Description:
PSB ALPHA S8 BLK Black
8" Compact Active Subwoofer 210W Dynamic Bass Reflex
General Description
The PSB ALPHA S8 BLK is a compact, audiophile-quality active subwoofer that continues PSB's tradition of superior performance and exceptional value. Despite its compact size and accessible price, it excels at delivering robust bass for music and home theater systems. The ALPHA S8 features an 8" woofer with a responsive textured polypropylene cone, housed in a specially tuned bass reflex cabinet for optimal performance. Equipped with a high-efficiency digital amplifier delivering 210W of dynamic power, the S8 utilizes digital signal processing (DSP) to optimize performance, delivering a flat frequency response and impressive bass extension. Crafted in Canada with over 50 years of acoustic expertise, the ALPHA S8 impresses with vivid realism for music and movies, adding depth and impact to any high-performance speaker system. Its rear-ported cabinet is incredibly compact, facilitating placement in any room.
Technical Specifications
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | |
|---|---|
| On Axis @ 0° ±3dB | 35 - 150 Hz |
| LF Cutoff -10dB | 32 Hz |
| IMPEDANCE | |
| Nominal Input | Minimum 22k Ohms |
| RECOMMENDED INPUT POWER | |
| Recommended Range | 15 - 120 Watts |
| Program | 60 Watts |
| AMPLIFIER POWER | |
| Continuous | 150 Watts RMS |
| Dynamic/Peak | 210 Watts |
| ACOUSTIC DESIGN | |
| Woofer | 8" (203mm) Textured Polypropylene Cone, Rubber Surround, Long Throw |
| Crossover | Variable Low Pass Filter 50-150Hz with LFE Setting |
| Internal Volume | 0.86 cu ft (24.4 liters) |
| Design Type | Bass Reflex (Rear Ported) |
| DIGITAL PROCESSING | |
| DSP | Digital Signal Processing for Performance Optimization |
| Frequency Response | Optimized Flat |
| Bass Extension | Impressive Depth |
| REAR CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS | |
| Volume Control | Rear Mounted |
| Crossover Control | Rear Mounted |
| Phase Switch | Yes |
| LFE Settings | Yes |
| Low Level Input | Yes |
| AutoOn/Standby Switch | Yes |
| RCAs | Gold-plated |
| USB Power Jack | For RT100 Wireless Accessory |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES | |
| Feet | Rubber Bumpers and Spikes Included |
| Application | Hardwood or Carpeted Floors | DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT |
| Size (W x H x D) | 11.5" x 12.5" x 15.25" (292 x 318 x 387 mm) |
| Finish | Black Woodgrain |
| Design | Space-Saving Compact |
| FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS | |
| Manufacturing | Canada, 50+ Years of PSB Experience |
| Compatibility | Any High-Performance Speaker System |
| Amplifier | High-Efficiency Digital |
| Warranty | 60-day risk-free trial |
| Sale | Per unit |
Ideal for
The PSB ALPHA S8 BLK is ideal for audiophiles looking for a compact, superior-quality subwoofer, residential home theater systems, small to medium-sized music listening rooms, users who value PSB's 50-year heritage, people who require deep bass without taking up much space, high-fidelity desktop audio systems, music producers needing accurate bass monitoring, gamers seeking bass impact without sacrificing space, professional-quality compact sound installations, audio technicians who value DSP technology, and any application requiring a professional compact active subwoofer with precise, controlled, and musical bass.