The XLS1000 is a true
audiophile subwoofer.
It is easily capable
of out performing a majority of units costing
multiples more. A beautifully clean sound with very fast and tight
bass
at either subtle volumes or at extra high SPL, reproducing
deep, dynamic
and detailed bass at frequencies down to the
infra-sonic.
This top-of-the-line
subwoofer will exceed the requirements
for a majority of systems and rooms with both accuracy in
music and explosive effects for Home Theatre that will
shake your world! The incredible depth of bass goes
down below 18Hz in an enclosure of only 60 litres.
An eXtra-Long-Stroke 12" Peerless subwoofer
is used, set in the forward firing mode.
The Danish made,
extra heavy duty, exotic material manufactured
subwoofer is complemented
by a duplicate 12" rear mounted
Passive Radiator. This is a
non-powered "Drone Cone" that
utilises the low frequency energy within the box, similar to
a port but with some distinct advantages that improve
performance and specifications.
Our
dual 12" design achieves superior audiophile sound with
lower than normally achievable frequency response for a
given sized enclosure, all without the air breathing distortion
normally associated with a vented enclosure used at such
low frequencies and high volume levels.
The
enclosure is made from extra thick & ridged 33mm MDF board
with a total
of 7 internal bracing ribs(!) made from solid hardwood
and interlocked
into the side panels to reduce unwanted panel
resonance. All bracing
ribs and speaker mounting holes are
tapered, again to reduce internal
turbulence and distortion. To
improve performance, all outer edges are
also tapered.
The
box is impressively finished in a premium quality, double-pack
black paint, like a piano finish. Genuine wood feature panels, in a
choice of Australian woods, are available, complimenting our HDS
series of speakers. This is a fine piece of furniture that looks
premium audio. Incredible performance requires an
incredible amplifier.
As
with most subwoofers, our 12" XLS kit comes with a
dedicated internal
amplifier (see below).
However, we have also made available a version
with no cut-out
hole for the power amp. This is for those who wish to
externally
amplify their sub with a high performance solution. Now, the
12"
driver is capable of running on 300Wrms, long term, so any amplifier
will be suitable power wise. However, your choice must have
excellent
low frequency and subsonic specifications to utilize
the possible
performance achievable by this sub.
Beware: many
amplifiers are not good in the sub-sonic,
especially powering this 4ohm XLS driver. We also highly
recommend some low-frequency equalization to
tune the XLS1000
into your room. An easy solution is to utilise our high
performance
at reasonable cost 200Wrms amplifier. This is a specially
Tweaked-Up subwoofer amplifier, manufactured to Stones Sound
Studio
specifications for driving the XLS range of subwoofers.
This optimised amplifier gives a high 200Wrms with very low distortion
and
excellent stability and specifications. We believe we have achieved
a
reasonably priced subwoofer and amplifier system with excellent
sub-sonic performance that would normally cost considerably more
compared to what's available. The XLS1000 looks and sounds like
a
premium audiophile package that will satisfy even the most
ardent
listener with its phenomenal performance. |
