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Polk Audio Announces UK Launch of New Built-in Subwoofers and Matching Amplifiers (28/6/2006)

CEDIA UK Expo 2006

The least visually intrusive built-in subwoofers on the UK market to debut at CEDIA Expo 2006

Polk Audio has announced that their new line of built-in subwoofers and the matching power amplifier will debut at CEDIA Expo 2006 (20-22nd June, ExCeL, London).

These innovative products, announced earlier in 2006, are designed for in-wall/in-ceiling/in-floor applications; both models boast small grille sizes making them the least visually intrusive built-in subwoofers on the UK market and are ideal for custom A/V installations.

The CSW100 is a /in-wall/in-ceiling/in-floor design that can also be placed in bespoke home cinema cabinets and other types of furniture. The CSW100 uses a single 10-inch woofer in a band pass style enclosure fabricated entirely of low-resonance MDF. Patented High Velocity Compression Drive(r) band pass alignment and a Slot port, combine to produce exceptional bass output unmatched by similarly sized built-in models. Measuring 26.2" L x 13" W and 9" D, the CSW100 comfortably fits in standard joist spacing. Bass frequencies exit the enclosure via an incredibly small 2" x 12" vent.

The CSW200 is another in-wall/in-ceiling/in-floor model with a direct radiating 10" driver in a 1.5 cubic foot slot load vented MDF enclosure. Its large size (35.6" L x 13" W x 9" D) and long-throw woofer driver enable the CSW200 to produce robust bass down to the lowest audible frequencies. With a 12" x 12" grille opening the CSW200 is best used in situations where ultimate performance is paramount and where small size and unobtrusive grille are not as critical.

The CSW100/200 subwoofers are powered by an external Class D amplifier, the SWA500. Producing 500 Watts Continuous into 4 Ohms, the SWA500 easily powers up to two woofers to rafter shaking levels. Three plug-in SPEX (Secure Power & Equalization) data cards, one for each model of subwoofer, are shipped with the amplifier. Each one is pre-programmed to the equalisation, infrasonic filter characteristics and power output that best match the woofer being used. A full array of features include: front panel Level and Variable Low-Pass Filter controls, Overload Protection circuitry, low-level and high-level Inputs, 2 sets of outputs (for daisy-chain connection to additional amplifiers), Phase Switch and Auto On/Off.

In a separate announcement in the USA, it was confirmed that the CSW100 built-in subwoofer with its companion SWA500 power amplifier has been honoured as a winner in the annual CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards programme. Sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society (IDSA), the International CES Innovations Awards highlight product advancements in technology design and engineering. The Innovations programme provides manufacturers and developers the opportunity to have their products judged by an independent panel of journalists, designers and engineers.

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