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- #96 in Home Audio Subwoofers
With Definitive Technology’s new 3XR Architecture featuring three-times the bass-radiating surface area of other 8” subs, the Descend DN8 performs like a 10” sub in an 8” driver cabinet and delivers louder and clearer lows without any unwanted port noise distortion. Outfitted with dual 8” Bass Radiators that are pressure coupled to the 8” driver and 500W peak Class D amplification that deliver massive, impactful bass with amazing speed, musicality, and control even at 34Hz. Equipped with built-in controls, easily accessible at the back panel, you can adjust volume, low pass filter and phase control (0/180°) for a personalized listening experience. Set power toggle to Auto on/off or DC control for fast and easy on/off power switching in the sub and other home theater equipment. Digitally optimized to take your movies and music to the next level, the Descend DN8 is a perfect complement to any home theater system as it allows easy connectivity via LFE or stereo line level RCA inputs (cables not included). Add another, same-model subwoofer to your home entertainment setup to dramatically improve realism and ensure smoother bass throughout the listening area. Be at the center of action from virtually any part of the room!
SZ
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
Huge and heavy. Sound is very good.
Toben torres
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
I love the sound of the deep clear bass. I have 2 DN15, and these are monsters in size and weight about 115lbs each. These are perfect for movies, the bass is tight, deep and it never distorts. The only con is these are only 500 watts RMS, at this price point at $1800 each, they should have more power. Many subs around this price are around 800 to 1000 watts RMS. So if your looking for real loud subs around this price might want to look at other brands. If you're looking for pure sound with clean, accurate bass these will not disappoint.Unfortunately I will be returning them for a more powerful option.
Tim
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
Excellent bottom end in a 1000 sq ft apt. I paired the sub with Definitive towers. Set your amp at LFP off. Set your sub at 90 set the volume at 12:00 ( half way on both dials. I’m hoping the auto on and auto off work good. It’s red on off and when a signal is detected it’s blue. The sound is clean and it’s a way better amplifier than the Super Cube 2000, which burned out way before it’s time. Wanna impress me? Send me credit on your first mistake. You made a nice sub this time. Good for you.Update: I’m a week in to this. It’s been a crossover setting nightmare. Since you can not manage bass from your amp, ( LPF- off on your surround settings) it’s spinning dials on the back of the sub. Musics playback sounds way different from movies. I like to set it and forget it. I’ll play with it some more but I like a bass blend during all playback. This thing kicks in big time on the low frequency you have it set at. If this is a mistake on my part in settings, let me know Definitive. I’m heavenly invested in your gear.
RBJ
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024
I think of Excellence Cubed when I listen to my setup now. Before installing the DN8, my system consisted of:1. Marantz SR6015 AVR2. Outlaw 5000 AMP3. LG OLED 65CX HDTV4. Apple TV 4K 2021. (Can hardly wait for the 2025 model)5. Sony UBP-X800 Blu-ray6. ELAC Uni-Fi 7.X.4: Fronts, Center, Surrounds, Surround Backs; and 4 Heights7. SVS SB12 NSD (which corresponded to SVS SB1000) for Left/Right channelsEDIT: NOVEMBER 26, 2024I still highly recommend the DN8. It works well across all genres and sounds great; plus it has a small footprint. If you have the space and don't worry about transferring sound to others disturbing them, then by all means go for the DN10, DN12, or DN15. You can always return for a refund in the Amazon return window for a full refund if not satisfied. But I don't think you will be returning these guys.CAVEAT: You must calibrate with an AVR or some calibration gadget, or you take an unnecessary risk to receive the full benefit of the Definitive Technology expertise.ORIGINAL REVIEW: NOVEMBER 02, 2024My system was structured as listed above until this past October 2024, when one of the SVS subwoofers died, moreover after only seven years of service. In hindsight, it turns out to be a good thing, because I was able to audition the Descend DN8, which is excellent in every way compared to the SVS SB12.I figured after hearing the remarkable improvement presented by the DN8 that I would need another DN8 and get rid of the one remaining SVS, but after room-calibration with Audyssey MultEQ XT32, the SVS SB12 and DN8 behave like twins 🤣. I can worry about what happens with the surviving SVS SB12 later.My room is 15’ W x 13’ D x 9’ H, and is now very nicely pressurized with the SVS SB12 and Descend DN8 working together. When I had both SVS subs installed, the SPL came nowhere close to what it is now. Sound Pressure Level is more important than many might know or understand. I live in an apartment, so I should never have the DN10 or higher. It doesn’t matter because the DN8 is just . . . excellent. I swear I can hear all kinds of bass notes never heard before. And, probably due to Audyssey calibration, the integration of the center, towers [front L/R; surround L/R], stand speakers [surround back L/R], heights, and subwoofers is flawless. I had calibrated the dual SVS subs with Audyssey as well.There is the saying that “a chain is no greater than its weakest link,” which applies to my system wherein the Descend DN8 has lifted all my equipment to a whole new level, and the Descend DN8 has opened up possibilities in the Marantz SR6015 that the SVS SB12 was not capable of.To clarify the "weakest link" statement: SVS SB12 may have held back my system before by just creating "boom," in everything, music, explosions, etc., now, the SB12 is on a whole new level of musicality and not the weakest link anymore.
A
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
Bought as a replacement for 20+year old definitive sub this was an eye and ear opening revelation. Construction is high quality and this weighty subwoofer looks sleek and refined in my space. Setup was straightforward with the included remote simplifying the process allowing you to get the settings dialed in from your listening position.The quality once setup is outstanding. I am using with older definitive tech mythos speakers and with both music and home theater use the bass blends perfectly, punchy and clean in the mid bass while digging deep with movie soundtracks. Although this is a 12 inch sub it sounds larger and retains an amazing clarity even as you lean in and push the volume to house shaking levels. Extremely pleased with this purchase and recommend without hesitation!
Alex
Reviewed in Brazil on September 2, 2023
excelente
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