NHT B-10d B-12d Subwoofers Now Shipping

NHT is preparing to ship two new compact, high power subwoofers that complete the brand's shift to acoustic suspension design exclusively.  The amplifiers feature a new Class D, Bash design that employ on board DSP. Beginning next week the new B-10d and B-12d will be available at suggested retail prices of $499 and $699, respectively, via NHT's web site as well as select online and brick & mortar dealers.

Both the new NHT B-10d and B-12d seamlessly integrate with music and home theater systems, with improved dynamics and low-end response that remains consistently musical. Boasting compact footprints of 12.5" and 14" respectively, the new subwoofers feature a sensible set of controls and an I/O complement that fits both 2-channel and home theater applications.

The B-10d and B-12d amplifiers are a hybrid, Class D design with a new digital signal processor (DSP) engine that controls all equalization, low pass and high pass filter functions, compressor and limiter that helps them play lower and louder without losing the tight, controlled bass response associated with the brand’s most popular subwoofers. Unique to both models is a Dynamic Range Control (DRC) feature that dynamically controls the amplifier current at all impedances, for maximum output at all frequencies.

"2010 is shaping up as a major resurgence for the brand. Our steady stream of new product introductions is taking a major step down, but only in terms of bass response. Both of our new subs epitomize the best of our design capabilities by presenting true high-performance low frequency output that is true to our roots as a company that is run by music fanatics who are committed to serving up products for end-users who, like us, demand only the most musical, sonically accurate equipment, but without a ridiculously high price tag."

- Chris Byrne, co-owner and co-founder, NHT

Amplifiers can run hot and waste energy, but not in the case of NHT's new subwoofers. With amps respectively pumping out 350 and 500 for the B-10d and B-12d, efficiency runs up to 80%, making these models powerful and green. The low frequency cut off is 32Hz for the B-10d and 28Hz for the B-12d.

NHT made sure these subwoofers will adapt well to nearly any two-channel or surround system. The B-10d offers both Hi and Low level inputs and Hi level outputs plus an LFE in that bypasses the built in crossover. The B12d loses the hi level in and out, but adds an LFE out for daisy-chaining multiple subwoofers and NHT’s proprietary Boundary Control that allows users to "move" the subwoofer to where it sounds best without having to physically move the actual unit. An automatic power mode acts as a trigger whenever the system is powered up.

The B-10d and B-12d feature NHT’s popular high gloss black finish, and four tips for vibration-free performance without puncturing holes in the floor.

Apparently, NHT is just getting started and has indicated that it still has more new products to roll out before the end of the year.

About NHT
Since it was founded in 1986, NHT® (www.nhthifi.com) continually challenges the notion that the high-end means high-price. NHT takes pride in designing, manufacturing and marketing loudspeaker systems that provide a lifetime of listening pleasure. Its products from past to present speak volumes of NHT’s dedication to sonic excellence.