IsoAcoustics has announced the Aperta Sub XL, bringing the company’s isolation technology to larger subwoofers of up to 160lbs/72.5kg.
Building on the design of the Aperta Sub for smaller subwoofers to support heavier models, the Aperta Sub XL retains a subwoofer’s power while mitigating unwanted side propagation issues.
Like its smaller sibling, the IsoAcoustics Aperta Sub XL decouples the subwoofer from the supporting surface. Its specially designed internal isolators absorb the energy that would otherwise be transferred to the supporting structure and cause disturbances in the sound image. It also keeps that energy from reflecting and being conducted back into the subwoofer, where it may cause smearing. The company describes its result as ‘a remarkable improvement in terms of clarity and definition – sonic properties that are particularly hard to come by in the low frequency spectrum’.
Measuring 14.5-inch wide by 16-inch deep by 1.5-inch high (368mm x 406mm x 37mm), the IsoAcoustics Aperta Sub XL discreetly supports and decouples the subwoofer without drawing much attention to itself. Since most subwoofers come with feet in all four corners, the Aperta Sub XL uses the space between the feet to make contact, an important design decision considering the isolators are directional to maintain the speaker’s energy on-axis. It comes with optional carpet disks that anchor the sub into carpeted surfaces if required.
The IsoAcoustics Aperta Sub XL will be available in June 2023 at an MSRP of US$189.99.
More: www.isoacoustics.com
