L-Acoustics has announced the latest addition to its SB subwoofer line-up, the SB10i.
Delivering the same sonic signature of the company’s much larger subs, but from a scaled-down enclosure, the SB10i is loaded with a single 10-inch driver, and operates with 27Hz bandwidth limit and 124dB maximum SPL output. It measures 21.3-inch L x 21.3-inch W x 6.7-inch H (540mm x 540mm x 170mm) and weighs 33lb (15kg).
Sonically corresponding with L‑Acoustics X4i and 5XT ultra-compact coaxial speakers, the new sub has an ‘elegantly discreet’ design, and is available in RAL colours, suiting it to high-end residential and commercial environments, as well as sophisticated hospitality settings, sports luxury boxes and museum installations.
‘The L-Acoustics R&D teams took on the challenge of designing a low-frequency enclosure with the industry-recognised L-Acoustics sound in a living room-proportioned enclosure,’ says Product Manager, Germain Simon. ‘Even though it may sound like it defies the laws of physics, our new SB10i is a brilliant realisation of that objective. It condenses the full power of an SB Series sub into an incredibly small, efficient package that will fit into any environment where a visually discreet yet high-performance system is desired.’
The SB10i offers flexible installation possibilities – the integrated ‘tech face’ contains all connectors and mounting points in one panel, so mounting hardware, cables and connectors can be hidden, regardless of whether it is installed freestanding on a shelf or tucked away under a couch, chair, or architectural feature.
‘There has been increasing demand in the residential and commercial markets for audio systems that give the same experience as being at a dynamic, vivacious live show,’ says L-Acoustics Creations Global Business Manager, Nick Fichte. ‘With the launch of the SB10i, we now have the perfect aesthetically unobtrusive subwoofer that delivers the impactful low-frequency punch that is a hallmark of our renowned festival and touring sound systems. The fact that it’s understated enough to be placed under a chair or a couch will be an unexpected bonus for residential and commercial projects alike.’
The SB10i is available for order, with volume shipments scheduled to begin in Q! 2022.
