Overview
The Meyer Sound X-800C High-Power Cinema Subwoofer is designed to provide very low-frequencies with ample headroom in critical applications. The X-800C excels in environments requiring very low distortion, extended bandwidth and extreme low frequency transients.
The X-800C is a linear, powerful self-powered subwoofer offering excellent phase coherence for smooth transitioning from screen channels to low-frequency effects (LFE). The X-800C delivers extended low frequency output down to 20 Hz with clear, punchy transients even at very high levels.
The X-800C houses two Meyer Sound long excursion, high efficiency 18-inch drivers in an optimally tuned, vented cabinet. The X-800C output rolls off well below 250 Hz, avoiding any adverse comb filtering effects that could be generated by the proximity of other X-800C subwoofers when used in arrays.
An integral two-channel class AB/H amplifier with complementary MOSFET output stages supplies a total output of 1240 Watts, providing the system with sufficient headroom to accommodate lowest frequencies of the most extreme digital soundtrack’s.
Each amplifier channel features TruPower® limiting technology to maximize loudspeaker reliability, minimize power compression and extend component life. An Intelligent AC™ power supply provides automatic voltage selection, EMI filtering, soft current turn-on and surge suppression. Sophisticated onboard processing includes phase and frequency response correction filters. This self-powered design not only assures consistent results but also simplifies installation in both new and existing rooms.
The X-800C subwoofer’s premium birch plywood cabinet is coated with a durable medium gloss finish. Meyer Sound’s optional RMS™ remote monitoring system allows comprehensive monitoring of loudspeaker parameters from a Mac® or Windows®-based computer running Compass® control software.
Features and Benefits
- High peak power yields excellent transient reproduction
- Extended low frequency response down to 20 Hz
- Extremely low distortion for ultimate low-frequency clarity
- Exceptionally reliable and durable
Applications
- Motion picture theaters
- Residential cinema
- Production and post production facilities
- Soundtrack recording and mixing
Specifications
| ACOUSTICAL1 | |
| Operating Frequency Range2 | 20 Hz - 200 Hz |
| Frequency Response3 | 23 Hz - 160 Hz ±4 dB |
| Phase Response | 32 Hz to 175 Hz ±30° |
| Linear Peak SPL4 | 133 dB (M-noise) with crest factor >12 dB, 133 dB (Pink noise), 137 dB (B-noise) |
| COVERAGE | |
| 360° (single unit); varies with number of units and configuration | |
| TRANSDUCERS | |
| Low Frequency | Two 18-inch cone drivers; 8 Ω nominal impedance |
| AUDIO INPUT | |
| Type | Differential, electronically balanced |
| Maximum Common Mode Range | ±15 V DC, clamped to earth for voltage transient protection |
| Connectors | XLR 3-pin female input with male loop output |
| Input Impedance | 10 kΩ differential between pins 2 and 3 |
| Wiring | Pin 1: Chassis/earth through 220 kΩ, 1000 pF, 15 V clamp network to provide virtual ground lift at audio frequencies Pin 2: Signal + Pin 3: Signal – Case: Earth ground and chassis |
| Nominal Input Sensitivity | 0 dBV (1.0 V rms) continuous is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music |
| Input Level | Audio source must be capable of producing of +20 dBV (10 V rms) into 600 Ω to produce the maximum peak SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker. |
| AMPLIFIER | |
| Type | Two-channel complementary power MOSFET output stages (class AB/H) |
| Total Output Power5 | 1240 W peak |
| THD, IM, TIM | < 0.02% |
| Cooling | Forced air cooling, 2 fans (one ultrahigh-speed reserve fan) |
| AC POWER | |
| Connector | 250 V AC NEMA L6-20 inlet or IEC 309 male inlet |
| Automatic Voltage Selection | Automatic, two ranges, each with high-low voltage tap (uninterrupted) |
| Safety Rated Voltage Range | 95 V AC - 125 V AC; 208 V AC - 235 V AC; 50–60 Hz |
| Turn-on and Turn-off Points | 85 V AC - 134 V AC; 165 V AC - 264 V AC; 50–60 Hz |
| CURRENT DRAW | |
| Idle Current | 0.64 A rms (115 V AC); 0.32 A rms (230 V AC); 0.85 A rms (100 V AC) |
| Maximum Long-Term Continuous Current (>10 sec) | 8 A rms (115 V AC); 4 A rms (230 V AC); 10 A rms (100 V AC) |
| Burst Current (<1 sec)6 | 15 A rms (115 V AC); 8 A rms (230 V AC); 18 A rms (100 V AC) |
| Maximum Instantaneous Peak Current | 22 A peak (115 V AC); 11 A peak (230 V AC); 25 A peak (100 V AC) |
| Inrush Current | <7 A peak (115 V AC & 230 V AC); 10 A peak (100 V AC) |
| RMS NETWORK (OPTIONAL) | |
| Type | Two-conductor, twisted-pair network that reports all amplifier operating parameters to host computers |
| PHYSICAL | |
| Dimensions | W: 31.00 in (787 mm) x H: 40.00 in (1016 mm) x D: 20.5 in (521 mm) |
| Weight | 221 lb (100.24 kg) |
| Enclosure | Premium multi-ply birch with smooth medium-gloss black finish; optional textured finish |
