{"id":134082,"date":"2021-07-13T17:30:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T16:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=134082"},"modified":"2024-03-05T04:19:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T04:19:37","slug":"descend-dn12-dn8-definitive-technology-introduces-new-series-active-subwoofers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/descend-dn12-dn8-definitive-technology-introduces-new-series-active-subwoofers\/","title":{"rendered":"Descend DN12 \/ DN8: Definitive Technology Introduces New Series Active Subwoofers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Definitive Technology<\/b>\u00a0, one of the leading companies in the high-quality audio and speaker systems for home theater market, has announced the\u00a0<b>Descend<\/b>\u00a0Series active subwoofers\u00a0.\u00a0For the European market, the new subwoofer range consists of two models capable of delivering more impressive, dynamic and deeper bass than competitors of the same size.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<b>Descend<\/b>\u00a0series is\u00a0designed with state-of-the-art technology and will make your chairs tremble and your heart beat.\u00a0It introduces the new\u00a0<b>3XR<\/b>\u00a0architecture\u00a0, which implements a circuit with two symmetrically positioned passive radiators loaded onto one active driver.\u00a0Thanks to this solution, the effective cone area is three times larger than that of similar models with a bass reflex, thanks to which you get deeper bass and higher sound pressure in a smaller form factor.\u00a0And since this spectacular design is housed in a closed enclosure, the\u00a0<b>Descend<\/b>\u00a0Series subwoofers<b><\/b>do not produce the noise and distortion typical of models with a bass reflex.\u00a0Each model features individually designed high-power amplification to deliver uncompromising low bass performance compared to similarly sized subwoofers.<\/p>\n<p>Both models are easy to integrate into any d\u00e9cor thanks to their elegant finishes:\u00a0<i>Midnight Black<\/i>\u00a0(\u00a0<b>DN8<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>DN12<\/b>\u00a0) or\u00a0<i>Glacier White<\/i>\u00a0(\u00a0<b>DN8<\/b>\u00a0only\u00a0).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Definitive Technology Descend DN12<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<b>Descend DN12<\/b>\u00a0by\u00a0<b>Definitive Technology<\/b>\u00a0is a high performance 12 &#8221; subwoofer designed for reference music systems or home theater applications.\u00a0It features a specially designed 1,500 W Class H amplifier that can handle transient peaks as well as the lowest frequencies down to 25 Hertz with ease.\u00a0The\u00a0<b>DN12<\/b>\u00a0uses patented\u00a0<b>Intelligent Phase Control\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0technology to\u00a0provide 0-360 \u00b0 phase adjustment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-134085\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Pasted-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Pasted-16.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Pasted-16-711x474.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Pasted-16-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Pasted-16-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Pasted-16-803x535.jpg 803w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Pasted-16-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Pasted-16-1188x792.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Pasted-16-326x217.jpg 326w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Pasted-16-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Pasted-16-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To better correct phase response, most subwoofers offer either fixed phase polarity reversal or a universal phase filter that can cause blurring.\u00a0<b>Intelligent Phase Control<\/b>on the other hand, allows listeners to more accurately tune the phase characteristics of the subwoofer by combining the best elements of a high-precision polarity control along with a phase filter, automatically aligning the phase setting with a low-pass filter for the most accurate tuning of the entire audio system.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure stable performance, the\u00a0<b>DN12<\/b>\u00a0uses an advanced 56-bit Digital Signal Processor (\u00a0<b>DSP<\/b>\u00a0) that controls speaker performance to prevent potentially harmful distortion at high volumes.\u00a0In addition,\u00a0<b>DN12<\/b>has three built-in EQ modes (Flat, Deep and Loud) perfect for any room or personal listening preference.\u00a0&#8220;Flat Mode&#8221; is a great starting point for system setup &#8211; a one-stop solution for many situations.<\/p>\n<p>Loud mode is great for action movies and cinematic sound effects, while Deep mode offers effective reproduction of the lowest frequencies and is great for playing music with a wide dynamic range.\u00a0manage\u00a0<b>DN12<\/b>easy and convenient.\u00a0It comes with an elegant remote control and a built-in LED display on the front panel that allows users to adjust volume, phase and EQ settings.\u00a0For maximum integration with popular control systems, this model has an infrared port and a 12V trigger.<\/p>\n<p><b>Definitive Technology Descend DN8<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Descend\u00a0<b>DN8<\/b>\u00a0from\u00a0<b>Definitive Technology<\/b>\u00a0is a compact 8-inch subwoofer that delivers outstanding bass reproduction for its size.\u00a0Constructed like the older\u00a0<b>DN12<\/b>\u00a0model\u00a0, based on the\u00a0<b>3XR<\/b>\u00a0architecture\u00a0\u00a0with two 8-inch passive radiators loaded onto an 8-inch active speaker, the\u00a0<b>DN8<\/b>\u00a0is equipped with a 500-watt class D amplifier.<\/p>\n<p>Rear-panel controls allow volume adjustments and settings to be changed. low pass filter and switch the phase (0\/180 \u00b0).\u00a0<b>Definitive\u00a0<\/b><b>Technology\u00a0<\/b><b>Descend<\/b>\u00a0Series Subwoofers\u00a0Will Be Available For Sale From\u00a0<b>Definitive<\/b>\u00a0Authorized Retailers<b><\/b><b>Technology<\/b>\u00a0since August.<\/p>\n<p><i>More info: <\/i>Definitive Technology<\/p>\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Definitive Technology\u00a0, one of the leading companies in the high-quality audio and speaker systems for home theater market, has announced the\u00a0Descend\u00a0Series active subwoofers\u00a0.\u00a0For the European market, the new subwoofer range consists of two models capable of delivering more impressive, dynamic and deeper bass than competitors of the same size. The\u00a0Descend\u00a0series is\u00a0designed with state-of-the-art technology and [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/descend-dn12-dn8-definitive-technology-introduces-new-series-active-subwoofers\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10404,"featured_media":134084,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[646],"tags":[779],"class_list":{"0":"post-134082","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-speakers","8":"tag-news"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10404"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=134082"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134082\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/134084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=134082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=134082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}