Fenton SHFS10B - 10" Active Subwoofer with Down-Firing Design and 200W
Discover a new dimension in your listening experience with the Fenton SHFS10B , an active subwoofer designed to transform the way you listen to music and enjoy home theater. This is more than just another speaker; it adds body and depth to your sound system, completing the audio spectrum with rich, powerful bass that standard speakers often can't reproduce. Thanks to its sleek black finish and robust construction, it blends discreetly into any living room, studio, or entertainment room without clashing with the décor.
The SHFS10B's standout feature is its down-firing configuration. Unlike traditional front-firing subwoofers, this model mounts its 10-inch (25 cm) driver pointing downwards towards the floor. This clever engineering uses the floor as a reflective surface to disperse low-frequency waves evenly in a 360-degree radius. The result is a more immersive and less directional bass, making it much easier to place in the room, as it doesn't need to be pointed directly at the listener to feel the bass.
On the technical side, this active subwoofer incorporates its own internal amplifier capable of delivering a maximum power of 200W , eliminating the need for external amplification for low frequencies. It offers complete control over the sound thanks to its adjustable crossover (cutoff frequency) between 50Hz and 150Hz. This allows you to fine-tune the exact point where the subwoofer takes over from your main speakers, ensuring a smooth transition and avoiding the annoying frequency overlap that muddies the sound. Furthermore, it includes a switchable phase switch (0° or 180°) to perfectly synchronize the bass wave with the rest of your system, compensating for any acoustic cancellation resulting from its position in the room.
Main features
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Large format driver: 10-inch (25 cm) woofer that moves a large amount of air to generate deep, physical bass.
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"Plug & Play" Active System: Integrated amplification optimized for the driver, facilitating direct connection to line outputs of amplifiers or AV receivers.
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Bass Reflex Design: Optimized enclosure with bass port that maximizes efficiency and response in the lowest frequencies.
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Sound customization: Rear panel with dedicated rotary controls for volume and crossover frequency, allowing you to adapt the sound to your tastes and the acoustics of the room.
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Universal Connectivity: Line input via stereo RCA connectors, the most widely used standard in Hi-Fi and Home Cinema equipment.
Benefits of adding SHFS10B to your system
Adding the Fenton SHFS10B to your audio setup offers an immediate boost to your sound immersion . By freeing your main speakers from the heavy burden of reproducing extreme bass, they can focus on the mids and highs, resulting in a cleaner, more detailed sound with less distortion at high volumes. You'll feel the explosions in movies and the deep bass in your favorite songs with a physical presence that was previously absent.
Recommended use cases
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Home Cinema 5.1 or 7.1: The vital complement to the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel, providing the necessary cinematic realism in action scenes.
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2.1 Stereo Systems: Ideal for reinforcing bookshelf monitors or small speakers in Hi-Fi music setups, adding body to genres such as jazz, rock or electronic music.
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Gaming and Multimedia: Perfect for gaming setups where deep sound effects are crucial for an immersive gaming experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does it mean to be "down-firing"?
This means the speaker is pointing towards the floor. This protects the cone from accidental damage (ideal if you have children or pets) and helps distribute the bass evenly throughout the room.
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How do I connect it to my amplifier?
It connects via an RCA cable from the "Sub Out", "LFE" or "Pre-Out" output of your amplifier or AV receiver to the RCA input of the subwoofer.
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What is the purpose of phase adjustment?
If you feel that the bass is weak in your listening position when installing the subwoofer, changing the phase from 0° to 180° can align the sound waves with your main speakers, restoring the power of the bass.
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Do I need an extra amplifier for this subwoofer?
No, the Fenton SHFS10B is active, meaning it already has its own built-in power amplifier. You just need to connect it to a power source and the audio signal.
Project description
The Fenton SHFS10B is a 10-inch (25 cm) active subwoofer with a down-firing design and bass reflex enclosure. It delivers a maximum power of 200W and a frequency response of 20Hz to 200Hz with an impedance of 4 ohms. It features a rear control panel with a variable crossover frequency adjustment from 50Hz to 150Hz and a selectable phase switch (0° - 180°). Connectivity is via RCA line input with an input sensitivity of 775mV - 1.2V. The enclosure measures 380 x 330 x 330 mm and weighs approximately 10.4 kg. It operates on AC 220-240V 50Hz.
