Acoustic Research AR S8-HO Floorstanding Speakers
Acoustic Research AR S8-HO Floorstanding Speakers
USER REVIEWS
[Feb 01, 2000]
Timothy Gray
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Very musical bass
Weakness:
Not much low end for home theater A very solid little sub, especially for the price (I've seen them go for less than $100 at uBid.com). It has an 8" downward firing driver, high and low level inputs, adjustable crossover (40-200 hz, I think), and a phase switch. It is very musical, and has plenty of power for small to mid-sized rooms. My only "complaint" is that it doesn't really fire reliably below about 40hz. However, unless you listen to organ music or demand theater bass for a larger room, this sub should do nicely. Similar Products Used: none |
[Jan 06, 2000]
Jesse Stoltzfus
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Nice, tight bass
Weakness:
Not low enough I have been using this product for about 3 months. I purchased it from onsale.com for $135. It added so much to home theater. I can't imagine listening to a movie without a sub after this. The falling water tower at the beginning of Wild Wild West gives you a serious thump in the rump, if you know what I mean. The controls are very good looking and very easy to use. They are also very sturdy. I usually keep the crossover at around 80 hz, and rarely move it up as the bass gets a bit boomy. And the gain I keep at 3/4. I like bass! It has rca inputs and can also use LFE inputs. Since acoustic research got rid of the HO line of products, it is no longer in production. You might be able to find it on an auction site or what not. My only gripe with this product is that it only goes down to 40hz and it isn't as loud as I would like my bass. Granted, it is plenty loud. My resident adviser in the dorm has frequently asked me to turn it down. But, I wasn't expecting to get bounced out of my chair for $135, so I shouldn't be picky. I give it 5 for value, and 4 for performance. Happy shopping! Similar Products Used: Car subs. Not really that similar. lol |
[Jan 25, 1998]
Martin Sperling
an Audiophile
Here is a more complete report on my earlier post (same rating). |