Jason Dunn
01-30-2008, 08:30 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://audioengineusa.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=81&osCsid=ae631057651b097b943e3ebc524a32db' target='_blank'>http://audioengineusa.com/store/pro...43e3ebc524a32db</a><br /><br /></div><em>"Excellent performance for music, movies, and games. Audioengine S8 is the perfect bass extension for Audioengine powered speakers or as an upgrade to any music system. Super compact size and wireless-ready. At about 11’’ square with an 8’’ woofer, this powered subwoofer is small enough to place in a corner or hide behind furniture. The AS8 delivers great bass performance and it’s low, tight, and smooth bass blends well with the speakers in your system."</em><br /><br /><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/500/dht/auto/1201716865.usr1.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />My first taste of Audioengine speakers came when I <a href="http://www.digitalhomethoughts.com/news/show/31342/the-sweet-sound-of-audioengine-a5-speakers.html" target="_blank">took a look at their A5 speakers</a>, and I came away impressed with the quality of the audio and creative additions they made like the USB port for charging. I'm in the midst of reviewing a pair of their <a href="http://audioengineusa.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=20&products_id=79&osCsid=ae631057651b097b943e3ebc524a32db" target="_blank">A2 speakers</a>, which I hope to have published next week (not surprisingly, they sound great). Then they come along and release something new: a thumping sub-woofer that kicks out 250W peak power total (125W RMS) using an 8" speaker. Dual line-level inputs (RCA and mini-jack) allow you to connect a variety of devices, and the auto-sleep power saving mode helps cut down on your electricity bill. At $399 it's not a cheap accessory, but I suspect it will thump like no other sub-woofer in it's class.