Emotiva DRS-1 Subwoofer System First Look
Emotiva DRS-1
Summary
- Product Name: DRS-1
- Manufacturer: Emotiva
- Review Date: October 13, 2007 20:00
- MSRP: $999
- First Impression: Pretty Cool
- Specifications
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Emotiva DRS-1 (Digital Reference Sub-1)
- Price: $999.00 (includes 2 subs and DSA-1 amplifier)
- 12” woofer (per enclosure)
- Critically damped sealed sub-woofer enclosures with double walled baffles and extensive internal bracing
- Composite fiber reinforced cones for light weight, rigid and low resonance
- Asymmetrical compressed foam surround to reduce edge resonance
- Proprietary high X-Max motor structure with patented voice coil cooling
- Flat progressive rate spider with sub-structure venting
- High temperature aluminum former
- Precision cast aluminum frame
- Frequency response: 20-200hz +/-2db
- Dimensions: 14" W x 15" H x 16" D
DSA-1 amplifier
- Super efficient 600 wrms/ 800 watt peak class D amplifier stage
- 24 Bit DSP front end with digital based dynamics processing
- Proprietary EMOQ Auto Room correction
- Dual Mode operation (Movie and Music)
- Digital variable low pass crossover with selectable 12 or 24db/octave slopes
- Digital variable “True Phase” control (0-360)
- Manual/ Auto sensing / 12 volt trigger
- Movie mode trigger
- Dimensions: 17" W x 17" D x 3" H
Executive Overview
At the Audioholics 2007 State of the CE Union Event, Emotiva introduced the DRS-1 Subwoofer/Amplifier System, consisting of two subwoofers and an amplifier with auto room correction. Known for their rock solid amps and pre/pros, Emotiva is now jumping into the market with aggressively priced speakers, including this subwoofer system.
The twin subs sport 12" composite fiber reinforced cone woofers in critically damped sealed sub-woofer enclosures with double walled baffles and extensive internal bracing. The cabinets are finished with non-reflective black satin lacquer.
The system includes an outboard amplifier, the DSA-1. With 800 watts of Class D amplification, it also contains Emotiva's proprietary EMOQ auto room correction processing, using an included calibration microphone. The system boasts a frequency response of 20-200hz (+/-2db), and should be available in January of 2008.
We were blown away by the value of the DRS-1 Subwoofer System. Two sealed high pressure boxes each featuring a high excursion 12" woofer, paired with an 800 watt RMS Class D amplifier with room correction, all for $999? This is an amazing value, and we can't wait to get our hands on it here at Audioholics.
Recent Forum Posts:
Mike I agree that is great, but what is the output level used to achieve the linearity? Sounds like it will not be the case in terms of anechoic response.
None the less, it should still be a good value.
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What's the latest on these subs? Anyone have any info? Will the pricing still the same? What's the latest on ETA?
I saw the screen shots on the Emotiva lounge posted awhile back. Looks pretty cool.
All good questions. However, SVS just released their Audyssey room correction module for subwoofers. Hopefully, Emotiva isn't far behind with their offerings.
I saw the screen shots on the Emotiva lounge posted awhile back. Looks pretty cool.
