JL Audio, based in Miramar, FL, is without question one of the handful of top-tier subwoofer manufacturers in the world. Some of the best-sounding and most lavish systems I’ve heard had JL Audio subs in place, even with full-range loudspeakers. JL Audio is actually quite diversified, producing not only subs, but full systems and components…
Today, I want to keep this one fairly short and get straight to the point. We’re taking a look at the SVS PB-1000, the smallest model in SVS’s ported subwoofer lineup and, for many people, the entry point into the brand. If you don’t have an unlimited budget and you’re looking for a subwoofer in…
Its 10-inch driver and 150-watt amp aren’t going to replace a massive high-end sub in a dedicated home theater.
A €500 subwoofer shouldn’t sound this serious. The Klipsch R-12SW combines a 12-inch driver, 200-watt amplifier and 29 Hz low-frequency extension to deliver surprisingly powerful bass without losing control.
The Monitor Audio BRW-10 takes a different approach to bass. Instead of overwhelming your room, this musical 10-inch subwoofer focuses on warmth, balance, and natural integration with your Hi-Fi system.
There’s a moment with every subwoofer where reality sets in. You’ve placed it where it fits, connected everything, maybe even dialed in the crossover—and then you sit down expecting that satisfying, room-filling bass. Instead, you get something uneven. Too much energy in one corner. Not enough in another. A sense that the subwoofer is doing…
A well-enclosed subwoofer is a wonderful thing. SVS offers a wide variety of subwoofer designs, and the SVS SB-2000 Pro is part of its newest 2000 Pro Series. It features a 12-inch woofer and an amplifier rated at 550W RMS (1500W peak). Compact sealed subwoofers are usually cube-shaped, with a width almost equal to the…
Quick Summary:Â A foundation-shifting subwoofer that stops being “equipment” and starts being room “infrastructure.” For large-room owners chasing true sub-20Hz experiential playback, the PB-4000 feels less like a purchase and more like a system milestone. There’s a very specific moment in high-end audio where equipment stops feeling like gear and starts feeling like infrastructure. The SVS…
Back in the early 2000s, when the home theater multichannel experience threatened to absorb two-channel audio, I attended a CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association) event. At that trade show, JL Audio unveiled its original Gotham subwoofer. I’d been warned that it was going to be a “loud” demo, and it certainly lived up…
Is it possible for a subwoofer to be both potent and completely disappear in your room? I tested the MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X to find out. After being blown away by its bigger brother, I wondered if this more compact, room-friendly model could deliver the same earth-shattering bass for movies and music. The results surprised me….