audioengine AS8 sub

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tech

Audiophyte
has anyone tested this little sub out? I got a pair of their A5's and I love em, but I can't seem to find any info regarding their sub. i'd also appreciate any recommendations in it's price range.
 
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Seth=L

Seth=L

Audioholic Overlord
Looks like it could be, and I have no real basis for saying this other than appearances, that the subwoofer might be an HSU design. The port has the same flair to it as many HSU designs (although the port may be a very common design). It looks like it would probably reduce port noise to a minimum.
 
Matt34

Matt34

Moderator
has anyone tested this little sub out? I got a pair of their A5's and I love em, but I can't seem to find any info regarding their sub. i'd also appreciate any recommendations in it's price range.

For the $400 asking price you're pushing into the SVS/HSU 10" area.

Here are the specs from the Audioengine website.

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Power output: 250W peak power total (125W RMS), AES
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Amplifier type: Dual Class AB monolithic
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Inputs: 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini-jack and RCA L/R
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Outputs: RCA L/R, full-range
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Voltages: 110-240V, 50/60Hz
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Driver: 8" (25.4cm) long-throw woofer, downfiring design
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Ports: Single, front
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Signal-to-noise: >95dB (typical A-weighted)
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THD: <0.05% at all power settings
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Frequency response: 27Hz - 180Hz (+/-1.5dB)
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Sensitivity: 88db SPL (1w@1m)
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Input impedance: 10K ohms unbalanced
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Crossover Frequency: 50Hz - 130Hz
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Phase: 0 - 180 degrees
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Standby power consumption: 8W
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Protection: Output current limiting, thermal over-temperature, power on/off transient protection
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Dimensions (HxWxD): 11.25” x 11.25” x 11.25”
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Weight: 12.7kg (28lbs)
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Shipping weight: 13.6kg (30lbs)
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Shipping box dims (HxWxD): 17” x 17” x 17”
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Materials and Construction
1" thick hand finished MDF wood cabinet
8” custom woofer with advanced voice coil
Torroidal power transformer
 
T

tech

Audiophyte
thats true, although provantage has them up for 306$ (not including shipping) but the availability is labelled as factory direct so theres no definite promise of shipping within 48 hours. I've heard constant good things about hsu/svs, but I am interested in at least getting some kind of review on this sub, which there seems to be absolutely none (at least online).
 

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