Perlisten Audio tells the T-Rex to move over. It is time for the next apex predator, the Dominus Rex, to take shape in the form of the Perlisten D15s subwoofer. Read on to find out how Perlisten’s nature found a way.
You can pay the earth for a subwoofer. But the reality is that most of us will settle for something that suits the wallet and can fit through the front door. The JBL A120P satisfies both criteria, but does the sound match up to the price?
The REL 212/SX subwoofer is big, tall, heavy and shiny. Like many of the company’s subs, it is finished to perfection. But the latter is a secondary consideration, what most of us want to know is if it can truly deliver the best low end for music and movies…
Earthquake has the best name ever for a subwoofer company. Its low-rise CP-8 subwoofer - the letters standing for Couch Potato - is designed to sit under your sofa or…er…bed. Note, it’s not a transducer or seat shaker, but rather a conventional sub. It therefore promises accurate low-end grunt for movies and to act as a great music companion. But can the CP-8 be all things to all people?
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Monitor Audio reveals new Anthra Subwoofer Series line-up
by Ian Collen
The Anthra W10, W12, and W15 offer up a trio of high-performance powered subwoofer options with driver sizes to match their names and peak outputs ranging from 500W up to 2,500W.
In the middle of REL’s new Serie HT line, the REL HT/1205 MKII offers a 12-inch driver, 500W and a gorgeous, understated aesthetic. But does it do enough to oust the competition at its hotly contested £849 price point?
SVS has built a solid reputation stateside for offering bang-for-your-buck subwoofers and loudspeaker systems, and the company is starting to make ever louder rumbles here in Blighty. Can this tiny SVS 3000 Micro subwoofer really hold its own against the big boys?
The REL HT/1510 Predator II takes REL’s Serie HT range to new heights. It looks great, sounds wonderful and hits hard. But there’s no shortage of quality competition at this price point. Can the Predator II make a case for itself?
Sonos has expanded its subwoofer options to now include the Sub Mini, a compact and nimble model which adds an element of choice against the larger, original Sub. As Sonos users are committed to their ecosystem, does the Sub Mini give them what they've been patiently waiting for?
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REL Acoustics announces new Serie HT subwoofer trio
by Ian Collen
There’s the new 1000W flagship HT/1510 Predator, along with an upgraded 1205 MKII and 1003 MKII offering up to twice the impact.
Legendary British loudspeaker manufacturer KEF continues to build on its legacy of getting great performance from small enclosures. The KF92 subwoofer sits outside the company’s Reference Series and commands the middle of the range, but can its tiny form factor deliver the goods on demanding source material?
The inventors of the subwoofer are back with the new X+ series. Sitting in the middle of the range, is the X12+ the sweet spot for fans of M&K Sound’s push-pull approach to deep bass?
Velodyne Acoustics Deep Blue DB-15 Subwoofer Review
by Martin Dew
After a good few years without a brand new subwoofer to its name, Velodyne has refocussed on its bass based basics with the Deep Blue series. At the subterranean end of the range is the DB-15, so let's take a closer look at what the company has bounced back with...
REL gives its Serie Tx subwoofer range an overhaul, with the flagship T/9x offering a redesigned and more discreet cabinet, inside which you'll find a new 10-inch driver and beefed-up amplification.
The upgraded entry-level SVS SB-1000 Pro combines an enhanced driver, beefed-up amplifier and new features, with a Bluetooth remote app and competitive pricing.
The SVS PB-2000 Pro is the third model in this updated range, complementing the sealed and cylindrical units and bringing deeper bass along with a remote app.