Long story short, we were cleaning out the basement, and purging clutter when I found a subwoofer that I forgot I had in storage. I packed it up when we moved house nearly three years ago. It was great when I had a dedicated media room in the basement with good acoustics. However, the new […]

By: Pat Brown SynAudCon Prior to designing a sound system, room acoustics testing needs to be done. Pat Brown answers the question, “Do I need a sub when testing the acoustics in the room?” You will also learn what Pat uses in his test kit. The dependence of a sound system’s performance on the room’s acoustics […]

Pan Acoustics just added the P SW-112 compact subwoofer to its lineup. The 12” HQ woofer chassis made of birch plywood can drive up to 3600 watts (peak) power and 131 dB (peak) output levels. Ergonomic handles as well as a M20 pole mount for attaching a distance rod makes the design for both installs and rentals. The subwoofer is […]

Martin Audio has announced the release of two new compact cardioid subwoofers, the SXCF118 and the SXC115 — both designed for live sound reinforcement and fixed installations. The SXCF118 is a flyable version of the SXC118 released last year and has been purpose-designed to accompany the WPS optimized line array system, while the ground stack […]

MSE Audio has announced the 70-volt-based RS1201i-SuperT subwoofer from SoundTube. SoundTube’s RS1201i SuperT, available in black and white, is designed for use in an open ceiling or can be surface-mounted into the ceiling to produce low frequencies to the surrounding listening area. The RS1201i SuperT uses a 70/100v technology that the company claims is devoid […]

Mackie is expanding its CR Series Multimedia Monitors, adding new models and a subwoofer to the line of compact nearfields. New to the CR Series is the CR3-X 3-inch, CR4-X 4-inch, and CR5-X 5-inch, as well as the Bluetooth-enabled CR3-XBT 3-inch, CR4-XBT 4-inch, CR5-XBT 5-inch, and CR8-XBT 8-inch models and finally, the CR8S-XBT Bluetooth-enabled Subwoofer. […]

Martin Audio just launched the X218 subwoofer as part of the company’s BlacklineX series of speakers. BlacklineX is aimed at live events, corporate installs and houses of worship. The original line-up comprised just a 15″ and single 18″ subwoofer, while the new X218 is a dual-driver, high-performance subwoofer with an operating range of 42Hz-200Hz + […]

The BF121 is a subwoofer system featuring a single 12″ long-excursion woofer with double-spider suspension and 4″ voice-coil in a bass-reflex configuration. The direct-radiating woofer is mounted in a vented chamber, with large bass reflex port for excellent breathing capacity, increasing overall output while minimizing port-compression. The frequency range is tuned to a -3dB response […]

Danish loudspeaker company Dynaudio today debuted the Sub RCC (Reaction Cancelling Configuration) custom-installation subwoofer. The discreet subwoofer is designed to offer additional low-frequency extension to any audio system while facilitating high-performance 2.1 or surround setups without the issues commonly associated with many in-wall subs. It achieves extreme bass performance within a compact form factor, which […]

Sonance has announced that it’s adding a new Bandpass Subwoofer to its Professional Series range, delivering what Sonance is “best-in-class sonic performance in an extremely versatile form-factor.” The PS-S210SUBT utilizes all-new 2 x 10” (254mm) low profile, high excursion drivers, that were specifically engineered in-house by Sonance for this product. The polyurethane-coated, laminated-plywood enclosure features […]

Legrand today introduced a new family of Nuvo 8-inch in-ceiling and in-wall passive subwoofers and matching digital amplifiers. Designed for small, medium and large home theaters and audio installations, the three compact single and dual subwoofers deliver low-frequency impact, while the wall- and rack-mount amplifiers are designed specifically for use with them. For smaller installations, […]

OSD Black just introduced two powered stand-alone subwoofers, the 800-watt TreVoce 12 and the 500-watt TreVoce, which are aimed at in-home theaters, media rooms and high-end listening spaces. Designed for the custom integration market, these stand-alone subwoofers include an active woofer and two symmetrically-built passive woofers. According to OSD, the active subwoofer is self-contained and […]

At this year’s InfoComm, Eastern Acoustics Works (EAW) will show several new members of its successful and fast-growing 800 Series of loudspeaker and low frequency enclosures. They will also unveil two new series of point-source loudspeakers, new active portable models and much more. Come to InfoComm booth 6989 and Demo Room W224G to see these […]

MSE Audio has announced the RS1201 Subwoofer from SoundTube Entertainment, designed for indoor and outdoor in-ceiling installations. The RS1201 Subwoofer will be featured in booth 6069 at InfoComm 2019. SoundTube Entertainment’s RS1201 Subwoofer is a 12-inch hanging, open-ceiling speaker boasting a 4-ohm impedance and 70/100V loads and 39 to 200 Hz frequency response. Featuring patented […]

JL Audio is shipping a new 8-inch version of its Fathom IWS in-wall subwoofer systems with additional enclosure option for in-ceiling applications. The new 8-inch Fathom IWS and ICS systems join a previous model, with a 13.5-inch driver, in the Fathom IWS lineup. The 8-inch Fathom IWS and ICS systems are have a long-excursion, 8-inch […]

Alcons just started shipping the LR18B, a dedicated low-frequency extension to the LR18 compact mid-sized pro-ribbon line-array system. It can also be combined with any other Alcons pro-ribbon system, as subwoofer in both permanent and portable applications. The front-loaded system delivers a super accurate bass and sub response with highest output under lowest distortion. The […]

MSE Audio just launched the Rockustics OneSub and DubSub subwoofers for outdoor audio experiences. The Rockustics OneSub and DubSub are designed with rock enclosures and built to withstand rain, frost, snow and ice. The OneSub is a stand-alone, passive subwoofer that requires a sub amplifier with an active crossover. The DubSub performs as a sub/sat […]

Origin Acoustics is expanding its in-wall subwoofer offering with the debut of the CSUB12 Subwoofer at CEDIA Expo 2018. The CSUB12 is comprised of two parts, the enclosure and the woofer driver. The enclosure is an extruded aluminum cabinet that fits in a standard stud bay and is installed in advance of the drywall. Once […]

Origin Acoustics just launched the Seasons Bollard loudspeaker at CEDIA Expo. The Bollard tackles the challenge of producing bass response from individual outdoor speakers in a very attractive aesthetic. While large subwoofers are often buried in the ground the requirement to have the sub somewhat close to the mid/high frequency satellites can cause some design […]

Klipsch has launched a new series of ultra-compact subwoofers with app and IP control for customization of low frequencies. The Klipsch C-Series utilize a front firing Cerametallic woofer and side-firing passive radiators. The series consists of two models that are approximately 30 percent smaller in size than average subwoofers and deliver similar output and low […]

The PowerHouse Alliance has announced additional growth to its A2V product line, created by and available exclusively through PowerHouse Alliance distributor members throughout the U.S. In addition to its dynamic collection of speakers, racks, TV mounts and, most recently added, high-speed HDMI cables, A2V now features a line of free-standing subwoofers and outdoor speakers to […]

Yamaha has begun shipment of the new lines of powered (DZR/DXS-XLF) and passive (CZR/CXS-XLF) loudspeakers and subwoofers. The DZR line incorporates digital processing in all powered models – both speakers and subwoofers – at 96kHz. This high speed, combined with the newly developed Advanced FIR-X tuning technology, minimizes latency and phase distortion. The CZR series […]

The Alcons CRMS-LFE18 is a reference subwoofer system for very high-end listening applications. Typical applications include LFE system for quality-conscious post-production facilities and mastering suites, high-end mix/screening rooms, recording studios and premium home theaters. The direct-radiating 18″ transducer mounted in the internally-stiffened, sealed cabinet enables an in-room response below 10 Hz; The fast impulse response […]

Paul Hales has announced the launch of Theory Audio Design (Theory), a manufacturer of loudspeakers and speaker controllers, which will make its debut at CEDIA Expo 2018 in San Diego, Calif. Theory loudspeaker models consist of three in-wall and four slender on-wall models, featuring dual 5-inch, 6-inch and 8-inch woofers. Theory offers two subwoofer models […]

Wisdom Audio will demonstrate the P4m on-wall loudspeaker and S10 subwoofer at CEDIA. The line-up consists of three models available in two finishes (High Gloss Black and High Gloss White). The P4m features a 6-Bar orientable planar magnetic driver (same as the Sage ICS7-a) paired with two 5-inch Drivers. Mounted vertically, the P4m will precisely […]

MSE Audio is now shipping the HV101-LP, HV101-II and HV121-II subwoofers from Phase Technology. The HV subwoofer line features treated pulp drivers with high-excursion rubber surrounds. Each sub includes on-board DSP smart limiting to monitor and adjust output for dynamic, undistorted bass, along with a gain control, phase switch, variable crossover, left and right inputs […]

Wisdom Audio will demonstrate the benefits of Line Source loudspeaker design and the superior clarity and dynamics of the Sage Cinema series at CEDIA 2018. This 18-seat, three-row theater will feature a 9.4.6 Immersive audio presentation using a bi-amplified front stage of Wisdom Audio’s Sage Cinema Series Line 3, a Modular Line Source, in combination […]

Klipsch today announces the debut of its new Reference series speakers. The series is comprised of 13 models­ — including Dolby Atmos enabled speakers and powered monitors. Now in its sixth generation, the Reference series speakers have a larger Tractrix rear-facing horn for better coverage and new tweeter and phase plugs. The line also includes […]

Klipsch just introduced two new discrete custom installation subwoofer solutions for home audio system design, expanding the brand’s architectural subwoofer assortment. The new Klipsch Professional Series PRO-1200SW (12” woofer) in-wall subwoofer is aimed at new construction in standard 16” OC stud bays. The in-wall subwoofer features a long-throw Cerametallic woofer with reverse rolled surround providing […]

Building on the original 7050 subwoofer, Genelec has improved the product, now called the 7050C. The LSE enclosure has been further refined to deliver unconventionally clean audio output even at peak levels. Users also benefit from a 3-dB increase in SPL capability, plus a by-passable professional bass management system and universal switched-mode power supply. The bass management system […]

MSE Audio is now shipping the HV101-LP, HV101-II and HV121-II subwoofers from Phase Technology. The HV subwoofer line, which includes the HV101-LP, HV101-II and HV121-II, features treated pulp drivers with high-excursion rubber surrounds. Each sub includes on-board DSP smart limiting to monitor and adjust output for dynamic, undistorted bass, along with a gain control, phase […]

Eastern Acoustics Works (EAW) just announced the addition of the RSX212L line array module and RSX18F subwoofer to the RADIUS Series. The two new RADIUS products are aimed at both touring and permanent install applications. Similar to the other products in the RADIUS Series, the RSX212L and RSX18F utilize EAW’s proprietary Focusing and Dyno technologies to improve impulse response […]