Audizio SW80D - 8 Inch 160W HiFi Active Subwoofer
Experience a whole new dimension of sound with the Audizio SW80D active subwoofer. Designed specifically for hi-fi and home theater enthusiasts, this subwoofer integrates a powerful digital amplifier and exceptional performance to deliver deep, accurate, and impactful bass. Its long-throw 8-inch woofer is injection-molded to ensure a fast and controlled response, reproducing the lowest frequencies with stunning clarity and no distortion. Whether you want to feel the roar of an action movie, the depth of a double bass in a jazz piece, or the driving rhythm of electronic music, the SW80D enriches any audio system, adding weight and warmth that conventional speakers simply can't achieve.
The SW80D features a front-firing bass reflex design, maximizing bass impact and facilitating room placement without compromising acoustic performance. Its low-resonance chassis, finished in a sleek black laminate, not only provides a clean and modern aesthetic but is also crucial for ensuring clear and precise sound by eliminating unwanted vibrations. Integrated controls make integration with your existing speaker system simple and seamless.
Main features
High-Performance Digital Amplifier
At the heart of the SW80D is a high-efficiency integrated digital amplifier that delivers up to 160 watts of peak power (80W RMS). This technology ensures instant and clean power delivery to the woofer, enabling dynamic and controlled bass reproduction, even at high volumes, with minimal energy consumption.
8-Inch Long-Throw Woofer
The 20 cm (8-inch) transducer is designed to move large volumes of air. Its long-throw construction allows for longer excursions without losing control, resulting in deeper, more powerful bass than its compact size might suggest. The result is a sound you not only hear, but also feel.
Integration and Total Control
The rear panel offers complete control to tailor the sound to your room and main speakers. With the adjustable crossover frequency (between 60 Hz and 250 Hz), you can precisely define the point at which the subwoofer begins to operate. Furthermore, the phase control (0° or 180°) is crucial for perfectly aligning the subwoofer's output with your other speakers, preventing frequency cancellations and achieving a cohesive sound field.
Optimized Acoustic Design
The enclosure has been carefully designed to minimize internal resonances. The robust construction, along with the front-firing bass reflex system, ensures an efficient and articulate bass response. Furthermore, the silicone feet decouple the subwoofer from the floor, preventing vibration transmission and guaranteeing maximum sound clarity.
Benefits for your audio system
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Cinematic impact: Transform your living room into a movie theater, adding the excitement and realism of low frequencies to your favorite movies and series.
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Enhanced musicality: It provides a solid foundation and exceptional warmth to any musical genre, revealing details in recordings that previously went unnoticed.
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Immersive gaming experience: Feel every explosion, engine, or sound effect with a realism that completely immerses you in the action of your video games.
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Seamless integration: Thanks to its comprehensive controls, the SW80D doesn't compete with your speakers, but rather complements them perfectly, extending their bass response to create a balanced and full sound.
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Aesthetics and functionality: Its compact design and black finish allow it to blend discreetly into any decor, while the removable front grille offers visual versatility.
Use cases
The Audizio SW80D is the ideal choice for a wide variety of applications. It's perfect for complementing bookshelf speaker systems or studio monitors in small to medium-sized rooms, adding the necessary weight. In home theater setups, it becomes the cornerstone of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel, providing the impact needed for an immersive experience. It's also an excellent upgrade for PC audio systems dedicated to gaming or multimedia consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that it's an "active" subwoofer?
An active subwoofer, like the Audizio SW80D, has its own built-in amplifier. This means it doesn't need an external amplifier to operate; it simply connects to the preamp output (LFE or Pre-Out) of an AV receiver or stereo amplifier.
How does it connect to the sound system?
The connection is very simple. You use an RCA cable from the "Sub Out" or "LFE" output of your receiver or amplifier to the RCA input of the subwoofer.
What are the crossover and phase controls used for?
The crossover control (cutoff frequency) allows you to adjust the frequency range of the subwoofer, ensuring it blends seamlessly with your main speakers. The phase control (0°/180°) aligns the movement of the subwoofer cone with that of the other speakers, which is key to achieving a coherent bass response without cancellations at the listening position.
What is the function of the 3.5mm output?
The 3.5mm output is a line output that allows you to daisy-chain another subwoofer or additional speaker system, offering greater flexibility to expand your audio setup.
Project description
Active subwoofer with front-firing bass reflex system and integrated Class D digital amplifier. 160W peak power and 80W RMS. Features an 8-inch (20 cm) long-throw woofer. Operating frequency response is 60 Hz to 250 Hz. Includes adjustable controls for volume, crossover frequency, and phase (0°/180°). Connectivity is via RCA stereo input and a 3.5 mm line output. The low-resonance chassis includes silicone feet for optimal isolation. Product dimensions: 314 x 280 x 284 mm. Total weight: 5.65 kg. Powered by an external power adapter.
