Powered Subwoofer Testing: Outline and Procedures Overview

[admin]

Audioholics is gearing up to do a slew of subwoofer measurements and comprehensive test reports. This article takes a quick look at the equipment and software used, the various measurements recorded and the purpose of the particular measurements used for our up and coming subwoofer evaluations. Results will be condensed and summarized in a consistent and efficient manner for each product tested. This article will serve as the demarcation point for all subwoofer tabulated test results. Check back regularly for the most recent copy of our downloadable Excel spreadsheet for all subwoofers tested under this new test protocol.

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[Adam]

Sounds interesting!

[STRIKE]The link to the article isn't working at the moment, so just a heads up if you weren't aware.[/STRIKE]

EDIT - Nevermind. It's up and running now.

 

[its phillip]

Awesome, I always enjoy reading Ricci's reviews/tests/posts/threads even though I understand very little of them

 

[Ricci]

Howdy...

Don't be surprised if you see some new AH subwoofer reports show up in August.

 

[gene]

Product Suggestions?

Guys feel free to start suggesting products you would like to be tested.

I also started a thread here for fellow AVS members input as well:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=20670513#post20670513


thanks.

 

[its phillip]

I'd definitely like to see a review of the Elemental Designs A5S-325. I dunno why it doesn't have a product page, but here's a bit of info:
http://forum.edesignaudio.com/showthread.php/sealed-ht-subwoofer-pricing-and-71688.html

I'm still interested in the A7S-450 that you (Ricci) just tested, but I'm more interested in this sub because of the driver.

I'm also very interested in seeing proper testing and reviews of the JTR Captivator (powered) and Seaton Submersive HP, even though they're both well out of my budget right now. I'd also like to see testing done of a lot of the lower budget/entry level subs that get recommended all the time...BIC F12, PL-200, Dayton SUB-120, Elemental Designs A2-300, HSU STF-2, and others.

 

[gene]

If anyone has contact info for Seaton, I will request a sample from him as well since his subs are getting quite a following lately on the forums.

 

[GranteedEV]

If anyone has contact info for Seaton, I will request a sample from him as well since his subs are getting quite a following lately on the forums.

http://www.seatonsound.net/

 

[templemaners]

I'd like to see reviews of:

- Seaton Submersive HP
- Epik Empire
- Rythmik F25
- SVS SB-13 Plus

 

[GranteedEV]

While the empire is a hard hitter, I think the Epik Legend has a much bigger market.

 

[its phillip]

Should review both then, and see what you get for the extra monies

 

[mtrycrafts]

Guys feel free to start suggesting products you would like to be tested.

I also started a thread here for fellow AVS members input as well:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=20670513#post20670513


thanks.

If you test them all, no one will come back later, "why didn't you test ..."

 

[GranteedEV]

BTW, while I'm sure the submersive is the sub i'm sure everyone associates Seaton with, dual opposed high powered sealed 15 inch drivers? That's cool and all...but...

....I want to see the measurements of his bandpass subs - ya know.. Terraform XL

I want to see what kind of distortion / output / extension performance a true, well designed bandpass sub offers.

 

[its phillip]

I was under the impression that the Terraform XL is still under development.

 

[Ricci]

What no requests for Bose?

 

[Adam]

What no requests for Bose?

It appears that we care as much about Bose's actual performance as they do.

 

[mtrycrafts]

I was under the impression that the Terraform XL is still under development.

What no requests for Bose?

Gene will test them all, even if they are still "under development."

 

[mtrycrafts]

It appears that we care as much about Bose's actual performance as they do.

Actually, we should care. Then, we'd have a better objective case for it or really against it.

 

[Adam]

Actually, we should care. Then, we'd have a better objective case for it or really against it.

Good point. I was just kidding, though. Measurements are one thing...someone's enjoyment of a product, however, isn't always (or maybe even typically) based on them.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Good point. .... Measurements are one thing...someone's enjoyment of a product, however, isn't always (or maybe even typically) based on them.

You are right.
I enjoy my car radio when I drive But I enjoy my system even more when I watch a movie