MAGELLAN VIIIxu (8") PASSIVE BASS MODULE

The MAGELLAN VIII xu is a new member of the TBI family and represents the best extension both high and low for our subs. Although it retains the same skin and basic design of the Magellan VIII su it has an enhanced upper bass output to deliver accurate reach to mains that may only reach down to 200Hz. In reality this is the most difficult challenge to accomplish and is one reason that all audiophiles cross the subwoofer over at the lowest possible frequency. Some speaker designs simply work best if all of the bass is obtained from an external source. Heretofore the difficulty in accomplishing this is avoiding the signature of a resonating driver while maintaining extension of bass into the lowest octaves. This task is not easy to accomplish and distinguishes a true subwoofer from a resonating box. The ETL™ provides for precise driver control even in the drivers' resonant range thus allowing precise electrical tailoring of the response while maintaining speed. The Magellan VIII xu accomplishes this by incorporating a different motor with a unique electrical parallel drive technique to reinforce the upper bass while balancing its added force to assist the ETL™ in delivering powerful extension to 20Hz and below. The higher bass images become a part of your micro-monitor, mid-bass panels or horns sound field with simple adjustments of your crossover. Instruments covering this high bass range are reproduced with a startling real acoustic image while rhythmic integration is maintained to the lowest frequencies. We recommend this model for all high-end applications to solve bass extension and upper bass integration problems. Due to the slightly lower impedance of the Magellan VIII xu we recommend using only one unit per amplifier with most subwoofer amplifiers including the TBI 200 su amplifier.   SPECIFICATIONS: Extended Upper Bass FREQUENCY RESPONSE 22 Hz – 200 Hz (–6db) POWER CAPACITY 200 W RMS (300 W IHF) SENSITIVITY 90 db 1w/1m @ 28Hz DRIVER COMPLEMENT 8" Low Mass Dual Voice Coil Aluminum Diaphragm SPECIAL FEATURE Frequency Variable Parallel Coil Drive CONNECTION 5-way binding post IMPEDANCE 5 ohms nominal ACCESSORIES Custom Brass Isolators - Standard Large Rubber Feet DIMENSIONS WIDTH: 17.5 inches (444.5 mm) DEPTH: 17.5 inches (444.5 mm) HEIGHT: 6.8 inches ( 172.72 mm) no feet - [8.5" ( 215.9 mm) w/spikes ] WEIGHT: 28 lbs (12kg) **TBI 200su power amplifier sold separately**