Tag archive: subwoofer

A few days ago, we got a sneak peak at one of the Xoom 2s, but today Motorola officially revealed its two new tablets. The only issue: they are currently only bound for the UK. Both new Xooms feature Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), a 1280×800 display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, a 5MP rear camera, a 1.3MP front camera, gorilla glass screens with a splashguard, and a “go anywhere, do anything… Read More

Paradigm's Monitor Series of loudspeakers have met with hearty approval from the audio community because they pretty much nail the value proposition from every angle.  Somehow Paradigm manages to merge attractive cabinets, quality parts, excellent engineering and accessible pricing into one sweet sounding series of speakers. There's been something missing, though: a matching subwoofer.  No longer, Paradigm fans. Today, the company… Read More

Driver: A driver is the cone or circular portion of a speaker that moves back and forth to produce sound. Sometimes speakers with several drivers will be distinguished as midrange, mid-bass or bass drivers, which describes their role in reproducing some part of the frequency spectrum. Tweeter: A very small driver, often 1-inch in diameter or less, which produces high frequencies, a.k.a “treble.” Cabinet: The structure in which a speaker’s… Read More

As advancing technologies have emerged over the last few decades, speaker makers have worked hard to incorporate them into their product designs. New wireless technologies and fancy materials like carbon-fiber and Kevlar have changed the way speakers are made and, for the most part, provided practical improvements in the way we enjoy music and movies at home. Unfortunately, despite all the challenges they present to consumers, subwoofer design… Read More

No home theater system is truly complete without a subwoofer. There is simply something primal to that low bass rumble that rattles your drink and shakes the popcorn. It is a deeply ingrained within us to want more sound, to feel the power of the bass, and in turn, to be fully immersed.  It is more than just watching or listening to something, it is experiencing it. Of every subwoofer on the market, few can come close to the awesome power of… Read More

Shopping for a speaker system? Then you’re no doubt wondering which features are worth the money, and which are pure marketing hype. We put the question to Dennis Erskine of The Erskine Group, an expert in audio and architectural acoustics to get the scoop. Here is his advice: Q: Lots of features are promoted by speaker companies as important items to consider making your purchase – which ones are valuable, and which should be discounted… Read More

Altec Lansing yesterday announced a new powered subwoofer designed to be connected to some of their select digital home audio and on-the-go speakers. The new BB2001 is priced at $49.95 and available now. The BB2001, said Altec Lansing, is a stand alone, AC powered subwoofer also known as the

The dual-purpose piece is designed to function as an end table as well as a powerful subwoofer. The M•Bass 1000 complements the Centra line of home theater component centers, including the soon-to-be-released Centra StreamLine Tower Speakers. Until now, some subwoofers have been big, ugly, black boxes. Centra M•Bass 1000 is a high-powered subwoofer that's also designed to look and function like a stylish and attractive end table.… Read More

The 4200e front-and center-channel speakers have been redesigned by replacing the original user-installed cosmetic side panels with permanently attached finishing panels. In addition, the new system's 642e subwoofer has a new, more massive 12-inch woofer and an improved cabinet. Like its predecessor, System 4200e provides the home theater enthusiast with premium THX Select certified performance in a moderately priced product that… Read More

The MX5021 speaker system consists of two polished, piano-black, desktop-sized satellite speakers and a matching subwoofer that deliver crisp, THX-certified, cinema-quality sound. The system produces full, rich audio with crystal-clear highs and big bass, courtesy of two midrange drivers per satellite, a horn-loaded tweeter, and the woofer's baritone capabilities. The docking cradle houses the Roady or Roady 2, plus a control pod that… Read More

From the press release: Taking its lead from Aperion's award-winning bookshelf speakers, the 422 speaker series includes the same high-quality construction, attention to detail and commitment to its customers through the Company's Totally Risk-Free In-Home Audition(TM). The 422 speaker series is designed for the customer who seeks a full home theater surround sound experience without the bulk of an intrusive speaker system.… Read More

Atlantic Technology today announced the introduction of the System 920 home theater speaker system that establishes a new performance benchmark for compact subwoofer-satellite designs whiledemonstrating its obvious sonic lineage to the company's acclaimed high-end systems. The system employs five identical two-way mini-satellites and a compact long-throw sealed subwoofer to deliverengaging multichannel sound without monopolizing either… Read More

Quote from the review: “With a subwoofer enclosure that is 20 percent larger, the ProMedia Ultra 5.1 subwoofer incorporates a series of refinements designed to increase efficiency for more total output, lower distortion and deepen bass extension. These improvements include a lower tuning frequency, a voice coil that is 60 percent longer and a larger, slotted port. The subwoofer is a bass-reflex type with dual 8-inch… Read More

From Klipsch's press release: The compact and rugged CA-SW-8T complements the Klipsch CA Series and other small to medium sized full-range speaker installations by adding high-impact, robust bass.     The CA-SW-8T subwoofer delivers deep, driving bass using an 8-inch, long excursion driver that has a high-temperature voice coil attached to an IMG (injection-molded graphite) cone that combines light weight,… Read More

The LFM-1 was developed under the guidance of Dr. Poh Ser Hsu, one of the world's most respected subwoofer designers. The Outlaw Audio LFM-1 provides authoritative and linear bass reproduction for both music and movies. The design is both cosmetically and functionally suited for any home theater or listening room, and it is sold exclusively at www.outlawaudio.com for the impressively low price of just $579. Unlike many home theater… Read More