Ascendo 15SPV 15" Passive Vented Subwoofer
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Overview
ASCENDO THE15 SUB Passive Vented Subwoofer – Precision Bass with Compact Power
The ASCENDO THE15 SUB Passive Vented Subwoofer delivers deep, impactful bass in a versatile 15-inch format. Engineered for audiophiles, home theatre enthusiasts, and professional setups, this high-performance subwoofer combines power, precision, and efficiency, ensuring a tight and immersive low-frequency response. To top it off it's only 250mm deep, making it perfect to be positioned behind acoustically transparent screen walls.
Powerful and Detailed Low-End Performance
Equipped with a 15-inch forward-firing driver and a 3-inch voice coil, the THE15 SUB Passive Vented reproduces rich and powerful bass with minimal distortion. With a frequency response extending down to 27Hz, it delivers deep, cinematic sound that enhances movies, music, and gaming experiences.
Precision-Tuned for Clarity and Control
The internally braced MDF enclosure is designed to eliminate unwanted vibrations, ensuring clean and accurate bass reproduction. Its vented design enhances airflow for a more natural and powerful low-end response, ideal for both home cinema and high-fidelity audio setups.
High-Powered Performance in a Compact Design
The ASCENDO THE15 SUB Passive Vented offers 1000W of power handling with a 4-ohm impedance, making it a perfect match for high-performance amplifiers. It reaches an impressive 120dB SPL at 50Hz and 116dB SPL at 30Hz, ensuring powerful, distortion-free bass that remains tight and controlled at all volume levels.
Key Features of the ASCENDO THE15 SUB Passive Vented
- 15” High-Excursion Woofer – Deep and controlled bass with a 3” voice coil for optimal power handling.
- Vented, Passive Design – Maximises efficiency while providing a rich and natural low-frequency response.
- Internally Braced MDF Enclosure – Minimises resonance and delivers tight, accurate bass reproduction.
- Wide Frequency Response – 27Hz - 400Hz (-12dB) for detailed and immersive low-end sound.
- Optimised for High Power Handling – 1000W power rating for room-filling bass.
- Precision Efficiency – 89 dB / 1W/m (4π) and 95 dB / 1W/m (2π) for enhanced performance.
- Professional-Grade Input Terminal – 4-conductor Phoenix 12 AWG connectors for secure and efficient signal transmission.
Seamless Integration into Your Audio System
The minimum recommended amplifier should provide 52.9 Vrms, 74.8 Vpk, and 13.2A, equivalent to 700W@4Ω with the correct RMS and peak limiter settings for optimal performance.
Compact Yet Powerful Design
Measuring 600mm (W) x 782mm (H) x 250mm (D) (without grille), the THE15 SUB Passive Vented delivers exceptional bass performance in a compact, floor-standing design. Its sleek black structural paint finish ensures it blends seamlessly into any home theatre or professional audio environment.
Upgrade Your Bass Experience with the ASCENDO THE15 SUB Passive Vented
The ASCENDO THE15 SUB Passive Vented Subwoofer is the perfect balance of power and precision, making it an ideal choice for high-performance home theatres, audiophile systems, and professional audio setups. With its tight, deep bass response and premium build quality, this subwoofer ensures an immersive and dynamic listening experience.
Specifications
| Speaker Type | 15" forward-firing subwoofer with 3” voice coil |
| Design Principle | Passive, Vented |
| Enclosure Material | Internally braced MDF |
| Finish | Structural black paint |
| Mounting | Floor-standing with feet |
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Power Handling | 1000W |
| Efficiency | 89 dB / 1W/m (4π), 95 dB / 1W/m (2π) |
| Frequency Range | 59 Hz - 400 Hz (-3 dB) / 27 Hz - 400 Hz (-12 dB) |
| Peak SPL | 120 dB @ 50 Hz, 116 dB @ 30 Hz |
| Excursion (Xmax) | 6 mm each direction (12 mm total) |
| Input Terminal | 4-conductor Phoenix 12 AWG (3.3 mm²) |
| Recommended Amplifiers | AIA2-1404 Bridged, AIA2-2704, AIA4-6004, AIA8-6004 Bridged |
| Minimum Recommended Amplifier | 52.9 Vrms, 74.8 Vpk, 13.2A (equivalent to 700W@4Ω with correct RMS & peak limiter settings) |
| Directivity (Horizontal x Vertical) | 360° |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) (without grille) | 600 x 782 x 250 mm (23 5/8" x 30 3/4" x 9 13/16") |
| Height Without Feet | 770 mm (30 5/16") |
| Packing Dimensions (W x H x D) | 740 x 910 x 380 mm (29 1/8" x 35 13/16" x 14 15/16") |
| Gross Weight | 37.7 kg (83.11 lbs) |
| Net Weight | 32.7 kg (72.09 lbs) |
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