{"id":168646,"date":"2023-09-11T15:38:17","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T14:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=168646"},"modified":"2023-10-18T05:55:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T04:55:40","slug":"mcintosh-unveils-ps2k-subwoofer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/mcintosh-unveils-ps2k-subwoofer\/","title":{"rendered":"McIntosh unveils PS2K subwoofer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>McIntosh\u00a0presented at the CEDIA 2023 exhibition, which takes place in Denver, USA, the active subwoofer\u00a0McIntosh PS2K\u00a0, equipped with four 13-inch low-frequency drivers, which are designed using McIntosh&#8217;s patented high-performance low-distortion (LD\/HP) magnetic system, increasing power and speaker efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/117_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The bass drivers are equipped with multi-layer carbon fiber cones.\u00a0Previously, such diffusers were made from a single layer of material that had some flexibility, which could negatively affect the sound.\u00a0New multi-layer carbon fiber cones are now integrated with the voice coil, resulting in extreme rigidity and minimal distortion.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/118_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each of the four bass drivers is driven by a separate 500W Class D amplifier, delivering a total output power of up to 2kW.\u00a0The McIntosh PS2K powered subwoofer offers a variety of connection options, compatible with virtually any source.\u00a0Whether it&#8217;s a stereo system or a multi-channel home theater system, the McIntosh PS2K offers balanced and unbalanced stereo inputs and outputs, as well as balanced and unbalanced LFE inputs and outputs, allowing you to daisy chain multiple subwoofers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/119_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The McIntosh PS2K active subwoofer also features two McIntosh protection technologies.\u00a0The first is\u00a0<i>Power Guard<\/i>\u00a0, a feature designed to monitor the input audio signal in real time to prevent clipping.\u00a0The second technology,\u00a0<i>Sentry Monitor<\/i>\u00a0, is a short-circuit protection circuit that shuts down the amplifier&#8217;s output stage before the current exceeds a safe operating level and automatically re-establishes the connection when operating conditions return to normal.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/120_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The McIntosh PS2K\u00a0powered subwoofer\u00a0is available in a high-gloss black finish with carbon fiber accents and a solid aluminum base.\u00a0The kit includes both spikes and soft feet for hard floors.\u00a0The McIntosh PS2K active subwoofer will be available in October 2023 with a suggested retail price of\u00a0US$50,000 \/ \u20ac60,000 \/ \u00a352,000\u00a0each.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>McIntosh\u00a0presented at the CEDIA 2023 exhibition, which takes place in Denver, USA, the active subwoofer\u00a0McIntosh PS2K\u00a0, equipped with four 13-inch low-frequency drivers, which are designed using McIntosh&#8217;s patented high-performance low-distortion (LD\/HP) magnetic system, increasing power and speaker efficiency. 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