To experience the full impact of dramatic on-screen effects, bass definition and control are as important as extension. For power with accuracy, the Reference sub boasts two 500W Class D amps, each driving a 228mm (9 inch) long-throw, ultra-low distortion driver, connected back-to-back in the heavily braced, acoustically inert cabinet. Only a truly great subwoofer could do justice to Reference standards of home theatre, and it does.
Model REFERENCE 8b
Design Force cancelled closed box
LF Drive unit 2 x 225 mm (9in.)
Frequency range at 90dB output in free-space mode (-6dB) 18Hz
Frequency response at 90dB output in free-space mode (±3dB) 24Hz
Amplifier 2 x 500 W Class D with switched mode power supply and DSP based control section
Maximum output
(peak sound pressure level at 1m 50Hz) 110dB
Low pass filter variable Variable frequency: 40Hz to 160Hz
Variable slope: 12dB/oct, 18dB/oct, 24dB/oct
LFE mode: 350Hz, 18dB/oct
Inputs RCA phono sockets
Analog XLR socket
Speaker level inputs
Link out RCA phono socket
Net internal volume 23L
Weight 35kg (77.2lbs.)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 398 x 365 x 429 mm (15.7 x 14.4 x 16.8 in.)
Power requirements 100V - 120V / 220V - 240V ~50/60Hz
Power consumption 1000W
Finishes Deep Piano Black