Descend’s unique 3XR Architecture provides triple the bass-producing radiating surface area of a traditional ported subwoofer. This extra surface area moves more air, resulting in massive low end. And because 3XR doesn’t use ports, it also provides crystal-clear sound with no port noise distortion.
Due to their breakthrough 3XR Architecture, Descend Series subwoofers have three times the bass-radiating surface area as similar-sized ported subwoofers. This enables Descend subwoofers to produce more bass from the same sized enclosure.
As the core technology behind Descend’s 3XR Architecure, passive bass radiators enable subwoofers to play as loud and low as a ported sub without unwanted port noise distortion. And they deliver a smooth frequency response like a sealed sub, but with the port-like ability to play louder and lower in a smaller enclosure.
Definitive Technology has been thrilling movie and music enthusiasts for decades with high-performance, high-value subwoofers that consistently deliver deep, impactful, dynamic bass to home theater and music systems.
The custom amplifiers used in Descend Series subwoofers were designed to get the most out of Descend’s unique 3XR™ Architecture. Optimized for efficiency and a strict avoidance of distortion, Descend’s amps deliver consistently dynamic performance with the ability to push hard for maximum impact when needed.
The DN8 and DN10 are equipped with 500W peak custom Class D digital amplifiers, designed to get the most out of 3XR architecture. This custom amplification provides the DN8 and DN10 enough power and efficiency to play loud and low without inefficiencies and distortion.
The DN12 and DN15’s advanced 1500W peak Class H digital amplifier delivers continuous power to cleanly reproduce powerful, sustained bass. With real-time monitoring and adjustments to the sliding rail voltage, the DN12 and DN15 deliver considerably higher power during short, transient peaks such as bass drum kicks and on-screen artillery blasts.
Descend Series subwoofers are designed for easy customization, system integration, and controllability. Fine tune your subwoofer’s sound to blend seamlessly with your system. And with the DN12 and DN15’s advanced custom integration capabilities you get total control within a home automation system.
Intelligent Phase Control™ provides a full 360 degrees of customizable phase adjustment, always centered around the settings of the low-pass filter. This provides the ability to tune the subwoofer for minimal group delay between speakers and a flawless blending experience between your speakers and the subwoofer.
Intelligent Phase Control is available in the Descend DN12 and DN15 subwoofers.
The rear panel of Descend Series subwoofers feature controls to help you fine-tune the phase, volume, and EQ of the sub to ensure it blends perfectly with your system. You’ll always have a fully balanced, smooth bottom end regardless of your system or room.
The DN12 and DN15 add a slim remote control with a custom on-subwoofer LED display to ensure you can fine-tune your bass until it’s perfect, every time.