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These days, it’s super-simple for anyone to upgrade the sound coming out of their TV. With an inexpensive (or expensive, if you prefer) soundbar, you can drastically upgrade the sound over what comes from the stock speakers. If you’re really going for the full at-theater experience, though, you need something to get that big, bassy rumble. That’s where powered subwoofers, like the new PSB SubSeries BP8, come to play.
Many subs market themselves on the actual woofer inside, and it makes sense – that’s how you get the sounds you do. Here, the PSB SubSeries BP8 relies on two 8″ drivers that are placed so you can get optimal sound coming out of the cabinet, no matter where you are in relation to it’s placement. And that cabinet? They spent a good deal of time designing that box, ensuring that it’s solid, rigid, and not introducing any acoustical weirdness or rattles when the movie gets going.
In terms of the power output we’re talking about, the PSB SubSeries BP8 has a 500W digital amp built in, with some technical tricks baked in to ensure it’s responding quickly – and accurately – to what’s coming at it from the inputs. Speaking of, you’ve got some solid options for hooking this in (either from your receiver or a pre-amp), but it’s definitely a sub that you’re putting into an existing higher-end setup (and not hooking to your inexpensive sound bar).
The PSB SubSeries BP8 is available in either classic black or bright white, so it should fit into a variety of home setups. If you’re looking to add this to your home theater, you can get it for $1,499. For all the details, and to find a local distributor, head on over to psbspeakers.com
Tech Specs
Frequency Response
| On Axis @ 0° ±3dB | 25Hz – 150Hz |
| LF Cutoff -10dB | 20Hz |
Amplifier (Internal Amplifier)
| Continuous Power | 500 Watts |
| Design | Analog Devices DSP & Hypex Amp |
| LED Indicator | RED > STANDBY GREEN > ON |
Acoustic Design
| Woofer (Nominal) | 8” (203mm) Carbon Fibre Cone High Density Rubber Surround 2 1/2” (64mm) Voice-Coil 45 oz (1275g) Magnet Steel Basket |
| Crossover | VARIABLE 50Hz – 150Hz LFE setting (350Hz) |
| Design Type | Sealed |
Size (W x H x D)
| Net W | 13.0 IN/330 MM |
| Net H | 14.0 IN/355 MM |
| Net D | 13.0 IN/330 MM |
| Gross W | 13.39 IN/340 MM |
| Gross H | 14.33 IN/364 MM |
| Gross D | 13.86 IN/352 MM |
