By CE Critic - Buy Better Tech
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Specifications
- Design and Performance
- Key Features
- Price and Availability
- Conclusion
Introduction
PSB Speakers, a leading Canadian speaker manufacturer, has unveiled the SubSeries BP8 Powered Subwoofer at ISE 2024 in Barcelona. This premium subwoofer marks the first in a new generation of PSB subwoofers, featuring advanced nCore® amplification and innovative isolation technology. Priced at $1,499, the BP8 promises to deliver an immersive and refined bass experience for both music and home theater enthusiasts.
Specifications
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 150Hz
- Power output: 500W HybridDigital amplifier
- Drivers: 2 x 8-inch woven carbon fiber cones
- Cabinet design: Acoustically sealed, bipolar configuration
- Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 14 inches (W x D x H)
- Finishes: Satin Black, Satin White
Design and Performance
The BP8 boasts a meticulously crafted cabinet designed for rigidity and acoustic neutrality. This minimizes unwanted resonances and distortions, allowing the subwoofer to faithfully reproduce low frequencies down to 20Hz with remarkable detail and precision. The unique bipolar configuration of the dual 8-inch drivers, inspired by PSB's flagship speakers, ensures an immersive bass experience regardless of placement.
Utilizing woven carbon fiber cones and high-powered voice coils, the drivers deliver impactful yet controlled bass with extended low-frequency bandwidth. The nCore® powered HybridDigital amplifier further enhances performance by ensuring fast and accurate response to audio signals. This combination results in high-fidelity bass that is deep, powerful, and incredibly refined.
Key Features
- nCore® Powered Amplification: Delivers clean and efficient power for precise bass reproduction.
- Bipolar Driver Configuration: Provides consistent and immersive bass regardless of placement.
- Woven Carbon Fiber Cones: Ensure fast transient response and minimal distortion.
- Acoustically Sealed Cabinet: Minimizes unwanted resonances for accurate bass.
- IsoAcoustics Isolation Feet: Decouples the subwoofer from the floor to reduce vibrations.
- Sleek and Compact Design: Easily blends into various home decors.
Price and Availability
The PSB SubSeries BP8 will be available in Satin Black and White finishes starting March 2024, priced at $1,499 USD (MSRP).
Conclusion
The PSB SubSeries BP8 Powered Subwoofer presents a compelling option for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts seeking exceptional bass performance. Its combination of advanced technology, meticulous design, and powerful yet refined sound reproduction makes it a worthy contender in the premium subwoofer market. We are looking forward to the CE Critic score.
