 20Hz 111dB @ 30Hz 117dB @ 40Hz 121dB
- Weight 29 kg
- Dimensions H: 844 W: 650 D: 200 mm
Finally, the Control 3 is spec’d to be the most powerful subwoofer in the Artcoustic line up much higher sound pressure level at frequencies below 30Hz. The Spitfire Control 3 has three long throw 10″ bass units and is for any size room. Specs include:
- Operating Range 15 Hz to 120 Hz
- Sensitivity 95 dB
- Max. SPL Average Peak @ 15Hz 112dB @ 20Hz 116dB @ 30Hz 121dB @ 40Hz 124dB
- Weight 47 kg
- Dimensions H: 844 W: 844 D: 300 mm
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