subwoofer

  1. Todd Anderson

    Bass Hunters Episode 19: The Abyss – Taste What You'll Hear on 4K Disc with our Kaleidescape Review!

    (February 28, 2023) On the latest episode of Bass Hunters, brought to you by our partners at Kaleidescape, Sutherland AV Marketing, and Ascendo, we dive into the deep bass-rich waters of James Cameron's The Abyss. We've made few more tweaks to the overall presentation of the show, so come check...
  2. D

    EQ Bandwidth (e.g. 1/60 OCT) to Q conversion for EQ

    Hi all - picked up a Behringer DSP8024 for £50, to try my hand at tuning my dual subs. It has 6 parametric eq channels, however the bandwidth is displayed as follows: 1/60 to 2 octaves, adjustable in steps of 1/60 octave. What would be the best way to use this with REW's EQ function? Setting...
  3. Todd Anderson

    Bass Hunters Episode 17: Puss in Boots 'The Last Wish' Rocks with Serious LFE

    (February 15, 2023) On this episode of Bass Hunters, made possible by our partners at Kaleidescape, Sutherland AV Marketing, and Ascendo, we harness the power of Kaleidescape's library to evaluate the 4K release of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish in 4K HDR with Dolby Atmos. The results speak for...
  4. Todd Anderson

    Mathias Johannson of Dirac Joins AV NIRVANA Live, 11AM EST on Wednesday!

    (February 6, 2024) This coming Wednesday, February 14th, Dirac co-founder Mathias Johansson joins AV NIRVANA Live to dive into the world of low-end frequencies. Join us as we discuss CEDIA's new RP22 Recommended Practice for Audio Design and what it says about subwoofers. Johansson will talk...
  5. Todd Anderson

    PSB's New SubSeries BP8 Dual Driver Sealed Sub Digs Deep for Its Size

    (January 26, 2024) PSB Speakers is celebrating ISE 2024 by launching its new SubSeries BP8 Powered Subwoofer. The BP8 is the company's first model in a new generation of subs to feature nCoreÒ amplification and advanced isolation. Priced at $1,499 (MSRP), it's currently scheduled to begin...
  6. M

    Insight Into New SVS Setup

    Hey Folks Took delivery today of two SVS PB-2000 Pro's for my dedicated room. They occupy the front left/right front corners between the mains and the adjacent side walls. I ran through a preliminary setup this evening with REW (fed by a calibrated UMIK-1 and into a Marantz Cinema 50 via HDMI)...
  7. Todd Anderson

    Atlantic Technology Kicks Off Fall Sales Event, AV NIRVANA Gives You Access to Even Bigger Discounts!

    (October 25, 2023) Atlantic Technology has unlocked big savings on some of its most desirable gear with a massive Fall Savings Event. And, as a benefit, you can use code "Nirvana" to get an additional 15% off sale prices! Headlining Atlantic's savings is $500 off its beastly 8600EC Center...
  8. Todd Anderson

    Infrasonic Subwoofers are a Home Theater Weapon Like No Other and Ascendo Has an Arsenal! CEDIA 23

    (October 23, 2023) AV NIRVANA had the privilege of interviewing Ascendo's co-managing partner, Geoffrey Heinzel, at CEDIA 2023. Residing as one of the more intriguing speaker companies in the industry, Ascendo crafts a complete line of loudspeakers, subwoofers, and gnarly infrasonic subwoofers...
  9. Travis Ballstadt

    NextLevel Acoustics Dual 10" InWall Subwoofer Review

    A few months ago I had an in-wall sub downstairs in the theater for review. My layout doesn’t necessarily require in-wall subs, but I love the idea of not looking at equipment, so it was an interesting review. The folks over at NextLevel Acoustics saw that review, and knowing that I have their...
  10. Todd Anderson

    Bass Hunters Episode 13: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Bass Review

    (August 7, 2023) On this episode of Bass Hunters, we tap the power of Kaleidescape's disc-quality library to investigate Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 in true 4K HDR with lossless Dolby Atmos audio. We also update the status of our two new partners in the Bass Hunters family: Ascendo and its...
  11. Todd Anderson

    Monolith Subwoofer Sale Offers Big Bass at Significant Savings!

    (August 2, 2023) The power and performance offered by Monoprice's Monolith branded subwoofers is undisputed. We here at AV NIRVANA have experienced it for ourselves during past testing and review sessions, finding that Monolith delivers on its promise of uncompromised performance. And, what's...
  12. Todd Anderson

    Monitor Audio Launches Anthra Series of Subwoofers

    (July 18, 2023) One of the largest speaker manufacturers in the UK, Monitor Audio, has announced a new subwoofer series called Anthra. The series expands Monitor's impressive speaker offerings with a trio of powerful active subwoofers designed to deliver controlled depth with "unprecedented...
  13. Todd Anderson

    It's Official: SVS's 3000 Series In-Wall Subwoofer is Available Through Dealers Nationwide

    (March 4, 2023) We've been teasing this launch for a while, but the reality of a true SVS architectural in-wall sub is now, officially, current reality! That's right, the much anticipated 3000 Series In-Wall subwoofer is finally available for purchase direct through authorized retailers. Sold...
  14. Todd Anderson

    SVS Subs ROCK the Las Vegas Convention Center at CES 2023!

    (January 17, 2023) SVS made its first CES appearance in the majestic halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center a memorable one, delivering chest pounding bass despite a cavernous environment. We caught up with the face of SVS, Nick Brown, to talk shop about the company's presence at CES 2023...
  15. Todd Anderson

    GoldenEar Technology Shows New ForceField 30 and 40 Subwoofers at CEDIA 2022!

    (October 18, 2022) GoldenEar Technology recently launched a refreshed take on its space-saving ForceField subwoofer line with new "30" and "40" models. Designed with amp technology borrowed from the more expensive SuperSub Series, these new models feature cabinet enhancements to drive a better...
  16. Todd Anderson

    SVS Debuts In-Wall Subwoofer, New Pro Wireless Speaker and Pro SoundBase Amp at CEDIA 2022

    (October 7, 2022) Audio industry veterans, SVS, are no strangers to incredible audio. Not one to waste an opportunity, the popular company entered its first CEDIA Expo with an all-new In-Wall speaker and outboard amp, and a new Pro Series Bluetooth wireless speaker and Pro SoundBase amp...
  17. Todd Anderson

    Subwoofer Buying Tips, Tonight at 6PM ET on AV NIRVANA LIVE!

    (September 13, 2022) Tonight on AV NIRVANA Live we're exploring how to buy a subwoofer with SVS's Nick Brown and Larry McGough! Nick is SVS's Vice President of Marketing and Larry is the company's National Training Manager, and both carry a wealth of knowledge when it comes to heavy boxes that...
  18. M

    Newbie: phase adj of subwoofer using REW + Umik-1 (minidsp)

    I would like to compare delay of signal passing through subwoofer to delay in stereo speakers. Purpose is to align the signals in the crossover point using phase adjustment on subwoofer. Can I use REW with only a Umik-1 from minidsp for this? I'm completely new to REW and it seems like the...
  19. deercreekaudio

    Home Theater Multi-Subwoofer Setup - New Blog Post from Deer Creek Audio

    Deer Creek Audio has published a new blog post covering Home Theater Multi-Subwoofer Setup for miniDSP, REW and Dirac Live. This paper walks you through the setup of your home theater multi-subwoofer configuration using the miniDSP 2x4 HD, DDRC-24 or Flex. This process helps optimize the...
  20. deercreekaudio

    Subwoofer Optimization in 2.1 and 2.2 Stereo Systems - New White Paper from Deer Creek Audio

    At Deer Creek Audio, we have published a new white paper covering Stereo 2.1 & 2.2 Subwoofer Optimization for miniDSP, REW and Dirac Live. This white paper describes integrating and tuning a subwoofer into your 2.1 or 2.2 system using the miniDSP 2x4 HD, DDRC-24, SHD, SHD Studio, SHD Power or...
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