Pioneer Shallow Subwoofers Generate More Bass in Less Space.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveiled a second generation of slim subwoofers that are available in 8-inch to 12-inch versions, making it easy for consumers to add low frequency bass information in any type of vehicle with minimal space. Each subwoofer A speaker that reproduces the lower end of the audio spectrum. A subwoofer system may include a crossover circuit which switches frequencies at approximately 100Hz and under to the subwoofer, while passing the rest of the signal to the main speakers. in the line-up is 3-1/4-inches deep or less and requires an enclosure of less than one-cubic foot, allowing them to fit in space-limited areas such as under or behind a seat. Pioneer has enhanced its slim subwoofer technology as well as increased the overall product line-up to include more sizes including a 12- and 10-inch Pioneer brand and 12-, 10- and 8-inch Pioneer Premier brand. "Our previous Premier slim subwoofer, available only in a 12-inch version, was such a hit because it saved a lot of space, so this year we're expanding our line," said Larry Rougas, vice president of marketing and product planning Product Planning is the ongoing process of identifying and articulating market requirements that define a product’s feature set. See also
n. 1. A popular urban youth culture, closely associated with rap music and with the style and fashions of African-American inner-city residents. 2. Rap music. adj. to symphony." Pioneer created an air suspension Air suspension is a type of vehicle suspension powered by an engine driven or electric air pump or compressor. This pump pressurizes the air, using compressed air as a spring. Air suspension replaces conventional steel springs. control system that locks air between the main cone cone, in botany cone or strobilus (strŏb`ələs), in botany, reproductive organ of the gymnosperms (the conifers, cycads, and ginkgoes). and the drive (rear back) cone, to replace the traditional "spider" of a speaker. By trapping trapping, most broadly, the use of mechanical or deceptive devices to capture, kill, or injure animals. It may be applied to the practice of using birdlime to capture birds, lobster pots to trap lobsters, and seines to catch fish. the air, the pressure created in the pocket creates a solid and smooth cone movement resulting in tight bass response from a small enclosure. The subwoofers are packed with new technologies including C-type shaped reinforced nodes, M-shaped three-layer fiber woven radial radial /ra·di·al/ (ra´de-al) 1. pertaining to the radius of the arm or to the radial (lateral) aspect of the arm as opposed to the ulnar (medial) aspect; pertaining to a radius. 2. surround, interlaced Refers to a display system or image that uses interlacing and does not render contiguous lines one after the other. See interlace and interlaced GIF. ultra-long glass fiber reinforced IMPP (Instant Messaging and Presence Protocol) The working group of the IETF that specializes in instant messaging. The IMPP group developed the CPIM abstract model, PIDF presence document and spawned working groups for the APEX, PRIM and SIMPLE IM protocols, the cone, large magnet circuitry and 2-piece T-pole yoke yoke (yok) 1. a connecting structure. 2. jugum. yoke n. See jugum. yoke, n 1. something that connects or binds. -- all of which help in the production of an extremely shallow speaker with great audio quality. The rear of the subwoofer, also uniquely designed, utilizes a "fin-shape" directional In one direction. Contrast with omnidirectional. basket directing air movement sideways, to eliminate the "loading effect" when the unit is installed too close to the wall of a speaker enclosure. Design features include: --Spider-less Design -- A traditional subwoofer uses a spider that is connected to the voice coil A type of motor used to move the access arm of a disk drive in very small increments. Like the voice coil of a speaker, the amount of current determines the amount of movement. Contrast with stepper motor, which works in fixed increments. of the speaker, which keeps the coil aligned/centered while it moves in the magnetic gap. The spider is replaced with a dual cone and closed air suspension. --Symmetrical Dual Cone and Closed Air Suspension (patent pending) -- Pioneer engineers developed a dual cone to replace a conventional spider. The bottom cone is inverted inverted reverse in position, direction or order. inverted L block a pattern of local filtration anesthesia commonly used in laparotomy in the ox. and connected to a second cone; they move together uniformly, keeping the voice-coil in place. The dual cone construction creates a "closed air suspension" which results in better linearity, increased reliability and dramatically reduce the depth of the speaker. --C-Type Shaped Reinforcement reinforcement /re·in·force·ment/ (-in-fors´ment) in behavioral science, the presentation of a stimulus following a response that increases the frequency of subsequent responses, whether positive to desirable events, or Nodes -- The cone takes a special design with C-Type nodes that make it extremely strong and minimize cone flex for accurate bass response. --M-Shaped Three-Layer Fiber Woven Surround (patent pending) -- Unlike traditional surrounds that use an arch-shaped design, the patent pending technology "M" shape surround provides better sound linearity. --Interlaced Ultra-Long Glass Fiber Reinforced IMPP Cone -- Ultra-long glass fibers combined with IMPP form a very stiff cone, which is great for bass reproduction while the dual cone reinforcement nodes connect the front and rear drive cones Cones Receptor cells that allow the perception of colors. Mentioned in: Color Blindness together to greatly increase structural rigidity rigidity /ri·gid·i·ty/ (ri-jid´i-te) inflexibility or stiffness. clasp-knife rigidity . --Cast Aluminum Basket with Fin-Shape Design (patent pending) -- A one-piece basket with specially shaped fins move airflow in a circular pattern, which is especially helpful when the subwoofer's basket sits too close to the front of an enclosure. The design eliminates any type of "loading effect" that causes unwanted pressure to the rear of the cone. --Angled Push Terminals (patent pending) -- By angle mounting the push terminals, speaker wires are out of the way. Pioneer's Mobile Entertainment Division is the leading manufacturer of audio, video and information products for in-car use. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including audio video, navigation and satellite radio, while maintaining its strong heritage in products for car audio enthusiasts and competitors. The company markets its products under the Pioneer and Premier brand names. When purchased from an authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: dealer, consumers receive a limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. for one year with Pioneer products and two years for Premier products. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets. The company focuses on four core business domains including DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. , display technologies, Digital Network Entertainment(TM) and components.
PIONEER SHALLOW SUBWOOFERS
PIONEER TS-SW2541D TS-SW3041D
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Specifications 10-inch 12-inch
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Depth 2.88" 3.25"
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Total Height 3.5" 3.88"
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Maximum Music Power 1000 Watts 1400 Watts
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Nominal Power Handling 250 Watts 350 Watts
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Frequency Response 20Hz - 1kHz 18Hz - 1kHz
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Sensitivity (Efficiency) 87 dB 88 dB
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Impedance 4 Ohm 4 Ohm
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Voice Coil Diameter 2-3/16" 2-9/16"
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Magnet Weight 42 oz 62 oz
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Recommended Enclosure Size 0.35 - .7 cu. Ft. 0.5 - 1 cu. Ft.
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Suggested Price $180 $200
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Availability Mar. 06 Mar. 06
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PIONEER PREMIER SHALLOW SUBWOOFERS
PREMIER TS-SW841D TS-SW1241D TS-SW1041D
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Specifications 8-inch 10-inch 12-inch
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Depth 2.5" 2.88" 3.25"
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Total Height 3" 3.5" 3.88"
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Maximum Music Power 500 Watts 1000 Watts 1400 Watts
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Nominal Power Handling 120 Watts 250 Watts 350 Watts
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Frequency Response 30Hz - 1.5kHz 20Hz - 1kHz 18Hz - 1kHz
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Sensitivity (Efficiency) 85 dB 87 dB 88 dB
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Impedance 4 Ohm 4 Ohm 4 Ohm
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Voice Coil Diameter 1-9/16" 2-3/16" 2-9/16"
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Magnet Weight 23 oz 42 oz 62 oz
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Recommended Enclosure Size 0.15 - 0.35 - 0.5 -
.5 cu. Ft .7 cu. Ft. 1 cu. Ft.
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Suggested Price $160 $180 $200
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Availability May 06 Mar. 06 Mar. 06
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