Monolith 16in THX Certified Ultra 2000 Watt Powered Subwoofer (Matte Black/Painted) Low Distortion, for Studio and Home Theater Systems

Price: $1,949.99
(as of May 12,2023 21:36:26 UTC – Details)

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16‑INCH DRIVER

For almost 40 years, THX has set the standard for the audio and visual fidelity of entertainment experiences. THX Certification is a globally recognized of uncompromising quality, consistency and performance. We blend art, technology, and the dynamics of real world listening and viewing environments to ensure products deliver the artist’s true vision.

Monolith 16″ THX Certified Ultra 2000 Watt Powered Subwoofer

Massive Output. Low Distortion. THX Certified.

The Monolith 16″ THX Certified Ultra 2000‑Watt Powered Subwoofer sets the standard for bass output, low distortion, and reference level bass. A newly designed 16″ driver coupled with a DSP controlled, 2000‑watt RMS, 3800+‑watt peak power amplifier, brings a new dimension in low frequency, bass performance to any home theater system.

Lower Suspension Spider and Cone Venting Woofer Surround Motor Structure

THX Certified Ultra

THX engineers completed hundreds of different scientific tests to ensure the highest audio performance possible. The tests ensure the speaker can reach the high volumes necessary to achieve THX Reference Level without creating audible distortion or artifacts. THX Certified Ultra products are for large sized rooms, up to 3,000 cubic feet in size, with a 10‑12 foot viewing distance from the screen.

16″ Woofer

The Monolith 16″ driver was developed from the ground up, with a design focus on achieving output, accuracy, dynamics, and linearity, while minimizing distortion. Enclosed in a cabinet made from HDF material, massive internal bracing, and outfitted with three ports that can utilize foam plugs to run the subwoofer in a sealed mode, or tune it as you see fit.

2000‑Watt Amplifier

The 2000W RMS amplifier (3800+ Watts Peak) is built around a Texas Instruments 48‑bit data path (with 28‑bit filter coefficients) and DSP engine. Each amplifier’s transfer function, power output limiting and thermal protection are monitored to the millisecond and are customized for each individual driver. The high efficiency Class D amplifier modules are based on a proven topology that has been continuously refined over the past 8 years. The amplifier has vast reserves of power for highly accurate, deep bass for your home theater or music system.

ANATOMY OF A SUBWOOFER

CABINET AND INTERNAL BRACING

HDF (High Density Fiberboard), not MDF, was utilized resulting in a sonically inert cabinet. Internal bracing has been strategically placed to increase overall cabinet strength and limit unwanted panel vibrations that would cause discoloration and distortion. The strong cabinet and bracing combine to ensure you hear massive amounts of bass, not cabinet resonances.

PORTS AND GRILLE

The 16″ model uses three 100mm ports with inner and outer flares. Multiple ports are used to ensure high SPL capability at low frequencies (fb=21Hz). The dual flares help reduce turbulence and asymmetrical distortions. Additional adjustments can be made by sealing the port with the supplied plug. The “floating” grille is made from non‑resonant MDF to provide rigidity, while the entire structure is offset from the cabinet to maximize air flow of the woofer and ports.

16″ Woofer: The Monolith 16″ driver was developed from the ground up, with a design focus on achieving output, accuracy, dynamics, and linearity, while minimizing distortion. Enclosed in a cabinet made from HDF material, massive internal bracing, and outfitted with four ports that can utilize foam plugs to run the subwoofer in a sealed mode, or tune it as you see fit.
2000 Watt Amplifier: The 2000W RMS amplifier (3800+ Watts Peak) is built around a Texas Instruments 48‑bit data path (with 28‑bit filter coefficients) and DSP engine. Each amplifier’s transfer function, power output limiting and thermal protection are monitored to the millisecond and are customized for each individual driver. The high efficiency Class D amplifier modules are based on a proven topology that has been continuously refined over the past 8 years. The amplifier has vast reserves of
All Amp’d Up: The Monolith subwoofer amplifier has an extraordinarily high power output of 2000 watts RMS (over 3800 watts peak), which can deliver massive amounts of power when needed. Each Class D amplifier is built around a Texas Instruments 48 bit data path (with 28 bit filter coefficients) DSP engine, allowing virtually unlimited design flexibility with the assurance of no signal degradation.
Every part of this driver has been developed from the ground up and customized to deliver high output, low distortion, and accurate bass. Our unique hybrid cone combines long fiber pulp and fiberglass, taking advantage of the pulp’s superior stiffness with the additional rigidity and lightweight properties of fiberglass, to deliver a driver of massive durability and excursion. The result is a cone that achieves optimal motion at all frequencies it is asked to produce and beyond.