Fenton SHFS08B - 8" Active Subwoofer with Down-Firing Design for Home Cinema and Hi-Fi
Discover the depth your sound system is missing with the Fenton SHFS08B , an active subwoofer designed to transform your home listening experience. Whether you're setting up an immersive home theater system or looking to add depth and weight to your Hi-Fi stereo setup, this subwoofer is the key piece that ties the entire sound spectrum together. With its sleek black finish and compact design, it blends discreetly into any room, delivering powerful bass performance without compromising the aesthetics of your space.
The heart of this system is its powerful 8-inch (20 cm) woofer, driven by an internal amplifier capable of delivering up to 200W of peak power . Unlike traditional front-firing subwoofers, the SHFS08B uses a down-firing configuration. This means the speaker points towards the floor, using the surface to disperse low-frequency waves evenly throughout the room. This design not only enhances bass efficiency, making it feel deeper and more visceral, but also protects the speaker cone from accidental bumps or knocks—ideal for homes with children or pets.
Versatility is one of the Fenton SHFS08B's strongest points. Thanks to its adjustable crossover frequency between 50Hz and 150Hz, you can calibrate the subwoofer to blend seamlessly with your main speakers, avoiding gaps or annoying overlaps in the sound. The subwoofer will handle the lower frequencies, freeing your satellite or bookshelf speakers from that burden, resulting in a cleaner, more detailed overall sound with less distortion.
Main features
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Power and Performance: Active system with integrated amplifier that drives an 8" woofer with a maximum power of 200W, guaranteeing punch and presence.
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Down-Firing Technology: The down-firing speaker, along with the Bass Reflex port, optimizes resonance and distributes bass omnidirectionally.
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Total Sound Control: Includes an adjustable low-pass filter (50-150Hz) to adapt the bass response to the rest of your equipment.
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Switchable Phase Adjustment: Phase switch (0° or 180°) that allows you to temporarily synchronize the subwoofer with the main speakers, correcting wave cancellation problems depending on the location in the room.
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Simple Connectivity: Equipped with stereo RCA line inputs for standard and quick connection to AV receivers, amplifiers, or mixing consoles.
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Robust and Elegant Design: Solid black cabinet that minimizes unwanted vibrations, raised on four legs designed for proper woofer airflow.
Product benefits
The Fenton SHFS08B isn't just about "more noise," it's about sound quality . By adding this subwoofer, you free your main speakers from the arduous task of reproducing extreme low frequencies. This allows your existing speakers to focus on the mids and highs, improving the clarity of voices in movies and the detail of instruments in music. Furthermore, its down-firing design makes placement less critical than with front-firing models, allowing you to achieve immersive bass even if the subwoofer is placed near a corner or behind a piece of furniture.
Use cases
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Home Cinema 5.1 or 7.1: The ideal complement to feel the explosions, engines and epic soundtracks just as the director conceived them.
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2.1 Stereo Systems: Perfect for audiophiles with bookshelf speakers who need to boost bass response for genres like electronic, rock, or classical.
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Gaming: Provides total immersion in video games, making every shot or environmental effect feel physical.
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Soundbars: An excellent option for improving TV audio systems that have a dedicated subwoofer output.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I connect this subwoofer to my amplifier?
It connects primarily via the RCA (L/R) line input located on the rear panel. You will need your amplifier or receiver to have a "Sub Out", "Pre Out", or "Line Out" output.
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What is phase control used for?
Phase control (0°/180°) helps align the subwoofer's movement with that of your other speakers. If you notice weak bass in your listening position, adjusting the phase can resolve acoustic cancellation issues and improve the bass response.
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What does "adjustable cutoff frequency" mean?
This control lets you decide the highest frequency range the subwoofer will reproduce. If you have small speakers, you'll want a higher cutoff (e.g., 100-120Hz); if you have large speakers, a lower cutoff (e.g., 50-80Hz) for a smooth transition.
Project description
Active bass-reflex subwoofer with down-firing configuration. Equipped with an 8-inch (20 cm) driver and an internal amplifier with a maximum power of 200W. It offers a frequency response range of 22Hz to 200Hz with an adjustable low-pass filter (crossover) between 50Hz and 150Hz. Features include a 0°/180° phase switch and line-level inputs via RCA connectors. The low-resonance enclosure has a black finish, dimensions of 300 x 300 x 350 mm, and a weight of 8.95 kg. Power supply: 220-240VAC 50Hz.
