Polk Audio Signature Elite ES8 8" 100W Subwoofer
The Polk Signature Elite ES8 8" front-firing subwoofer enhances compact home theater and music systems with deep, defined bass. Equipped with a robust Class D amplifier, Power Port technology, and Time-Smart Phase Control, the ES8 subwoofer delivers dynamic lows with unparalleled precision. Users enjoy unrivalled control over settings, including 360-degree polarity adjustment and an adjustable 4th-order lowpass filter for seamless system integration and superior overall performance. The ES8 subwoofer's sleek, narrow cabinet perfectly matches the Signature Elite series and fits anywhere. Get ready to experience powerful, impactful bass that brings new depth and dimension to all of your home entertainment.High-powered amplifierThe Signature Elite ES8 subwoofer's 100-watt Class D amplifier, optimized using sophisticated Polk DSP, provides power and control to deliver impactful bass in compact spaces. Experience defined lows, rich dynamics, and unparalleled clarity, even at the highest volumes. The result? Elevated home theater and music experiences where each moment is felt with breathtaking impact.Forward-firing long-throw wooferA proprietary front-facing, high-excursion 8" woofer with a mineral-filled polymer cone is mathematically optimized for powerful, clean output. Engineered for superior stiffness and stability, it delivers deep, defined lows down to 28 Hz. It's the difference between bass you hear and bass you feel.Acoustically optimized cabinetA rigidly built, ported cabinet is reinforced with FEA-optimized internal bracing that minimizes resonances and coloration, ensuring clean, effortless reproduction of low-frequency detail. An acoustically aligned port is built into the same baffle as the woofer, optimizing energy distribution throughout the room for an incredibly immersive listening experience.Internal Power PortAn internal Polk Power Port minimizes unruly turbulence, for clean, musical lows without the air noise and distortion that can mask the clarity of midrange sounds. And its front-firing configuration gives you the flexibility to enjoy powerful, accurate bass no matter where you place your subwoofer.Advanced DSPHigh-resolution 32-bit floating point processing with group delay-minimizing filters and precision limiters enables clearer bass with crisper transients.Time-Smart Phase ControlTime-Smart Phase Control provides a full 360 degrees of phase adjustment centered around lowpass filter settings, ensuring precise blending between your subwoofer and main speakers. A rear-panel digital control adjusts polarity from -135 degrees to 180 degrees in 45-degree increments, displayed on an LED level indicator array.4th-order lowpass filterA fully adjustable lowpass filter, controllable on the back panel, ensures optimal subwoofer integration with main speakers for superior overall system performance. Unlike simple fixed filters or 2nd-order filters, the ES8 subwoofer's sophisticated 4th-order filter provides sharper frequency cut-off and steeper attenuation to more effectively isolate bass frequencies and enhance overall clarity. You'll enjoy smoother, more balanced full-range sound, whether you're watching your favorite action film or listening to your favorite songs.Power-save modeAn auto-sensing power supply reduces power consumption when the subwoofer is not in use.Sleek Signature Elite styleCrafted with a compact, durable MDF cabinet finished in durable black vinyl, the ES8 subwoofer is designed to visually complement Polk's Signature Elite speaker series. Yet its sleek aesthetic, featuring elegant, curved edges and rounded corners for a modern, sophisticated look, seamlessly integrates into any system or decor. Removable grilles offer customization options to suit your personal style preferences.Fits any spaceThe ES8 subwoofer's narrow profile and front-firing woofer and port make it easy to place anywhere, from directly against walls to inside cabinets, without compromising sound.
