"With ever more demand for reference bass performance in living rooms and small home cinemas, we believed it was time to overhaul our hugely successful V Series subwoofers to develop the new V+ Series for a wider, décor-conscious, and discerning audience,” says Per Becher, Chief Executive Officer, M&K Sound.
The 15-inch V15+ has achieved THX Certified Ultra status when using two M&K V15+ subwoofers together, and the 12-inch V12+ has achieved THX Certified Select status, meaning each can attain professional cinema audio reference levels in rooms of up to 3,000ft3 and 2,000ft3, respectively. The THX Certification ensures superior movie audio performance and means consumers can hear movie soundtracks with high-fidelity audio integrity.
For such levels of performance, M&K Sound engineers have increased the amplifier power output over the former V Series for all three new V+ subwoofers, now with ratings of 500W RMS/1000W Peak on the V15+, 400W RMS/800W Peak on the V12+, and 300W RMS/600W Peak for the V10+. Furthermore, the V15+ represents the first 15-inch driver enclosure to join the V family of products, while the V10+ and V12+ have had their deep bass frequency response extended from 25Hz (on the former V12 and V10 models) down to a thunderous 20Hz (-6dB).
M&K Sound’s new V+ Series subwoofers sport single drivers with newly treated, reinforced paper cones in sealed, anti-resonant enclosures. These design features combine with high-efficiency, precision-engineered Class D amplifiers and M&K’s proprietary ‘front end’ input stage, to ensure that the signature bass performance is not just heard by the audience, but viscerally felt.
Both the V15+ and V12+ subwoofers enable configuration from the comfort of a seated position via the convenient, downloadable M&K App, available at the Apple Store or Google Play. As well as adjustments to volume, crossover frequency, delay and phase, the M&K App provides onboard control options for new owners to set up Manual EQ and Auto EQ parameters.
Manual EQ allows users to adjust frequency, gain and ‘Q’ of four independent EQs. Auto EQ compensates and corrects for acoustical room anomalies which can cause inferior bass performance. By taking measurements in and around the prime listening position, the proprietary M&K App applies acoustical corrections to deliver optimized listening conditions and reference bass performance in any home environment.
The new compact subwoofers offer new curved and tapered external housings, making them both discreet and ideal for placement within family rooms or design-conscious environments. The manageable cuboid form factors include perfect square faceplates measuring 18.5 inches2 (V15+), 15.5 inches2 (V12+), and 13.5 inches2 (V10+). Combined with newly developed and magnetized front grilles for easy removal and replacement, the V+ Series subwoofers represent optimized ergonomics and performance packages for audio aficionados and casual listeners alike. All three models in the V+ series are available in Black Satin. V10+ and V12+ also in White Satin luxury finishes.
The new M&K Sound V+ Series Subwoofers will be available in February 2022 from authorized dealers for MSRP US $1,499 (V10+), $1,899 (V12+) and $3,199 (V15+).
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