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Grimani Systems’ Psi v3 Quad-Drive Subwoofer Costs More Than a Tesla

At $43,600, Grimani Systems’ Psi v3 is four subwoofer system that goes in each corner of a home theater for generating up to 115 dB SPL.

Grimani Systems Psi v3 Subwoofer - Promo Image

The award-winning team of acoustics experts at Grimani Systems have just introduced their newest subwoofer called the Psi v3. Although, it’s built on the foundation of the original Psi and Psi v2, the Psi v3 implements a new design with recessed drivers and smoothed edges. Continuing with the original 8-inch depth of its predecessors, Psi v3 can be concealed right behind the stretched fabric and acoustically transparent movie screens, without concerns of the driver excursion hitting any surfaces.

Designed for home cinemas and media lounges, the Psi v3 combines technology and seamless integration to enhance any high-end AV system. The Psi v3 provides efficient low-frequency performance, delivering powerful high-fidelity bass with precision and dynamics. With a shallow form factor and weighing 86 lbs, each Psi v3 fits into most wall spaces.

The Psi V3’s Quad-Drive system claims to push out up to 115 dB in-room sound pressure level (SPL), providing immersive low-frequency impact with extraordinary finesse. Featuring dual 13.5″ drivers in each unit powered by an included 4800-watt external DSP amplifier, a Psi v3 Quad-Drive system is designed to deliver every beat, and rumble, with force and clarity.

Grimani Systems Psi v3 Subwoofer - Front and Front Angle View
A pair of Grimani System Psi V3 Subwoofers

Pro Tip: Grimani’s Quad-drive mode is the utilization of four subwoofer units placed in the four corners of a room. This supports optimized and even bass distribution for every seat in a home theater..

You can also add the IS21 21-inch subwoofer to the mix for even more low-frequency extension and output. 

Grimani Subwoofer Comparison

Grimani Systems Psi v3, Epsilon, ZETA, SIGMA, IS-21
 PSI V3EPSILON ZETASIGMAIS-21
Price (each)$12,000$ 4,900$ 8,000$13,000$15,100 
Subwoofer TypeSurface Mount – Hidden or Visible.
In-wall
Surface Mount – Hidden or Visible.
In-wall
Surface Mount – Hidden or Visible.
In-wall
Surface Mount – Hidden or Visible.
In-wall
Surface Mount – Hidden or Visible.
In-wall
Driver Size2 x 13.5″1 x 10″1 x 13.5″1 x 18″1 x 21″
Optimum Room SizeUp to 600 sq feet (four subs per room)Up to 250 sq ft (four units per roomUp to 400 sq ft (four units per room)Up to 1000 sq ft (four units per room)Up to 1500 sq ft (four units per room)
SPL115dB Long, 121dB Burst104dB Long, 109dB Burst110dB Long, 116dB Burst120dB Long, 126dB Burst125dB Long, 130dB Burst
AmplifierExternal Active Digital Drive with DSP EQExternal Active Digital Drive with DSP EQExternal Active Digital Drive with DSP EQExternal Active Digital Drive with DSP EQExternal Active Digital Drive with DSP EQ
Amplifier Power Output1200 watts300 watts600 watts1500 watts2400 watts
Frequency Response25Hz – 200Hz 30Hz – 300Hz25Hz – 200Hz18hz – 200Hz15Hz – 300Hz
Mounting OptionsOn-wall Concealed by screen or stretched fabric.

On-wall Visible: Fabric shroud with painted end-caps & mounting cleats. 

In-wall Visible: Perimeter trim ring & fabric-covered grille frame
On-wall Concealed by screen or stretched fabric.

On-wall Visible: Fabric shroud with painted end-caps & mounting cleats. 

In-wall Visible: Perimeter trim ring & fabric-covered grille frame.
On-wall Concealed by screen or stretched fabric. 

On-wall Visible: Fabric shroud with painted end-caps & mounting cleats. 

In-wall Visible: Perimeter trim ring & fabric-covered grille frame
On-wall Concealed by screen or stretched fabric.
 
On-wall Visible: Fabric shroud with painted end-caps & mounting cleats. 

In-wall Visible: Perimeter trim ring & fabric-covered grille frame
On-wall Concealed by screen or stretched fabric. 

On-wall Visible: Fabric shroud with painted end-caps & mounting cleats. 

In-wall Visible: Perimeter trim ring & fabric-covered grille frame
Calibration, Diagnostics, and 24/ 7 Monitoring Over IP YesYesYesYesYes
Dimensions  (WxHxD)14 x 37 x 9 inches17 x 11.5 x 7.4 inches14 x 31 x 5.75 inches 25.5 x 35.5 x 12.25 inches24.5 x 42 x 16 inches
Weight86 lbs23 lbs41 lbs85 lbs118 lbs
Grimani DSP Amplifier

The Bottom Line

The Grimani System Psi v3 subwoofer system is designed for private screening rooms and cost-no-object home theaters, but are essentially a conversation starter to determine what works best within a particular sized room and budget.

Although Grimani Systems may be the industry’s best-kept secret, they are a recognized leader in engineering, designing, and manufacturing speaker systems that deliver reference-level (and beyond) performance.

Previously we reported on their IS-21 Subwoofer, and Cinema V Speaker System (which includes their compact Epsilon Subwoofer). We had a chance to hear the Cinema V at CEDIA 2024 and were incredibly impressed.

Price & Availability

Pricing is $10,900 per subwoofer when purchasing four units (Quad Drive). This means that it will cost you $43,600 for four Psi V3 subwoofers with DSP amplification.

Pro Tip: If you buy just one Psi V3 the price is $12,000. If you buy two they are $11,100 each.

Contact Grimani Systems for purchase and installation details.

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  1. Chris Boylan

    November 14, 2024 at 5:22 pm

    And you can’t even drive them. Well, I mean, they do come with amplifiers so they are effectively “self-driving” but not in that way.

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