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PW-2100

Single driver, bass reflex, high-velocity low-turbulence resistive port, built-in Super-Class-D™ amplifier. 1500 watts Dynamic Peak / 500 watts RMS


Overview

Basso Profundo

PW Series subwoofers deliver astounding bass with staggering definition and dynamic impact. Superior high-power drivers together with the brute power of our patented Super-Class-D™ discrete amplifiers ensure dramatically superior flat power response and ultra-low distortion. These subwoofers are pure magic—their visceral power, astonishing detail and incredible output put them in a league with far more expensive subwoofers.

Control Facilities:

• Auto On/Off

• Subwoofer Level

• Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency (continuously variable 50 Hz – 150 Hz)

• Sub/Sat Phase Alignment (continuously variable 0° to 180°)

Input Facilities:

• Line-Level Input

• Line-Level High-Pass Output

Highly Advanced Super-Class-D™ Discrete Design Amplifiers deliver massive amounts of high-current power with exceptionally low distortion: 1500 watts Dynamic Peak / 500 watts RMS Sustained.

Superior Mineral-Filled Co-Polymer Polypropylene Cones with RCR™ resonance-control stiffening ribs combine excellent internal damping, high stiffness and low mass for tremendous freedom from unwanted resonances and distortion.

Massive Magnet Structures and Advanced Suspensions aid in greater cone excursion while maintaining strict control over cone movement.

Massive Heatsinks and Proprietary AVS™ Airflow Ventilation System Cooling increase power handling and dramatically reduce distortion.

High-Velocity Low-Noise Ports with critically flared openings ensure maximum bass efficiency with minimum turbulence distortion.

Acoustically Inert Hardboard and Strategically Located Radial Braces limit resonances and increase enclosure stiffness.

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS
Design Single driver, bass reflex,
high-velocity low-turbulence
resistive port, built-in
Super-Class-D™ amplifier
Amplifier: High-Current,
Discrete Output
1500 watts Dynamic Peak /
500 watts RMS
Amplifier Features Auto-On / Off, soft clipping
Bass Driver 254-mm (10 in) RCR™ mineral-filled
co-polymer polypropylene cone, 38-mm
(1-1/2 in) 4-layer voice-coil, dual spiders,
AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis
Low-Frequency Extension* 23 Hz (DIN)
Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency Variable 50 Hz - 150 Hz
Sub / Sat Phase Alignment Variable 0° - 180°
Line-Level Input From Sub-Out / LFE-Out of receiver,
processor or other line-level source
Line-Level Input Sensitivity 100 mV stereo; 200 mV mono
Line-Level Input Impedance 15k ohms
Line-Level High-Pass Output To Left / Right amplifier input or
Left / Right Main-In of receiver
Line-Level High-Pass Output
Roll-Off
3rd-order 18 dB / octave at 80 Hz
Internal Volume 42.8 L / 1.51 cu ft
Height, Width, Depth
38.1 cm x 34.9 cm x 51.0 cm
15 in x 13-3/4 in x 20-1/16 in
(Height includes feet)
Weight (unpacked) 19 kg / 42 lb each
Finishes Light Cherry, Rosenut, Black Ash

* DIN 45 500. Indicates -3 dB in a typical listening room.

 

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