Sunfire SDS10 (Black)

10" 250W Dynamic Series powered subwoofer

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It's all in the amp

Sunfire has a tradition of excellence when it comes to subwoofers, often leading the field in innovation and performance. They're known for producing subs that are small in size but large in sound, offering both low frequency response and high volume. Their latest Dynamic Series are ready to carry on that tradition, albeit at a much more affordable price than Sunfire's top-of-the-line subwoofer models. Part of Sunfire's ability to coax big sound from small boxes is their use of high-efficiency amplifiers in their subwoofers. Using high-efficiency amplifiers means you get more acoustic output for each Watt of input. And, because the input power is output as sound instead of being "wasted" as heat, heat sinks are smaller or unnecessary and a smaller power supply is needed for the same output, so the amplifier is much smaller than other comparable models. The Dynamic Series uses class D digital amplifiers, recognized for their incredible inefficiency and small size. Class D amps are also generally fairly low-cost, though, and so Sunfire has passed the savings on to you. Big sound, small size, AND a great price? How can you say no?

Two cones are better than one

Most subwoofers these days are either forward-firing or down-firing. The SDS10 is both. It features a front-firing active woofer paired perfectly to another 10" down-firing passive radiator. These two together will give you plenty of "thump" when you turn up the volume, and with up to 500W of peak power, let's just say you may want to consider bolting down the furniture. OK, so that may be a slight exaggeration, but seriously, the combination of the two long-throw drivers can get as loud as a jackhammer without losing quality, so you can rest assured that they'll bring the bass in your home theater.

The missing link(s)

One thing that often isn't accounted for when setting up quality home theater systems is the cables. However, if you use low-quality cables, your results just aren't going to be as good as they could be, no matter how great your AV components are. This is especially true when it comes to analog audio cables. The last thing you want is for your killer system's sound to be ruined by sub-standard cables, so be sure to check out our selection of quality cables before you check out.

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Sunfire SDS10 Review (February 19, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(2/5.0)
Performance		(3/5.0)
Overall Rating		(3/5.0)

Reviewed By: Mark W. - North Plainfield, NJ

I recently purchased two Sunfire SDS10s and here are my honest thoughts. They sound very good, play low and smooth BUT for me they dont hit hard enough. They ran out of gas and started bottoming out. I would definitely not be happy with only one. I thought to myself that I can do better for what I spent. Well I returned them and purchased two Emotiva Ultra Sub 12s on sale and I also got an extra $50 off for buying two which came out to less than what I paid for the Sunfire SDS 10s. OMG!! I know this review is about the Sunfires but the Emotiva Ultra Sub 12 is what I was looking for. Very deep and smooth bass effortlessly. The cone was barely moving and I have more than enough quality bass for music and movies. They will pound your chest like crazy. The Sunfires had to work hard to give me what I needed and I needed more than what they could offer. My final thoughts are I could do better for my money and I did...it just didnt include the Sunfire SDS10s

Comparison Specifications

Power output: 250W RMS, 500W peak
4 ohms impedance
Dual 10" fiber-composite, poly-coated woofers
Crossover adjustable from 30Hz to 150Hz, infinitely variable; Bypass possible
Frequency response: 30Hz to 150Hz
1 front-firing active woofer, 1 down-firing passive radiator; both long-throw drivers
Designed for corner placement

Additional Specifications

Soft clipping circuitry
Auto turn-on
Level control
Phase adjustment: 0° to 180°, infinitely variable
RCA inputs and outputs
Gold-plated connections
Detachable power cord
Black ash finish
Removable black grille

Manufacturer Specifications

Maximum SPL: 103dB (including room gain)
Input impedance: 10k ohms
Power consumption: Approximately 40W (0.5W in standby)

Dimensional Specifications

Dimensions: 15.12" W x 13.23" H x 13.97" D
Weight: 34 lbs

Sunfire SDS10 Warranty Details

2-year limited manufacturer's warranty

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