Product Description
The SounSub9 is an extremely shallow, compact, reflex-loaded subwoofer. It is designed to deliver a full bass impact along with the explosive dynamics of a rich home theater experience. This subwoofer is complemented with its own floor stand, rigid on-wall/ceiling connection bracket, and an option to lie on the floor or under the sofa on a "side/ceiling" firing position. Although suitable for any home theater system, an emphasis has been placed on ideal acoustic integration with the Morel SoundSpot speakers. The SoundSub9 is driven by a high-quality 100W amplifier. The amplifier offers all the features desirable in a home theater system, including an automatic on/off switch, volume control, phase control, and crossover point control, which allow seamless system integration. Both high- and low-level inputs/outputs are provided, enabling any of the common configuration options.
Amazon.com Review
For 30 years, Israel-based Morel has been one of the best-kept secrets in the audio industry. Instead of marketing their speakers and system components directly to the consumers, they've been quietly and convincingly providing ultra-high quality drivers for other loudspeaker manufacturers. Morel's technology can be found in speakers manufactured all over the world, including many top brands in the United States. All that's changing now, with the company setting its sights on the consumer market with several of its own high-end components. We had the pleasure of reviewing Morel's superb and smartly designed Morel SoundSub 9 100-Watt Powered Subwoofer. If you're looking to enhance your stereo-listening or home-theater experience with powered subwoofer that rivals any that you'll find in this price range, then keep reading.
The SoundSub 9 boasts a full range of connections and controls for optimizing bass performance. View larger. |
The subwoofer is designed to complement the Morel SI-2 satellites. View larger. |
A Compact and Smart Design
The days of filling your living space with fifty-pound speaker boxes and ugly shoe-box shaped subwoofers that look like they belong on an Aerosmith concert stage are thankfully long gone. Morel knows that if you're going to invest in serious audio for your home, you'll want your system to reflect your tastes in every respect. The SoundSub 9 -- which is also included in the Morel Stream MKII SoundSpot system -- is based on the award-winning sphere-shaped SI-2 Satellite Speakers. Housed in a black, 20-inch diameter MDF enclosure to match the SI-2s, this subwoofer offers several set-up options. You have the choice of placing it on its own floor stand, directly on the wall or ceiling with the included mounting brackets or, if you have five inches of clearance, you can slide it conveniently beneath your sofa. But unlike many square-shaped sub woofers that you'd rather keep out of sight and out of mind, the SoundSub 9's clean, spherical design means that almost anywhere in your listening room will do just fine.
Quality Assurance: The Morel Difference
Morel's peerless quality control is a key selling point. Every component is built, tested, and inspected in Morel's factory in Israel. Except for the production of the subwoofer housing, which is outsourced, Morel is directly responsible for everything.
The subwoofer we tested was part of a fully-integrated and acoustically balanced Morel Stream MKII 5.1 SoundSpot Speaker System. While the SoundSub 9 can be used as a component of a custom system, it's optimally designed to work with and complement Morel's similarly-designed SoundSpot satellite home theater speakers. Featuring a top-of-the-line 100-watt amplifier, the SoundSub 9 includes the features you'd expect from a home-theater subwoofer in this price range, including an on/off switch, volume control, phase control, and crossover point control to assist in setting your speaker component up. In addition to its on/off setting, the subwoofer's power switch has an auto function which powers up the woofer if a signal is detected. After a reasonable time without a signal, the subwoofer powers down. Because the system we tested was already optimized for the room, we can't comment on how seamless a task it was to integrate the SoundSub 9 with the speakers, but our host emphasized that new Morel components require 40 hours of "break-in" time before you'll achieve optimal performance. The response of any system will depend on how free the woofer cones are to move, and since a subwoofer in this power range is bound to have a stiff suspension coming out the factory, it makes sense that a "loosening up" period should be allowed before passing final judgement.
Beneath the unit's sleek design and convenient controls is the award-winning technology that Morel has been selling other speaker companies for years: a nine-inch flat-profile woofer, three-inch Hexatech aluminum coil, and a rear-vented double magnet motor combine for a 30 to 160 Hz frequency response and 100 watts of continuous power. Morel drivers are based on what the company describes as "Hexatech technology," which employs a hexagonal aluminum wire voice-coil, which gives their components more bang for the buck. In other words, what the design may lack in size, it more than makes up for in power.
The SoundSpot 9 we tested was definitely broken in by the time we dropped in our "Revenge of the Sith" DVD and cranked the THX-certified Kenwood VR-5900 receiver. To get the most out of your home-theater experience, you'll want a home theater receiver of this caliber and at least 100 watts of power.
When the battle scenes and explosions started up, the subwoofer definitely contributed to the participation factor of our experience. We drove the system hard and the sub responded seamlessly. While the system we were testing isn't aimed at traditional two-channel listening, we popped in an audio CD just to see how well the components responded. The sub-woofer held its own, providing a more subtle response than if it were a part of a dedicated stereo system. Lows were full and thundering, but not obnoxiously so, and the subwoofer responded swiftly to rapid sound effects in the lower ranges. There was no overpowering of the other channels, either, a testament to Morel's balanced approach to home theater systems.
Pros:
- Impeccable component construction and quality control
- Stylish design, flexible mounting options
- Advanced driver construction delivers high efficiency and greater power handling
Cons:
- Designed primarily for SoundSpot speakers
- Quality this good comes at a price
Amazon.com Product Description
Add a full-bodied bass response to your stereo or home theater system with the Morel SoundSub 9 powered subwoofer. Sporting an eye-catching spherical housing in a crisp black color, the unit offers a nice design alternative to traditional box-shaped systems, and beautifully complements Morel's ball-shaped SoundSpot satellite home theater speakers. More importantly, the shallow, reflex-loaded subwoofer delivers a full bass impact and thundering dynamics that make movies and music sound full-bodied and explosive. Driven by a high-quality 100-watt amplifier, the SoundSub 9 boasts all the features you want in a home theater sub, including an on/off switch, volume control, phase control, and crossover point control, allowing you to seamlessly integrate the sub with your other speakers. In addition, both high- and low-level inputs are provided to help with all of the common configuration options.
The booming audio stems from the 9-inch flat-profile woofer, the 3-inch Hexatech aluminum coil, and the rear-vented double magnet motor, which combine for a 30 to 160 Hz frequency response. The sub also comes with its own floor stand, a rigid on-wall/ceiling connection bracket, and the option of a floor/under-sofa "side/ceiling" firing position. And though the SoundSub 9 is suitable for any home theater system, it's ideally matched with the Morel SoundSpot speakers for the best acoustic integration.
The sub measures 20 inches round and 5.1 inches deep and weighs 31 pounds. It's also backed by a five-year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
SoundSub 9 subwoofer, floor stand, wall/ceiling connection bracket, user's manual.
Product Description
This series of bulk 75 Ohm cable is ideal for applications where terminating the cable yourself is the best solution. Offered with a single conductor for applications such as composite video and with three color coded conductors for component video. In addition we offer this thinline style bulk cable with four conductors to accommodate combined audio and video applications. Available from stock in 250 and 500 ft spools. This is L-com part number CTL1C-500.
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TDK is a major player in many of the most dynamic markets worldwide, including computers, communications and consumer electronics. Its absolute commitment to creativity means it is constantly striving to develop new exciting products. TDK uses the most advanced technologies to stand by its commitment to zero defects and uncompromising quality.
Customer Reviews:
Wrong item shipped.......2007-03-25
I ordered this item specifically because it shows in the picture that they are 2x. I was shipped TDK 1-16x. My recorder won't work with anything higher than 4x before firmware upgrade. It is an Emerson dvd-vhs combo. I you are looking for a disk that works in that model these won't. I have no use for them but I have used TDK disks if I can find them in the write x...
The best recordable DVDs........2006-04-29
I've recorded over 400 movies in the past year, mostly on these TDK disks, mostly with a Panasonic DVD recorder. I've tried other brands, Verbatim, Memorex, HP, and others, and with those 1 out of 10 or 20 fail. Not these - only about one failure per 100.
Update: during the year or so since this review, I've had numerous TDK discs fail; maybe they got a bad batch or something, it seems to have started after they changed the design. I tried more brands and Magnavox DVDs, both -R and +R, are working fine for now. I hope TDK gets their old high quality standards back.
Great Product for 8X.......2005-07-28
This discs seems to work really really well on my MAC Lacie 8x -- seems the only ones that really work at 8x...just have to watch if TDK sometimes messes up and codes them as 4x (it happens, sometimes).
But great product!
the best media out there.......2004-04-26
this is by far the best media out there. this media works on all dvd players including my very picky samsung dvd/vcr combo purchased 4 years ago. I like memorex and imation, but tdk is the best. it's a little more expensive but if you are backing up your dvd collection like myself, then make sure that you store them on media that will last a long time. i have made several burns and not had a single coaster yet. Quality media
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Achieve maximum performance while meeting the demands of any operating environment with Verbatim 3.5" Rewritable Optical Disks. These magneto-optical disks are ideal for graphics, desktop publishing, medical imaging, multimedia and routine system backup. Verbatim 3.5" MO disks are compatible with all ISO standard 3.5" optical drives.They feature a hard-coated, wear-resistant media surface that resists scratches, plus a superior cartridge case for enhanced data protection. Verbatim 3.5" Rewritable Optical Disks capacity makes them perfect for downloading internet files as well as a variety of on-line, near-line and off-line applications.
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Premium Subwoofer Cable. Heavy-duty cable for added durability. Connect your home theater receiver to your powered subwoofer.
Customer Reviews:
GREAT VALUE.......2007-12-17
Don't spend big money on those expensive subwoofer cables, this is a great quality cable for a very resonable price, you will not be dissaponinted.
Product Description
CL3 rated for in-wall installations. Magnetic Flux Tube© construction and special cable windings for natural music reproduction. Impressive clarity, bass response, and dynamic range in a compact design.Durable and extra-flexible Duraflex© outer jacket for superior reliability and cut resistance for stage and studio use. New heavy-duty, molded connector design increases durability and resists damage.
Product Description
Lexar Media is a leading designer, marketer and licensor of removable flash-based digital media and card reader products used primarily in digital photography and other hand-held consumer devices. These products are supplied in all of the industry's most popular formats including CompactFlash, Smart Media, Memory Stick, MMC, SD and xD-Picture Card.
Amazon.com Product Description
Lexar Media's Memory Stick digital film allows you to record your high-resolution digital images in a safe, convenient, durable, and easy-to-use format. Memory Sticks come in various storage capacities--16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, and 128 MB to complement your shooting requirements--and work in an array of applications, including your Sony MP3 audio recorder, video cameras, and computers with a Memory Stick slot.
Though smaller than a stick of chewing gum, Memory Sticks pack big performance. A 16 MB Memory Stick, for example, has 10 times the storage of a floppy disk. Additionally, Memory Sticks are compact, rugged, reliable, and come equipped with built-in erasure prevention.
The Digital Film Compliance seal assures that your Lexar Media film is 100 percent compatible with your Memory Stick digital camera, and the film is backed by a five-year limited customer-satisfaction warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Made for Photography.......2001-10-12
Having recently switched from compact flash camera to a Memory Stick I was happy to see that Lexar (my preferred brand for my CF camera) makes memory stick. They really know the mind of the hobby photographer! High quality and at a non-Sony (you're gonna pay a lot for my brand) price!
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