Audioengine Introduces New S6 Powered Subwoofer

Audioengine designs some of the best looking, and most affordable wireless speakers in the market, offering a wide range of options for desktop and general home audio use. To match the brand's compact active speakers, the new S6 subwoofer offers expanded performance in a compact size. With 210 watts of power in a subwoofer that fits almost anywhere, the S6 boosts any desktop, home theater or gaming setup, using a front-firing woofer in a sealed box for deep and punchy bass.

Danish company M&K Sound introduced three new compact, lifestyle-friendly, high-performance subwoofers, the V15+, V12+ and V10+, with single 15-inch, 12-inch and 10-inch drivers, respectively. A revamp of the brand's former V Series, these small-footprint subwoofers, two of which have earned THX Certification and are M&K App-enabled (V15+ and V12+), all promise to deliver deep and accurate bass to consumers in an affordable package.

Among the products announced at CES 2022 by Harman Luxury Audio, the new JBL SUB80P powered subwoofer was announced as part of the brand's expanded portfolio of high-performance loudspeakers. The new compact enclosure includes a high-gloss black painted finish and a down-firing 8-inch subwoofer. The subwoofer design delivers the flexibility of wireless connectivity allowing for easy placement in a wide variety of system applications, including as a low frequency extension for JBL latest Studio Monitors.

James Croft reviews two patents for a new type of subwoofer architecture. The first is intended for use in an automobile and the second, for use in a domestic listening room. The first patent relates to an “Acoustical Window Assembly for Vehicle,” while the second describes a home-theater solution using essentially the same concept, adapted to one or more home windows. Both patents were awarded to Magna International, Inc. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, October 2015.

Danish loudspeaker innovator Lyngdorf Audio announced the launch of the new Lyngdorf Custom Installation speakers. The new range includes the LS-1000, D-500, D-5 and BW-20 base models, each one bringing a unique concept on its own, as the company founded by Peter Lyngdorf brings its expertise in home cinema and loudspeakers to custom installation speakers. A total of eight models to suit different installations, from a modern living room with in-wall speakers next to the TV up to the largest home theater with a big screen and immersive audio.

This Test Bench explication characterizes the 15DS100 15” professional subwoofer from B&C Speakers. This new transducer from the Italian company is a very high power handling design, able to deliver 3kW continuous (1.6W nominal), thanks to B&C's latest generation of very long voice coils - a great asset in applications from discreet PA subwoofers to three-way PA speakers. The B&C 15DS100-4 uses a proprietary 12-spoke cast aluminum frame with cooling vents for the neodymium FEA motor, which uses a 4” four-layer voice coil wound with round aluminum wire on a non-conducting glass fiber former. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, October 2021.

M&K Sound, the subwoofer pioneers recognized globally in the film mixing studios and home theater markets, announced the availability of three brand new THX Certified subwoofers, the X15+, X12+ and X10+. The new subwoofer series, which includes the company’s first THX Certified Dominus 15-inch X15+ model, offers increased power output and new drivers, ready to boost any audio environment with reference bass.

In the December 2021 edition of Voice Coil, Vance Dickason details the possibilities of the CrossLite+ DSP filter software, while James Croft reviews an interesting invention to improve the bass response in automotive audio applications. And this edition includes an updated measurement microphone directory, and two interesting low-frequency drivers on Test Bench, with the Dayton Audio Epique MMAG E150HE-44 subwoofer, and the powerful 10NW76 high-SPL woofer from B&C Speakers.

The latest development from Precision Devices International, following the seismic abilities of the 24-inch and 21-inch sub bass woofers launched earlier in June 2021, the new 18” PD.1845-1N introduces clear design refinements, resulting in an ergonomic, vented cast aluminum chassis that offers improved thermal control, also featuring an aluminum demodulation ring for ultra-low distortion. The 4.5" split winding copper clad aluminum voice coil and vented long-throw motor system leverages a voice coil gap for reduced power compression and an optimized double silicone suspension system for ultimate cone control.

Successful British loudspeaker manufacturer Void Acoustics continues to expand its range of installation oriented products, in parallel with its incredibly popular clubbing designs. Part of its recently updated Venu V2 loudspeaker series, Void has now added an ultra-compact subwoofer equipped to overcome challenging installations. Using dual 8” high excursion woofers, the Venu 208 subwoofer is ideal for low-frequency extension in distributed or background music systems.