Subwoofer Canton Ergo AS 650 SC

Ergo line of German company Canton made for quite some time and was largely determined by the quality standards for its price range. The latest incarnation of this popular series includes a full range of speakers to build any sound system - from stereo to multi-channel. We now see whether it supports a powered subwoofer high standards of German audio engineering.

Model Ergo AS 650 SC is a classic design of the cubic form with rounded edges, and the on the bottom panel flared port. Body is massive and decorated with a beautiful high-quality natural wood veneer. In addition to standard feet for better vibrorazvyazki floor attached metal spikes.

12-inch die with a diffuser made of anodized aluminum swings built-in digital amplifier peak power of 350 watts. To prevent distortion at critically low bass (overload) uses a proprietary technology (SC Technology), which is based on the use of infra-low-frequency filter. The device works in a linear, and the high level input. Remove the same signal as you can with speaker terminals, and with two pairs of RCA-outputs, one of which cut frequencies above 80 Hz and is designed to connect active monitors or an external amplifier for bookshelf speakers. Present and traditional controls cutoff, volume, and very useful - smooth change of phase. An interesting feature of the subwoofer - compensation system size listening room (Room Compensation) with the provisions of the switch Normal, Wide and Narrow, which are selected depending on the installation location.

The undoubted advantage of this bass machine can be regarded as rigid control lowercase even when powerful musical passages. German heroes do not mind the abundance of low-frequency energy, it is easy to "digest" the proposed barrage of sounds correctly and almost flawless placing accents. Bass is deep, has the proper dynamics and aggressiveness, damping reverberation fine. Clearly expressed in the so-called "infrastructure" is particularly common on the soundtracks of the modern blockbuster.

Dynamic passages AS 650 SC displays confidence and big, but the picture somewhat spoils the presence vented overtones. Though they do not interfere with a comfortable listening volume on average, still visible at critical levels of play.

Canton Ergo AS 650 SC Subwoofer photo