I returned the twin and bought another powered unit to have a stereo pair of subs. Ten years ago, I ordered a CSW Powered sub with non-powered twin originally.
But, as it stands, I now have a CT150 in my home theater, and I have not ever looked back to the cambridge. If you want a sub that's a hell of a lot better, go to and make up your own mind as to whether or not you think one's better than the other. Listen, if u want to pay too much for something, go ahead. The PSW1 has no servo system whatsoever, and the sound definately reflects. The Velodyne CT150's specs are as follows: 15" forward firing woofer running on a Velodyne patented Current Sensing Servo System (which monitors the signal to deliver cleaner, les distorted bass) on a 250 Watt amp RMS (peaks at 750 watts). The specs for the PSW1 are as follows: 12" forward firing acoustic suspension woofer running on a 150 watt amp RMS. It bottoms out way too easily, however the bass is quite unbelievable in the higher notes. For movies or music, this is a horrible sub for large and small rooms. The powered sub from cambridge is sold normally for $700 and is now on sale for $600. These range from $250 to $700 (est street price). They have a fairly new line of subs called the "Classic Theater" line. Now, we all know of a company called Velodyne (best subs in the world). I can in no way recommend this sub, much less any other from this company for a few VERY important reasons:Ĭambridge is advertised as a "price conscious" value company. I have had quite a long, painstaking experience with cambridge's subwoofer line. I unhesitatingly award five stars at this price point and up to $1000.
Well done Cambridge Soundworks for an extremely well-made, designed and competitively-pricedĪudio product. Response of your stereo speakers prematurely! Output from an AC3 amplifier - that advice is extremely important if you do not want to cut off the LF
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See also the important advice in the CSW manual regarding the LFE BeĬautious with the level control though, and if your normal speakers go down to 50Hz or so, select the Unrestricted and slightly more accurate delivery from this unit when compared with my REL. Subject to a caution about different room acoustics, there is more of an airy, (probably because my listening room is smaller than my friend's and prone to standing waves from In fact, the PSW performs better than my REL
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Sited in free space it is very neutral and accurate. Having listened to the subwoofer for two days now I must say I am impressed with this product. With a vengeance, as was the Enterprise and the 64 foot pedal stops.
Photo of my friend's face when he heard and felt the PSW in his new system. Was a touch lacking in muscle and opted for the PSW (without slave).
Given that the apartment is rather large we concluded that the 12 cube I explained what he was missing and we went out and auditioned the CSW Powered Subwoofers -īoth the 12 Cube and PSW. The Enterprise? Where indeed were the gutsy bass notes felt (yes felt!) on the Blue Nile's Hats Where were the 64įoot pedal notes of Norwich Cathedral's organ? Where was the deep deep sound of Engineering on When I auditioned his new system with a couple of CDs and DVDs I know well, there was no realĭeep bass at all and the slam and impact of some passages was totally absent. Linked via optical TOSlink output to the HK (and thence to the HK's onboard DACs), and DVD player We used two sources: regular AIWA CD player Kardon AVR55, partnered with CSW Model 6's. At home in England I use a downward-firing REL Stratus II ($1000)- very nice and very accurateĭown to about 35 Hz flat (and about 6db down at 25 Hz).
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