If you're the kind of person who loves to feel music in your bones, you'll love the new PS1K active subwoofer from high-end audio firm McIntosh. With its dual 13-inch woofers and twin 500W Class D amplifiers, it promises to deliver impressive bass in music and movies while also delivering exceptional clarity.
The secret sauce is McIntosh's low-distortion, high-performance (LD/HP) magnetic circuit design. As the name suggests, it's designed to reduce distortion and deliver a purer sound signature, so you should be able to turn this subwoofer up to serious volumes without sacrificing any sonic subtlety.
McIntosh PS1K Powered Subwoofer: Key Features
In addition to the Class D amplifiers and LD/HP circuitry, the PS1K also features McIntosh's Power Guard, which uses photo-optics to react in a fraction of a second to regulate power levels and prevent clipping, which is not only bad. hear, but it's also potentially bad news for speakers and amplifiers.
The PS1K also features McIntosh's patented and patented Sentry Monitor, which can detect short circuits and automatically disconnect the output stage.
The subwoofer is designed to work well with a wide range of top speakers and features flexible inputs and outputs including balanced and unbalanced subwoofer connections. It also has adjustable filters and a parametric equalizer to achieve the perfect sound in any environment.
The PS1K is finished in gloss black with carbon trim and an aluminum base, and has tips for carpet and sliding feet for hard floors. It is now available from authorized McIntosh dealers with an MSRP of $35,000 USD / $50,000 CAD / €41,999 EUR (including VAT) / (£35,995 GBP including VAT).