All items tagged with subwoofers (227)
Legacy Audio Introduces Legacy Foundation Subwoofer
March 6, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Legacy Audio Introduces Legacy Foundation Subwoofer

Legacy Audio introduced its new Foundation subwoofer, using patented compound passive radiator technology and a pair of Legacy’s renowned long throw 12” woofers, supercharged with the latest ICEpower amplifier technology. The Legacy Foundation sub benefits from 30 amps of peak current, ultimately necessary to provide tight control to the 3 inch voice-coil within the massive 30lb magnetic structure of each woofer.
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Electro-Voice Introduces X12-125F Flying Subwoofer to X-Line Advance Line Array Series
February 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Electro-Voice Introduces X12-125F Flying Subwoofer to X-Line Advance Line Array Series

An unusual global launch at ISE 2017 in Amsterdam for Electro-Voice was the introduction of the new X12-125F flying subwoofer, matching the same form factor and performance-matched with the remaining X-Line Advance line array series elements. The new subwoofer features dual 15-inch high-output transducers in a very compact enclosure that can be flown or ground-stacked, including a user-friendly integrated rigging System for quick, secure deployment in X1 and X2 arrays.
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Atlantic Technology Debuts SB8 High-Performance Compact Powered Subwoofer
February 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Atlantic Technology Debuts SB8 High-Performance Compact Powered Subwoofer

Atlantic Technology has introduced its SB8 compact down-firing 125-watt subwoofer as the perfect companion to any home theater speakers, soundbars, or compact music systems. Despite its small size, roughly 13 x 13 x 11 inches, the SB8 shares the same high-end features found on the company's top-of-the-line subwoofers, offering compact, powerful bass in elegant gloss black finishes.
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Test Bench: MAG Audio 10N501 Woofer
January 16, 2017 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: MAG Audio 10N501 Woofer

This Test Bench characterizes the 10N501, a distributed neodymium magnet motor 10” woofer from Ukrainian pro sound OEM manufacturer MAG Audio. The MAG 10N501’s removable self-centering motor system is comprised of 12 28 mm × 8 mm polished neodymium slugs sandwiched between an 8 mm front plate and a two-part, cleverly designed T-yoke. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, January 2016.
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The Latest Technology for the Loudspeaker Industry in Voice Coil December 2016
November 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

The Latest Technology for the Loudspeaker Industry in Voice Coil December 2016

Voice Coil December 2016 features a Spotlight article on Vesper’s new and revolutionary proprietary MEMS piezoelectric transducer architecture, a comprehensive Directory of Measurement Microphones and related solutions, and the always indispensable Acoustic Patents article, which discusses an interesting new subwoofer design. Vance Dickason characterizes a new compression driver from Eighteen Sound and a mid-bass woofer from Dayton Audio and remembers the notable life and work of industry pioneer Leo Beranek (September 15, 1914 – October 16, 2016). Now available online!
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Test Bench: Eighteen Sound 18iD 18-Inch Woofer
October 11, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Eighteen Sound 18iD 18-Inch Woofer

Eighteen Sound sent us an unusual driver for this Test Bench, because it is specifically intended for use with the new generation of Class-D digital amplifiers that can drive extremely low impedance loads. While Eighteen Sound has several models in this configuration, this month we are testing the 18” model, the 18iD, developed in accordance with Powersoft Audio’s IPAL standards. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, December 2015.
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Test Bench: Wavecor SW146WA01-02 5.75-inch Subwoofers
September 22, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Wavecor SW146WA01-02 5.75-inch Subwoofers

This month I examined two new 5.75” subwoofers from Wavecor, both the 4-Ω SW146WA01 and the 8-Ω SW146WA02 version. Wavecor’s SW146WA, in both the 8-Ω and 4-Ω versions, have a well-conceived feature set that includes a proprietary four-spoke stamped steel frame that incorporates an eight-spoke/eight-window configuration below the spider mounting shelf. This open eight-spoke region, along with a 13-mm diameter pole vent, provides substantial cooling for the SW146WA. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, July 2015.
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R&D Stories: Powersoft M-System, From Switched-Mode Amps to a Novel Transducer
September 21, 2016 by Joao Martins

R&D Stories: Powersoft M-System, From Switched-Mode Amps to a Novel Transducer

audioXpress September 2016 - Speaker Focus Edition - featured an extensive article discussing Powersoft's M-System, which combines the M-Force motor transducer and M-Drive switching-mode amp module, taking advantage of Differential Pressure Control (DPC) technology among several other innovations from the Italian company. Learn how Powersoft developed a new transducer technology, currently fully available to the OEM market and being applied to novel subwoofer designs, among several other application areas.
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audioXpress September 2016 Speaker Focus Edition is Now Online!
August 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress September 2016 Speaker Focus Edition is Now Online!

It’s that time of the year again. September means our Speaker Focus edition is here and once again we have a powerful selection of articles, starting with a great recap from Mike Klasco on the Evolution of Compact Deep Bass Subwoofers. We follow with three great DIY articles from Ward Maas, Ken Bird, and Perry Marshall. Of course, there’s also the second part of Richard K. Mains’ techniques on how to eliminate room reflections in woofer measurements, and a great interview with David MacPherson, owner of Studio Electric. Read on!
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Danley Sound Labs Now Shipping Go-2 Affordable Loudspeaker and Re-introduces TH-50 Subwoofer
July 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Danley Sound Labs Now Shipping Go-2 Affordable Loudspeaker and Re-introduces TH-50 Subwoofer

Following a very successful InfoComm 2016 with multiple product introductions and packed demo sessions, Danley Sound Labs is now shipping its new Go-2, an extremely affordable and compact loudspeaker for small-scale applications. The concept was originally introduced at InfoComm 2015 and leverages Tom Danley’s patented Synergy Horn technology in clever ways, demanding extensive development and testing. Another recent announcement from Danley was the return of the TH-50 subwoofer, introduced originally in 2007, now again in production.
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