THIEL Debuts New SmartSub Subwoofers

THIEL Audio has announced the introduction of its updated SmartSub products, the THIEL USS and the THIEL SS2.2.

SmartSub technology's real-time integration circuitry converts subwoofer and companion loudspeakers into a unified system, according to the company. Both models carry THIEL’s patented engineering that virtually eliminate unbalanced response due to room interactions as well as thermal compression distortion. The units deliver detailed bass response down to 20Hz.

“The most important design goal for these subwoofers was to achieve perfect synergy between the main speakers and subwoofer, as if they were a single system engineered together,” explains THIEL president and co-founder Kathy Gornik. “The culmination of everything we have sought to achieve in the subwoofer category has been brought to bear with tremendous success in these two completely unique products."

These second-generation SmartSubs utilize a new amplifier topology engineered for high performance and reliability. The USS incorporates a 550-watt amplifier with an efficient switching power supply driving a proprietary 10-inch aluminum woofer boasting long excursion and low levels of distortion.

The SS2.2 utilizes two of the same 10-inch woofers powered by 1000 watts. The companion PXO5 module enables either SmartSub to blend with any THIEL main speaker system. THIEL specifically designs and hand assembles a unique PXO5 to match any THIEL loudspeaker model.

The units will be available in three finishes: Natural Cherry, Dark Cherry, and Black Ash. The SS2.2 is available in THIEL’s full array of standard and custom hardwood veneers and features stainless steel hardware and heavy duty spikes borrowed from THIEL’s flagship CS3.7 loudspeaker.

The subwoofers are expected to ship to authorized dealers on January 16, 2012. MSRP for the THIEL USS is $3,490. MSRP for the SS2.2 is $6,390. MSRP for the PXO5 module is $500.