http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/links Latest links, updated every five minutes http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17717 At this week's IFA show in Berlin Philips took the wraps off the CinemaOne, which the company says packs all the necessities of a home theater system—plus a CD/DVD player and an iPod dock—into a small, round container…complete with subwoofer.The CinemaOne packs a five-channel amplifier, a 4-inch subwoofer, and digital signal processing that can handle Dolby Digital, MPEG2 multichannel audio that the company saus can create a "realistic and immersive cinema sound effect" from the tiny box: it measures just 10.75 inches across and back and 6.75 inchesRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:30:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/510881.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:41:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-13645_3-10026083-47.html?part=ecoustics-cnet It's not just a matter of more bass, multiple subwoofers can sound substantially better than a single sub. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:57:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/ah/reviews/speakers/bookshelf/axiom-audio-epic-midi-400 Axiom Audio's Epic Midi system is a great "home theater-in-a-box killer" that starts at just $1338 and is built around the small M2 (v2) speakers. To get the most out of it, however, you'd want to opt for the much more sophisticated and powerful EP400 subwoofer - a $600+ premium that lands the system among stiff competition in the ~$2000 5.1 home theater speaker market. While expensive, the EP400 was the most impressive part of this system and stole the show as it certainly outperformed the expectations we had for what an 8-inch subwoofer could do. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:53:48 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=425&Itemid=41 Chrysalis by Velodyne is a new line of affordable subwoofers that you will be able to find in electronics supermarkets,... Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/lm/reviews/17409 We like the built-in subwoofer and long-lasting battery on these Bluetooth speakers, but audiophiles may want to pass. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:11:48 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/ah/reviews/speakers/subwoofers/photon-8-subwoofer Chrysalis Acoustics is a subsidiary of well known and well regarded subwoofer manufacturer Velodyne. Despite its small size, the Photon-8 can output some unexpectedly deep bass at very respectable SPL levels while still maintaining a characteristically musical sound quality. The Photon-8 is a good subwoofer by any measure and an excellent subwoofer when taking into account its small size. If one is in the market for the smallest subwoofer possible but loathes the fact that small subs usually have some severe limitations on actually performing as subwoofers, the Photon-8 just might be the answer. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:49:47 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Polk_PSW111_Compact_Powered_Subwoofer_Black/4505-11312_7-32575928.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The able Polk Audio PSW111 subwoofer delivers seamless bass despite its compact size. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:41:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Definitive_Technology_ProSub_800_black/4505-11312_7-33066920.html?part=ecoustics-cnet If you don't mind its uninspired aesthetics, the Definitive Technology ProSub 800 is a mighty little subwoofer and a fine match for its SSA soundbars and ProCinema satellite speakers. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:04:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-13645_3-9995498-47.html?part=ecoustics-cnet When it comes to subwoofers size still matters. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:51:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=387&Itemid=41 With no reservation, and by every standard, this is a world class subwoofer. It has massive output, low distortion, and... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=377&Itemid=41 I keep thinking that subwoofer technology improvements have flattened out, but I keep getting proven wrong. The Earthquake MiniMe P10... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17105 Not the type of company to dribble out new releases one by one, Aperion Audio dropped a bombshell of new goodies on Tuesday, totaling nine new surround speakers and three new subwoofers. The company’s latest releases include completely reworked bookshelf speakers, towers, bipoles, and center channels under the Intimus label, along with the brand new Bravus line of subwoofers.The next-gen Intimus speakers have been tweaked from the inside out, with new silk dome tweeters, woven fiberglass cones, and a even a different design aesthetic that Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:25:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Sony_HT_CT100/4505-6740_7-32923460.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Sony's HT-CT100 soundbar/subwoofer audio system is a phenomenal value that sounds great with movies and music. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:28:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/486692.html Wed, 21 May 2008 03:00:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/486685.html Wed, 21 May 2008 02:55:00 -0400 http://www.cnet.com/8301-13526_1-9937377-27.html?tag=rsspr.6239112&part=ecoustics-cnet Featured links from the CNET Blog Network Zune update: first impressions--Zune 2.5 has fixed the most obvious problems with the software, but the new social features are buggy and the app is still a resource-hog. SAP's Business by Design has major design flaw--The company’s Business by Design wasn't built to be a large scale multi-tenant application. Back to the drawing board. Subwoofer Setup Bass-ics: Part 1--The Audiophiliac's everything you need to know guide to subwoofer setup. A plea for community--It would be nice if vendors could come together on open-source projects to create common industry platforms. But nice isn't how the industry operates. Wed, 07 May 2008 12:07:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/478212.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:59:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/476560.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:49:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Cambridge_SoundWorks_Newton_Theater_MC155_white/4505-7868_7-32903747.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Newton Theater MC155, Cambridge's latest update to this popular Newton satellite/subwoofer series, offers solid performance in a compact package. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:14:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Cambridge_SoundWorks_Newton_Theater_MC155_black/4505-7868_7-32903746.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Newton Theater MC155, Cambridge's latest update to this popular Newton satellite/subwoofer series, offers solid performance in a compact package. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:14:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=326&Itemid=41 “Seriously, thanks. I haven't had anything this refreshing from audio equipment since a long, long time. This is... Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16164 Snip:"The speakers are finished in a pretty “South American Rosewood” with a satin sheen, and capped, at the top, with a glossy black “crown”. The rear portion of the speaker that houses the subwoofer and amplifier is finished in a satin black, smooth vinyl material. The variation between finishes and colors seemed a little distracting to our eyes. We could have gone with one less color/finish component.The speaker cabinet has a slight tilt-back that phase-aligns the bass, mid, and tweeter drivers. It’s debatable how much of a difference this makes in a casual living room listening environment. But this is a feature typically only found on extremely pricey speakers so we’ Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:32:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/ah/reviews/speakers/subwoofers/sunfire-hrs-12-subwoofer To get good monster bass, usually some fairly mongo subs are required. It is rare to find a sub this small that can not only provide copious bass output, but also can provide deep and accurate bass output as well. While not cheap by some standards, the HRS-12 subwoofers do an excellent job balancing the design and providing outstanding performance without skyrocketing the price. . Considering that the HRS-12s can easily provide better than two thirds of the performance of subs like the Fathoms at a mere one third of the price, the HRS-12s are a well engineered, high value product that represents a very good bargain for anyone looking for extreme levels of bass performance at less than extreme prices. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:45:29 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16094 Snip:"Like all of Logitech’s G-series products, the G51 surround sound system is designed for gaming, and delivers impressive features and performance for its $200 USD price tag. It has a long list of features, including matrix surround mode for two-channel audio, and customizable satellites that can have “skins” added to them (even ones you make yourself) for a unique look. Though the subwoofer isn’t powerful enough to rattle your teeth, it’s great for gaming and the whole system is very well-balanced overall."Read our full Logitech G51 review Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:00:00 -0400