Morel SoundSub IS-9A 120-Watt Powered Subwoofer (White)

Morel SoundSub IS-9A 120-Watt Powered Subwoofer (White)
Manufacturer: Morel Loudspeakers
Product Type: CE

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Product Description
The SoundSub IS-9A was designed to supplement the SoundSpot satellite speakers in the low bass frequency range, creating an acoustically homogeneous home cinema or hi-fi system. The SoundSub IS-9A employs two 9" (222mm) woofers in an extremely flat-profile enclosure. The woofer's rear-vented double magnet system and aluminum Hexatech coil allow for effortless deep bass power. The IS-9A uses the tandem dynamo acoustics design, which allows perfect acoustical loading of the enclosure and provides strong air circulation for high power-handling capabilities. The SoundSub IS-9A is an active subwoofer driven by a high-quality 120W amplifier, positioned at the rear of the enclosure. The amplifier features an automatic on/off switch, volume control, phase control, and crossover point control that allow seamless system integration. The IS-9A has high- and low-level inputs/outputs that allow for any of the common configuration options. The SoundSub IS-9A will enhance any home theater system with a well controlled, deep bass.
Amazon.com Product Description
For 30 years, Israel-based Morel has been one of the best-kept secrets in the audio industry. Instead of marketing their speakers and system components directly to the consumers, they've been quietly and convincingly providing ultra-high quality drivers for other loudspeaker manufacturers. Morel's technology can be found in speakers manufactured all over the world, including many top brands in the United States. All that's changing now, with the company setting its sights on the consumer market with several of its own high-end components. The Morel SoundSub IS-9A is a superb and smartly designed subwoofer that is sure to please even the most discerning audiophile.

The IS-9A brings the ultimate bass experience to your home theater. View larger.

The unit is designed to be an upgrade to the subwoofer that ships with the Morel Applause, Stream, and Nova speaker systems

Quality Assurance: The Morel Difference
Morel's peerless quality control is a key selling point. Every component is built, tested, and inspected in Morel's factory in Israel. Except for the production of the subwoofer housing, which is outsourced, Morel is directly responsible for everything.

The IS-9A a slim designed active powered subwoofer that can complement any speaker set up, though it's specifically designed to complement Morel's SoundSpot satellite speakers. The compact unit measures 23.5 by 15.77 by 8.75 inches (W x H x D) -- a nice size for otherwise cramped living rooms -- and is built with a white isobaric and port-loading reflex cabinet. The IS-9A was designed to supplement the SoundSpot satellite speakers in the low bass frequency range, creating an acoustically homogeneous home cinema or hi-fi system. The unit employs two nine-inch woofers in an extremely flat-profile enclosure. The woofer's rear-vented double magnet system and aluminum Hexatech coil allow for effortless deep bass power.

The IS-9A uses the tandem dynamo acoustics design, which allows perfect acoustical loading of the enclosure and provides strong air circulation for high power-handling capabilities. The amplifier features an automatic on/off switch, volume control, phase control, and crossover point control that allow seamless system integration. The IS-9A also has high- and low-level inputs/outputs that allow for any of the common configuration options. While the SoundSub IS-9A is designed to complement the Morel Applause, Stream, or Nova speaker systems, it will enhance any home theater system with well controlled, deep bass.

Note: New Morel speakers and components require 40 hours of "break-in" time before you'll achieve optimal performance. The response of any speaker will depend on how free the woofer cones are to move, and since new speaker components are bound to have stiff suspensions, a "loosening up" period should be allowed before passing final judgement on the system's performance.

What's in the Box
IS-9A subwoofer and user's manual.