Definitive Technology Descend DN8 8" Subwoofer and Amp Package, Home Audio, Digitally Optimized for Music, New 3XR Architecture, 500W Peak Class D & (2) Pressure-Coupled 8" Bass Radiators, Black

EDIT: May 10, 2025 The subwoofer with the 3 figurines is the DN10; the other subwoofer is the DN8. Thus, the DN10 is on the left, and the DN8 is on the right. I added the large DN10 to the extra-small DN8, and it all worked as hoped for. I figured that mixing the DN10 with the DN8 would do no harm, and that's what happened. However, I do use Audyssey MultEQ XT32 for calibration, so that simplifies room calibration tremendously. I see that PolK and such are way more popular on Amazon, and subwoofers such as those are probably very good. But, weeks ago, after hearing the DN8 to replace the SVS SB12 NSD, I was sold on the Definitive Technology Descend subwoofer line. That's complete by adding the DN10 with the DN8. Bass is better than it has ever been and way more musical. One more thing, I use "Auralex Acoustics SubDude II isolation platform" for both subwoofers, I can only hope they are doing their jobs. LOL EDIT: MARCH 31, 2025 Well, the SVS SB-12 works OK with the DN8, but they are not twins. A lot of the time the SVS "wakes up" boomy, but the DN8 deftly and seamlessly attacks the LFE [low-frequency-effects] as if the sub-bass were a part of the ELAC towers. As soon as I see Amazon put the DN8 on another good sale, I'm getting the second DN8 for my setup and putting the SVS someplace else. I will never buy SVS again. EDIT: NOVEMBER 26, 2024 I still highly recommend the DN8. It works well across all genres and sounds great; plus it has a small footprint. If you have the space and don't worry about transferring sound to others disturbing them, then by all means go for the DN10, DN12, or DN15. You can always return for a refund in the Amazon return window for a full refund if not satisfied. But I don't think you will be returning these guys. CAVEAT: You must calibrate with an AVR room calibrator [Audyssey MultEQ XT32], or some calibration gadget, or you take an unnecessary risk to receive the full benefit of the Definitive Technology expertise. ORIGINAL REVIEW: NOVEMBER 02, 2024 I think of Excellence Cubed when I listen to my setup now. Before installing the DN8, my system consisted of: 1. Marantz SR6015 AVR 2. Outlaw 5000 AMP 3. LG OLED 65CX HDTV 4. Apple TV 4K 2021. (Can hardly wait for the 2025 model) 5. Sony UBP-X800 Blu-ray 6. ELAC Uni-Fi 7.X.4: Fronts, Center, Surrounds, Surround Backs; and 4 Heights 7. SVS SB12 NSD (which corresponded to SVS SB1000) for Left/Right channels My system was structured as listed above until this past October 2024, when one of the SVS subwoofers died, moreover after only seven years of service. In hindsight, it turns out to be a good thing, because I was able to audition the Descend DN8, which is excellent in every way compared to the SVS SB12. I figured after hearing the remarkable improvement presented by the DN8 that I would need another DN8 and get rid of the one remaining SVS, but after room-calibration with Audyssey MultEQ XT32, the SVS SB12 and DN8 behave like twins. 🤣 I can worry about what happens with the surviving SVS SB12 later. My room is 15’ W x 13’ D x 9’ H, and is now very nicely pressurized with the SVS SB12 and Descend DN8 working together. When I had both SVS subs installed, the SPL came nowhere close to what it is now. Sound Pressure Level is more important than many might know or understand. I live in an apartment, so I should never have the DN10 or higher. It doesn’t matter because the DN8 is just . . . excellent. I swear I can hear all kinds of bass notes never heard before. And, probably due to Audyssey calibration, the integration of the center, towers [front L/R; surround L/R], stand speakers [surround back L/R], heights, and subwoofers is flawless. I had calibrated the dual SVS subs with Audyssey as well. There is the saying that “a chain is no greater than its weakest link,” which applies to my system wherein the Descend DN8 has lifted all my equipment to a whole new level, and the Descend DN8 has opened up possibilities in the Marantz SR6015 that the SVS SB12 was not capable of. To clarify the "weakest link" statement: SVS SB12 may have held back my system before by just creating "boom," in everything, music, explosions, etc., now, the SB12 is on a whole new level of musicality and not the weakest link anymore because of exposure to the DN8.

I had already purchased the vaunted SVS 3000 Micro sub a few months before pulling the trigger on the Def Tech Descend DN 8 so I really wasn't expecting much from this sub. Boy was I wrong! I have to say, the visceral power, more importantly, the quality of sound from the DN 8 was shocking! I had initially tried the SVS 3000 Micro in my home theater system but found I could never quite dial in the sound to my liking, even with the remarkable SVS app. It always seemed overly boomy and on the verge of bottoming out during loud action scenes. I eventually took it out of my HT system and added it to my bookshelf speakers for two channel music listening where it seems much better suited. When the DN8 arrived and I added it to my HT system and dialed it in with the help of my Sony STR-ZA5000ES receiver's "Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration," the system came alive. Not only did the low end visceral power return, but I couldn't get over the quality of the base. I began dialing up music on YouTube to play through the system and the DN8 did an amazing job of demonstrating its finesse, speed and textured base notes. I never heard any of the muddy base notes I experienced with the SVS in the system, just clean, fast, punchy base! I have to say this Definitive Technology DN8 is tremendous value for the money. I can only imagine how the DN10 & 12 sound! For my smallish living room the DN8 is more than enough for me. Great job Definitive Tech!

I added it to a 5.1 system to join Q Acoustics 3050i tower and 3010i satellite speakers and 3090i center channel. A clear step up from my budget Sony subwoofer. The Definitive Technology sub's cleaner and has more musicality. And it gets plenty low and loud for my modest living room (around 12'x15'). Great for television viewing and listening to music. Worth a try, five stars ***** !

Bough this for my basement home theatre system - I have definitive BP7006 towers but as with most folks the built in subwoofers stopped working so needed to add a sub - wasn't sure if this would provide enough bass, but wow - small footprint and shakes the walls at only 50-60% level - using it in a room that's approx 16' x 22' and works great!

Wow. I can't remember the last time I've heard or owned an 8 incher that shook walls and still sounded crisp and clear. Paired with my Definitive D9 Bookshelves, and I've got myself a beautiful small room music setup. Thanks Def. Tech.

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