Boston Acoustics XB6 - Manual (Page 3)

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Description
Boston’s XB6 and XB8 subwoofers deliver the dynamic bass foundation that is essential for lifelike reproduction of
movie soundtracks and music in the home. These attractive powered subwoofers will complement any stereo or
home theater sound system with their impressive bass output and compact size.
Both subwoofers utilize our rugged Deep Channel ® Design (DCD) bass unit designed in Boston’s state-of-the-art
engineering facility in Peabody, Massachusetts. Every one is tested as it comes off the line to be within ±1dB of the
lab reference unit, an incredibly tight tolerance. The amplifiers have built-in variable crossovers that allow them to
easily achieve a seamless blend with the main speakers, while a 24dB/octave lowpass filter prevents the subwoofers
from being easily localized by ear, increasing placement flexibility. A crossover bypass function is provided for use
with home theater electronics that perform their own bass management.
Because of their high-powered amplifiers and computer-optimized tunings, the XB6 and XB8 are capable of
impressive deep bass and high output from remarkably compact enclosures. In addition, they feature BassTrac
® ,
a proprietary Boston-designed circuit that tracks the input signal to the subwoofer and prevents its amplifier from
being driven into audible distortion. The benefit: the bass stays clean and strong at any listening level.
Auto on-off amplifier switching and easily accessible controls make the XB6 and XB8 subwoofers as convenient to
use as they are exciting to listen to.
Specifications*
XB8 XB6
Frequency Response (±3dB) 26–150Hz 29–150Hz
Subwoofer Amplifier Power 900 watts dynamic power output 625 watts dynamic power output
FTC Rated Power: 300 watts @ 50 Hz FTC Rated Power: 200 watts @ 50 Hz
into 4 ohms at less than 1% THD+N into 4 ohms at less than 1% THD+N
Subwoofer Crossover 50–150Hz 50–150Hz
24dB/octave low-pass 24dB/octave low-pass
LFE Input Yes Yes
Crossover Bypass Yes Yes
Bass Unit 12" (305mm) DCD 12" (305mm) DCD
Enclosure Type Ported, Front Firing Ported, Front Firing
Dimensions (HxWxD) 13.75 x 15.55 x 16.42" 13.75 x 15.55 x 13.94"
(with feet and (350 x 395 x 417mm) (350 x 395 x 354mm)
rear connectors)
Weight 31 lbs (14.1kg) 28 lbs (12.7kg)
*In keeping with our policy of continual product improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice.