The two new subwoofers offer compact, high performance versatility for home theater and music applications where effective deep-bass reproduction is a must. The Alpha S10 and Alpha S8 meet the challenge with specialized long-throw drivers and efficient, bass-extending bass reflex enclosures. Both models employ digital signal processing (DSP) to allow PSB’s engineering team to maximize all aspects of performance to deliver the flattest frequency response and powerful bass extension. Both models use the same 150 Watt high efficiency digital amplifier and variable crossover from 50-150Hz.
Both subs are built in compact cabinets of black woodgrain and the S10 features a 10” woofer with polypropylene cone and rubber surround while the Alpha S8 sports an 8” woofer. Other than woofer size, the two new PSB subs have similar feature sets. On the rear panel there are Volume and Crossover Controls, Phase Switch, Low Level Input, Auto On/Standby switches, gold-plated RCAs, and an USB Power Jack for RT100 wireless accessory. The supplied rubber bumpers and spikes allow for installation on hardwood or carpeted floors.
Like all PSB speakers, final voicing is performed by Founder and Chief Designer, Paul Barton, at Canada’s famed National Research Council. “Alpha products enjoy a long and successful history for PSB and have developed a reputation for outsized performance at their given price points,” comments Paul Barton. “Earlier this year, we launched a new range of four Alpha models which were the first ones in nearly twenty years. The new Alphas have been enthusiastically received with requests for subs to complement them. Thought they do that quite well, the S10 and S8 are equally well suited for use with any quality speaker for music or movies.”
The new PSB Alpha Subs will be on display at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, September 5-8, in Room 6117 at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center. Lenbrook’s other brands, NAD and Bluesound, along with DALI, will also be on display.
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