text: Definitive Technology ProSub 800 Powered subwoofer (White) Zoom White Back Down-firing bass radiator Pictured without grille Shown with CD for scale Photos Videos Item #: 735PSUB8W Review Summary 29 people say In Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $399.00 Available options: Black-$399.00 White-$399.00 Add to cart + Add to wishlist Email me alerts for this product Buy this item and earn up to 399 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Special Financing Available x By buying this product you'll earn up to 399 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Definitive Technology ProSub 800 by Dave Bar Why add a powered subwoofer? A powered subwoofer gives you bass you can feel as well as hear. Our customers love the depth and impact their subs add to music and movies. We hear comments like "it brings out sounds I didn't know existed in discs I've watched a million times." Powered subwoofers aren't just for big bass that rattles your picture frames; they can also deliver tight, accurate lows. If you haven't shopped for a powered sub in a while, you might be surprised at how small they get. Look for an ultra-compact model if you want to tuck your sub away under an end table or in a corner. Unique woofer design for big bass Add the excitement of deep, rumbling bass to your home theater with Definitive's ProSub 800. A front-mounted 8" woofer works together with a pressure-coupled low bass radiator on the bottom of the enclosure to produce hard-hitting bass. The combined output of this pair is comparable to that of a traditional 10" woofer, but with greater speed, musicality, and control. The woofer is encased in an incredibly rigid basket engineered to hold the massive magnet structure and large voice coil in absolute alignment. And the non-resonant cabinet uses multiple internal bracings to make sure that you hear clean bass without sound-muddying vibrations. Advanced crossover system A 300-watt amplifier and advanced crossover ensure accurate bass response. The continuously variable low-pass crossover allows you to precisely control the frequencies that your subwoofer handles. And the built-in high-pass crossover is a nice touch: it prevents your main speakers from overloading with low frequencies if you hook them up through the subwoofer's speaker-level outputs. A side volume control makes adjustments fast and easy, so you can seamlessly blend the ProSub 800 in with the rest of your system. See more info on this item Highlights:bass-reflex (passive radiator) enclosure8" woofer pressure-coupled to an 8" low bass radiatorbuilt-in 300-watt amplifierfrequency response 20-150 Hzcontinuously variable low-pass 40-150 Hz crossoverauto on/offspeaker-level inputs and outputs80 Hz fixed high-pass crossover for speaker-level outputsLFE input for use with home theater receiver's subwoofer outputwhite finish10-5/16"W x 12-7/8"H x 16-5/8"Dwarranty: 5 years woofer, 3 years amplifierOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Enclosure Passive Radiator Video Shielded No Woofer Size (inches) 8 Woofer Composition Polymer Firing Direction Front Wireless No Preamp-Level Inputs Yes Speaker-Level Inputs Yes Speaker-Level Outputs Yes Low-Pass Crossover Freq 40-150 Hz High-Pass Crossover Freq 80 Hz Phase Switch No Amplifier Output (watts) 300 Frequency Response 20-150 Hz Height (inches) 12-7/8 Width (inches) 10-5/16 Depth (inches) 16-5/8 Weight 26 lbs Speaker Parts Warranty 5 Years Speaker Labor Warranty 5 Years Amplifier Parts Warranty 3 Years Amplifier Labor Warranty 3 Years Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 8" Powered subwoofer Detachable grille (installed) 7' AC power cord Owner's Manual Online Product Registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Controls Connections Features Passive Radiator Design: The ProSub 800 features a 300-watt (RMS) amplifier driving a high-excursion 8-inch front-mounted direct-radiating woofer that is pressure-coupled to an 8-inch low-bass passive radiator on the bottom of the enclosure. The net radiating area of the ProSub 800 is 27% greater than a single 10 inch woofer but with better speed, pitch definition, and control. PowerField Technology Amplifier: The ProSub 800 incorporates Definitive's proprietary PowerField technology, by which the amplifier is specifically engineered in conjunction with the driver for optimum load matching and power transfer characteristics. The Definitive ProSub 800 powered subwoofer incorporates a unique, patented, digitally-coupled infinite power source amplifier with a high-current direct coupled power supply and discrete MOSFET output devices to ensure perfect high-definition resolution and reproduction of the most dynamic program material and demanding sub-bass transients. Construction quality is absolutely state-of-the-art, with only the highest quality components used including mil-spec glass epoxy circuit boards and precision resistors and capacitors for many years of faultless superior performance. High-Definition Subwoofer: The powerful, high-definition 8" polymer subwoofer driver is specifically engineered by Definitive Technology to deliver rock-solid low distortion bass, reaching down to the lowest subsonic frequencies (20-150Hz), with superior transient response. The special ultra-stiff, low-mass cone (for super-fast transient response) is joined to a specially formulated surround and long-throw voice coil and spider. The ultra-rigid basket is engineered to hold the woofer's massive magnet structure and large voice coil in absolute alignment. The high temperature voice coil is made of aluminum wound with triple insulated ultra-pure copper wire and baked in epoxy for increased power handling. Non-Resonant Cabinet: The cabinet of a loudspeaker plays a large part in its sonic performance. Resonance and vibration can add unwanted distortion as well as drain away important energy from the system. The Definitive Technology ProSub 800 powered subwoofer utilizes a monocoque cabinet, which has been specifically engineered to be totally inert and vibration free, to ensure you of pure sonic reproduction. Monocoque means that the cabinet is of a unitized construction where all panels are permanently joined together into one solid structure. The cabinet walls themselves are high-density medite fused together by space-age polymer adhesives. The front and rear baffles are extra thick and the cabinet, itself, incorporates multiple internal braces to ensure total solidity. Protection Circuits: The Definitive Technology ProSub 800 features two protection circuits that ensure that the subwoofer can never be overdriven. Integrated/Adjustable Feet: The ProSub 800 features four integrated feet with rubber tips so you can place it securely and safely on your home's floor. Each foot's height is adjustable to help you place the powered sub on an uneven surface. Placement: The Definitive Technology powered subwoofer has been designed to operate at frequencies generally below 150 Hz. Because low-frequency information in this range essentially is non-directional, your subwoofer can be located anywhere in your listening room that is most convenient. Also the continuously variable low-pass filter operate at a very fast roll-off, ensuring great performance wherever you place the subwoofer. There are, however, some general rules that you should bear in mind when locating the powered sub. For maximum output the subwoofer should be placed in a corner or against the wall. Corner placement will increase the subwoofer's efficiency, which in turn will increase your system's maximum output and improve the dynamic capability of the subwoofer. Controls Subwoofer Controls: A complete array of controls allows the ProSub 800 to be perfectly integrated with any stereo or multi-channel audio system, and tuned for optimum performance in any room. Volume Control: The ProSub 800 features a convenient front-side-mounted volume control that makes adjustments fast and easy. This precision level control allows you to perfectly adjust the volume of the subwoofer to match your system and room as well as to fulfill your own personal sonic preferences. Variable Low-Pass Crossover: The Definitive Technology ProSub 800 powered subwoofer has a continuously adjustable low-pass filter control which allows you to choose a roll-off of from 40 to 150 Hz for the high end of the subwoofer. This unique "dual stage" roll-off (24dB/oct) is extremely steep which ensures perfect blending with your main speakers as well as eliminating unwanted midrange from the subwoofer. This is especially important because it gives you much greater flexibility in placing your subwoofer in your room without being able to hear where it is located. Auto Turn-On Circuit: The powered subwoofer has a special power circuit which automatically turns the powered subwoofer on when a signal is fed to the loudspeaker and turns it off when there is no signal present, so it does not require an on-off switch. LED Indicator: The red LED on the back panel of the powered subwoofer will light up when a signal is sensed and the amplifier turns on. It will automatically turn off with the powered subwoofer, a little while after the signal is discontinued. Connections Line-Level & Speaker-Level Connections: The Definitive Technology ProSub 800 powered subwoofer has a complete range of inputs and outputs to allow easy and effective hookup to any system. The ProSub 800 has a separate direct-in LFE low-level input. Speaker level inputs are provided in case you do not have a subwoofer output. LFE Input: The Definitive Technology powered subwoofer has a low-level direct LFE input for Dolby Digital soundtracks, which bypasses the crossover network. If you are connecting the subwoofer to an AV receiver without a dedicated subwoofer or LFE preamp output, but does features a stereo RCA output, you will need to use a stereo RCA cable along with an RCA Y-adapter. Note: When using the LFE input with a receiver that has an internal x-over you should set the x-over on the sub to 150Hz. Speaker Level In: The Speaker Level inputs (binding posts) are designed to be used on receivers or amplifiers that do not incorporate any RCA type subwoofer outputs. If your receiver is equipped with an RCA type subwoofer outputs, these speaker level inputs should not be utilized. Speaker Level Output:The ProSub 800 also features speaker level outputs (binding posts), so you can connect your front (main speakers) through the powered subwoofer. The ProSub 800 has a built-in speaker level high-pass crossover preset at 80 Hz (6dB/oct). Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Definitive Technology ProSub 800 Reviews Average Customer Review: 29 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. 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Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 Rumbles!!! Written By Ryan, Salina KS on Saturday, October 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These subs are incredible. DEEP DEEP pure bass Pros: Low end rumbles Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 ProSub 800 Written By Mattb, Richardton, ND on Friday, September 12, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was a little worried this sub would be too small being only 8 inches. The Crutchfield adviser I spoke too assured me "it has some thump". I am very pleased with my decision to trust his advice. It is a great addition to my theater room sound system. Highly Recommended! Pros: Excellent and very clean base. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 wishlist Written By Richie, San Diego, CA on Sunday, August 31, 2014 I'm planning on building a 5.1 home theater system and so far I think this sub will be suitable for my current apartment, next A/V receiver. Pros: So far it meets my power punch level and budget. So far so good. Cons: Nothing to report yet. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Sub Love Written By Old Guy, Birmingham AL on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My tastes generally run toward clean crisp sound rather than a ton of bass but for movies and even for certain types of music this little guy can't be beat. Very impressed with the depth it adds to films in a compact size and price. Pros: Plenty of power and clarity. It will fill a good size room with no problem. Cons: I bought a scratch and dent and the information on the back plate is upside down. No issue but it is funny that they actually manufactured it that way. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Happy Camper Written By PeterS, Seattle, WA on Friday, August 22, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Just purchased this Sub to replace a Polk PSW111 which I would rate 1 star for reliability as the amp kept breaking. I guess you get what you pay for. Anyway, so far so good with the DA Prosub 800. Nice smooth bass. Fills the room which is about 15' x 20'. In fact the bass is so powerful that I had to move it off my bookshelf as it was causing the objects on the other shelves to vibrate and rattle. This was at only a 40% setting. The down firing driver requires some placement consideration since the bass can get transmitted through the floor. Overall very happy with the purchase so far. I took off one star because it does not have a phase shifter swith. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Sub Written By Anonymous, Columbus, OH on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I exchanged a Polk PSW-111 for this and I could not be happier, soooooo worth the extra money. You can see by the spec that the frequency range is a lot lower than the Polk and it is incredibly evident. As someone who listens to a lot of electronic music with deep bass lines this was important to me and totally changed the listening experience. I also listen to jazz, funk, and rock and it also handles those genres incredibly well delivering tight bass that can be heard and felt. For every genre of music the bass is very full, tight, and pleasing. Bass lines are punchy and articulate even at lower volumes. The mid to low volume performance of this sub is another place it shines. It produces clear bass and does not have to be turned way up to do so. I should also mention that my listening area is fairly small at about 20 x 15. That being said I feel as though it would be ample even for a space quite a bit larger unless you are trying to shake your foundation/blow your windows out. I'm sure there are nicer subs but they also probably cost quite a bit more. As far as bang for your buck this sub comes highly recommended, worth every penny. Pros: Full range. Tight articulate bass even at lower volumes. Cons: For the price, none. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 It's a nice subwoofer Written By Mike, Cedar Park, TX on Thursday, August 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is only my second subwoofer. It doesn't have any shortcomings that I am aware of. It fits (barely) inside my media console (wife didn't want to see it). It sounds great. It is capable of being felt and can penetrate sound-proofed walls at high volumes but we generally don't listen to it that loud. No distortion. Does a great job complimenting our sound bar (Definitive XTR-SSA3). Pros: Size, sounds great Cons: Price Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Definitive Technology ProSub 800 Written By MatthewA, Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent bass and sound for size. great instructions, easy setup. Pros: Great size, quality construction. Excellent sound/lows for size Cons: none so far Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 A whole new world Written By kermit88, New York on Wednesday, June 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I inherited a pair of KEF Q70 speakers, they have remarkable clarity. Unfortunately, by themselves they lacked commanding bottom. I listened to several subs from Polk, KEF and Definitive. The ProSub 800 was perfect. I am able to adjust the crossover point and volume and it sounds great. I had zero issues, and it has been a blast tweaking the two settings. I originally intended to set it up with the pre-amp out into the sub. In the end, it sounds better by taking the amplified speaker output into the sub, then back out to the speakers. There is still some low end coming from the KEF's, but the sub-woofer is producing 80% of the boom. I'm really happy with my new Sub, and recommend it highly. Pros: Great clean boom, plenty of adjust ability. Nice price point. Cons: none so far. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Full, clean bass response from a diminutive package Written By Jorge S, Bluffton, SC on Thursday, May 29, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent, clean bass that you can feel. I was a little skeptic about the SUB800's ability to produce usable deep bass, but I am most impressed. No, it does not produce the thundering bass that would make action films pop in even the largest of media rooms. It does however match up very well with my Polk Audio RCi in-walls in my family room: a 23' L X 18' W X 21' H room. Sits almost invisibly behind a side near a corner to the right of the FR speaker and produces tight, clean base. I have yet to over drive it. My main concern was to keep the modern, sleek, mid-century decor in my home, and this was a very nice compromise between size, aesthetic, and performance. Pros: Appearance, value, sound, auto on / standby function, build quality Cons: A little pricey 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Pro-Awesome Written By JayMar, Chandler, AZ on Thursday, March 27, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My initial goal was to find something small enough that could hide away in a cabinet (wife's wish), but still have enough oomph to be close to or better than the Klipsch Synergy 10" it was replacing. I tried Velodyne first (Impact 10) and wasn't impressed, it was just as boomy as the Synergy. I tried a Polk second (PSW111) and it lacked the power and depth I was looking for. I have always been impressed with my Definitive Tech center channel and after a lot of review I decided to give the ProSub 800 a try and I have been very, very impressed with the results. Sound is much more tight and precise than the Klipsch and somehow this 8" sub gets just as low as the 10" Synergy does. I have been equally impressed with Crutchfield, I ordered the ProSub 800 under the Scrath and Dent and when the first one showed up I had a feeling I was in for trouble. Upon opening the box it looked like someone threw a party on top of the sub, foot print on the speaker grill, pieces rattling around on the inside... after plugging it in there was no sound. Crutchfield replaced it very quickly and the second that showed up was in outstanding condition and works like a charm. Pros: Sound is superb, I thought the SuperCube 2000 was going to be what I needed, but this is absolutely perfect for my needs. Cons: The white fabric speaker cover can get dirty easy... but it's white what do you expect just wash your hands and you'll be fine. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Finally Written By Alex, Boston, MA on Thursday, February 27, 2014 This sub replaced a DCM 10" sub that is about 11 years old. The old one works well but this ProSub 800 is killer. Its range is wider and when placed in a corner it really shines. If your hesitant to get an 8" sub as I was DONT BE. This sub rivals any 10" sub I have herd. I still have to break this sub in but it sounds incredible out of the box as long as you set it up properly. I have it paired with the promonitor 2000 center and 1000 surrounds up front. My rears are smaller speakers. I also purchased this as a scratch and dent. Hardly! The original box only had a couple minor scratches on it. If you want to pay extra money for a box in perfect order the go for it but the scratch and dent deal is the best. The sub inside the box is in perfect condition. Just get this sub and be happy. Pros: Simply Great! Cons: None 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 A great speaker for it's size Written By Bill, Westminater, SC on Sunday, February 23, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Highly recommended by the Crutchfield representative. Worth every penny. I really like it, a lot. Pros: When we first hooked it up, had the volume turned up and thought that we were having an earthquake. Puts out a lot of sound for an eight inch driver. Nice small foot print. Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Definitive Technology ProSub 800 Written By Richard, Friendswood, TX on Monday, February 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought this sub to replace 12" Polk that was taking up too much space. Very good sound; however, inadequate replacement for 12" Polk. For an 8" sub it does produce very good bass. I returned it and kept the Polk. Pros: Good bass; good shape (footprint). Cons: Bounces on hardwood floor; price; does not produce like a 12" sub. 1 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Good little Sub Written By Michael, Fairborn, OH on Saturday, February 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this sub to add to the two channel setup of Definitive Technology ProMonitor 800 speakers. This is a great little subwoofer that matches the ProMoniter speakers. The sub adds the right amount of bass to the little bookshelf speakers. If you are looking to add some high quality bass to a small speaker system, these will do it for you. Pros: Small, good bass quality for the size of the subwoofer. Cons: I little expensive, but worth it. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Lots of bass from a small sub Written By JeffN, Van Buren, AR on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am impressed with the amount of bass from this small sub. Fills the room when listening at moderate volumes. Gets boomy pretty quickly at louder volumes. Pros: Relatively small, sounds great at moderate volumes Cons: Gets boomy pretty fast in movies at loud volumes 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Nice but a little "alll or nothing" at times Written By BReeves780, Nashville, TN on Sunday, December 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought 2 Mythos Six and a Seven along w/ a ProSub 800 for center, side & sub speakers for a new Samsung plasma and although they're still new to me, I really like the sound of the outer speakers. The Sub is a little bit "all there or not" but the Mythos' are all great...look and sound terrific. Pros: Nice look, compact Cons: For TV, the bass is sometimes very loud and boomy and on other shows/movies, its virtually silent. I've played with settings and EQ but can't seem to get it right...they are brand new & just set, so I've not found my preferences yet...I'm sure it will work out eventually... Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Definitely the best Written By Bob h, Palmyra, VA on Saturday, October 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Almost everything we listen to demands a good bass in order to give it substance. Without the ground bass line in music it seems anemic. Every action movie has a great deal of work for a good bass speaker. Imagine an explosion without the bass to emphasize the depth of its sound. Yet the bass in music should be relatively unobtrusive so we can hear the melodic line of that music. The Def Tech does just that. The bass line is smooth and punchy and if you listen for it exclusively you will definitely hear it. But if you listen to the melodic line you know it is there but it doesn't interfere with the enjoyment of the melody. I've had a couple of bass speakers, both powered and not, and this is definitely the best I've heard. With a lower level of 20 hertz it is somewhat below the ability of the ear to pick up so it is more felt than heard, which in some movies is what you want. I'm definitely sold on this bass and would recommend it to anyone who wants a smooth performer. Pros: smooth yet punchy when needed Cons: Can't think of anything bad about this speaker 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Definitive ProSub 800 Written By Jim, Plano,TX on Monday, September 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy setup. Fills the room with strong bass sound from small unit - with volume set at 50%. Located in a large combo Family and Kitchen Room. Adds viewing enjoyment to movies and TV shows in 5.1 Dolby. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Definitive Sub Written By ProSub 8000, Green Brook, NJ on Thursday, August 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent choice. Setup was very quick and the sound is incredible. Pros: Sound, Look Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Definitive Technology ProSub 800 Written By Luke, Bentonville, AR on Saturday, May 18, 2013 My Morel sub (two 9" woofers at 125watts) was a very good sub. Retailed for double the price of this pro 800. One of the woofers bit the dust. I thought I'd need another $800+ sub. The pro 800 was suggested for my some what smaller room. Turned on the avengers and set the sub a little below half, I was blown away. It's crisp and accurate, it's got the right amount of boom and punch but delivers it so smoothly, like bass butter. I knew def tech could make a sub but I honestly didn't expect this quality from an entry level sub at this price point. When I buy a house with a dedicated theater room I will probably buy another and run two 800s or a super cube. Given the 3 year warranty and quality this has been the best sub i have bought in this price range. I think an upgrade could be had at $600 but unles you have the space to fill you won't need to spend more or look else where. This sub is outstanding, period. Running a denon 1913 receiver. Pros: Amazing sound for a very small foot print. A great value in the world of subs. Def tech does not disappoint. Cons: Would like to see 18hz for this price. Will distort at very high levels, you'd pay $1000 to get past this in any sub. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Booming Bass Written By Nick I, Meriden, CT on Monday, March 04, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I had a free Polk Audio subwoofer that was the victim of a power surge. I was very satisfied with the level of output it had, and is sounded nice in my living room with my Polk Surroundbar 50. I mostly used it for video games and home theater. I replaced it with this product, and the difference is dramatic. The room now fills with low-end sound, but it never feels intrusive. There are sounds in my video games that I never new existed. It has been a revelation. While I am sad about losing my first sub, this is just magnificent Pros: Great room filling sound, never obtrusive Cons: Slightly larger than some 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Definitive Technology ProSub 800 Written By Anonymous, Hawaii on Monday, January 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Definitive has always delevered a excellant prodcut and this sub is a perfect example of their quility. Pros: Easy to place due to its compact size, yet powerfull preformance. Cons: None. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 pro sub 800 Written By davem, elklhart in on Monday, May 21, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) great sub for the price Pros: compact size,good features Cons: none 4 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Used with Definitive Technology SSA-50 on Denon AVR1912 Written By Josh, Sherwood, Oregon on Friday, May 04, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Phenomenal sub. Compact and light. This makes a tremendous addition to my soundbar installation. The convenient gain knob makes tuning to your taste easy. Pros: Size, cost, clean bass Cons: None so far. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 pro sub 800 Written By ralph c, cudjoe key, fl. on Sunday, September 25, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) first off i had an infinity ps210 for 3 years. worked fine for about a year then nothing but problems with the amp. crutchfield worked with me the whole time to make it right. 2 new amps, replaced the whole unit but still the same problems. was going to replace it with the ps212 but mathew at crutchfield suggested the pro sub 800. glad he did. it looked small when i got it out of the box, but the bass coming out of the 8in sub sounds awesome. thanks again mathew and everyone at crutchfield for years of great service and support. 11 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Good but Limited Written By Tom, Rochester NY on Sunday, March 27, 2011 I've had this sub for about 2 years -- initially was in living room paired with Def Tech SM350s and CLR2002 center -- very good for music, tight bass, blended well with the other DefTechs -- but bottomed out occasionally with movie sound effects, and had some difficulty filling the room evenly. Replaced it with the ProSub1000 and moved it to the bedroom -- is excellent in a small room where typically not high volumes. The stated frequency response is a bit of a push, doesn't go that low. 18 out of 19 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Exceeds all expectations Written By Dean, Fredericksburg, VA on Friday, November 20, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Upon delivery of the sub, I was shocked and concerned with the size of the box it came in. I was thinking, how can a unit this small give the results I am looking for? (It replaced a Yamaha unit that was twice the size.) Installation and set up was a breeze using the Audyssey mike that came with my Onkyo SR 706 home theatre receiver. The size of our viewing area is 15' X 20'. The results are that this unit provides ample, distortion-free bass that changed the whole tv viewing or music experience. It is quite responsive to movie segments that require wall thumping sound. But on the other hand, it is not so overpowering that you cannot hear the finer nuances in the soundtrack. Bottom line is that you will not be disappointed in this unit. 23 out of 25 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great little sub. Written By CURTIS, Richmond, VA on Friday, September 25, 2009 I owned an Infinity PS210 subwoofer and initially I believed it was sufficient but after watching some of the Transformers movie, I knew I was not getting the lows that were possible with a subwoofer. I did a lot of research and figured what I was missing was something that went down to 20 hz (the Infinity is rated at 27 hz). I purchased the Prosub 800 (rated at 20 Hz) and another sub ($600). The $600 sub had a nicer sound; smoother with music and if you turned it up, it could literally shake the walls during explosive movie scenes. It was the "better" performing sub, but I decided to keep the Prosub 800 because 1) it's less expensive 2) the Prosub was right there sonically. It didn't sound as good as the other, but it did sound very good. Music was tight and movies scenes came alive (the walls didn't shake, but that's probably a good thing). It had none of the boominess of the Infinity PS210 3) the Prosub is tiny. Rather than have a small water heater like the $600 sub in my living room), I have the Prosub totally out of sight. Great when you have the wife factor. 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Right Place, Right Time, Part 1: Franky Jackson's Soul Kitchen
For reasons which I'll get to a little later in the year, I'm posting a bit of personal NYC nostalgia here. It's part of a bigger story which will be told on my blog over time, so for now it may seem a bit random, but it'll all make sense.
...I always thought that the reason I never made it to the LQ was because I was too young. The reality is that you could be as young as 15 or 16 up in there, but clubs were a few years off for me at that age. And I can't front, from what I knew of the LQ, I woulda been a little pet to go there especially with my penchant for getting mugged in the wrong part of town on a number of occasions as a young teen. (There was, of course, no internet, so if you wanted to learn about something, you had to go there in the flesh...it's bugged how technology has on the one hand brought people together but on the other, removed the element of old fashioned exploration.)
What I can shed light on, though, was Soul Kitchen, at which I was a regular from very early on. It was a part of my weekly routine - a home away from home where all the regulars knew each other. First off, I can't stress the importance of the party. It was THE place to be and while the music was focused, the crowd was a ridiculously colorful mix; one that you could only conjure in New York City, the New York City of then and not now. Soul Kitchen started out very small with a core group of friends and ended up snowballing into something bigger, picking up new people along the way, people that wanted to be a part of something that you really would not be able to find anywhere else. In the grand tradition of 70's and 80's clubs it would be typical to find artists, drug dealers, rap artists (LL was vexed one night because Jack insisted that LL pay the cover charge. So LL bounced and no one cared), models, actors, musicians, boosters, club rats, skaters, clothing designers, artists, music execs, dancers, djs, downtown girls, record diggers...
Brothers BBQ would be slammed with people- you couldn't move - and that's when it paid to know Frankie the DJ (he's one half of "Franky Jackson," the fictional proprietor of the establishment and party). Frankie would let friends congregate around him in the dj area behind ropes that were guarded by Evan who was paid with free 40s of malt. He was, and still is, a rabid collector of all kinds of music, and it was at Soul Kitchen that he would drop his latest aquisitions. It wasn't so much that if you aspired to be a hip-hop producer that you would go there. Soul Kitchen was where several very established producers would go, to enjoy the music and get inspiration, and maybe even catch a record to sample. But Frankie, like the original djs from the Bronx, would cover his labels so that no one could catch the titles of the songs and this on a few occasions had some heads a little perturbed. It was kind of a big tease in a way but Frankie was dropping serious dollars for these records at fairs, and wasn't tryin' to hear about producers making records off of his sweat. This was a smart move because even though Frankie was never a beat-maker his position at Soul Kitchen led Russell Simmons, who frequented the spot, to hire him to produce new Run-DMC material. Frankie looped up a Soul Kitchen staple, "You Can Have Watergate But Gimme Some Bucks And I'll Be Straight" by James Brown's Fred Wesley and The J.B.s, and "The Ave", the second song off of Run-DMC'S "Back From Hell" was born. Perhaps not a seminal moment for Run-DMC, who were struggling to remain relevant, but it showed the influence of the night.
Even though at the time other djs thought that the way Frankie would just play entire songs from top 'til they faded out was corny, in playing like that, Frankie killed two birds with one stone. Not only did he preserve the fidelity of these rare records but he also provided the crowd with a truly unique musical experience. It was refreshing to hear a song in its entirety, especially songs that were known, but only within a mixed and cut context. Records that were known for only a small break were given new life and to hear these songs amplified properly was great.
After Brothers BBQ, the party moved to Wetlands (now a bland condo) and S.O.B.'s but like all good things, faded out. But Franky Jacksons's Soul Kitchen has a permanent place in the pantheon of legendary and influential New York City parties.
For the record, the promoters who threw Soul Kitchen (Jack, Frankie and Chris) were not the same team that threw Pay Day, which preceded it. Pay Day was the creation of Patrick Moxey and Chuck Crook, and they had a great line up of dj's including Bobby Konders, Red Alert, Duke of Denmark, the Fascinating Force and others. While Pay Day was happening, Frankie Inglese held down Tuesdays at Nell's, and that night was THE place to be if you were down and could get in. If you weren't easy, Jessica would have you wait outside all night. It's the first place I heard "Set It Off," "Dominatrix," the dancehall monster "Ring The Alarm" and countless others.
This is where I crafted the skill of reading record labels in the dark, the whole time fronting like I wasn't, while the records were spinning. I can remember specifically the time when Frankie was handed a Def Jam envelope (how jealous was I?), removed two white-label promos, and threw on one, and then the other. It was Public Enemy's first single, which sampled the JB's "Blow Your Head". Frankie first threw on the B-side "Son of Public Enemy (Flavor Whop Version)" which featured Flavor Flav talking mad shit, and then Frankie eased in the A-side with a mean Chucky D..."What goes on...Well... I'm all in - put it up on the board, another rapper shot down from the mouth that roared, 1-2-3 down for the count the result of my lyrics - oh yes, no doubt". That was heaven.
The J.B.'s "You Can Have Watergate Just Gimme Some Bucks and I'll Be Straight"
Run-DMC "The Ave"
Soul Kitchen Staples:
Cymande "Bra"
The Mohawks "The Champ"
Joe Cocker "Woman To Woman"
The J.B.'s "Blow Your Head"
plus a complimentary bonus:
The J.B.'s "Blow Your Head (undubbed version)"
This was a massive Soul Kitchen tune, and played a big part in producers looking to Roy Ayers for samples:
Roy Ayers "Everybody Loves The Sunshine"
I brought Frankie these two 45's from Jamaica and he played them every week. No one in Manhattan was playing "No, No, No" but after Frankie did, a lot of djs followed suit.
White Mice "True Love""
Dawn Penn "No, No, No (You Don't Love Me)"
28 comments:
- dp said...
Stretch, you are ubiquitous like Roy Ayers. Last night at the screening at Mannahatta and today at my blog.
Franky Jackson's Soul Kitchen was def a legendary party even moreso for the eclectic mix of folks that came through. I literally ate my dinner there. SOB's had the best energy for the party.
You didn't miss too much at LQ unless you were rolling through deep. Between that space and the Underground's Friday night party Union Square I had to fight almost every weekend.
True story is that I just saw Chris this morning at the McD's on Court Street.
- January 11, 2008 at 12:00 PM
- STRETCH ARMSTRONG said...
Oh trust me, I know what was going on there in hindsight. I I have many friends that have crazy stories as I'm sure you do.
Can't believe you saw Chris today. Like so many friends whom I knew from going out regularly, I wonder what happened to him.
Did you peep the Wax Poetics piece on the LQ? Amazing. I could not recommend it more.
- January 11, 2008 at 12:06 PM
- Jim said...
For some reason, I've been thinking about Soul Chicken a lot recently. Dancin with some Columbia student at the Wetlands one - she was wearing clogs.
I'm not sure if it's true, but it seems like the standard "hip hop and classics" club format of the 90s was set at Frankie's party.
Thanks for the mammaries.
- January 12, 2008 at 10:02 AM
- STRETCH ARMSTRONG said...
From my point of view, Frankie was one of the really important djs downtown in the second half of the 80's. Really, it was him, Duke of Denmark and DJ Jules, and between the three of them, they consistently held down the best nights. Of course there were plenty of other djs, but somehow, these three stood out, if not simply for the fact that they had the best taste and variety in their selection of music which set them apart from other djs who specialized in a specific genre. For me, Frankie ands Duke were hugely influential; in fact, I think Frankie was the first dj I ever heard live, not counting seeing AJ Scratch with Kurtis Blow opening for The Clash. Prior to that, I was up on club music, but just through my sister, who was older and went out, as well as the radio. So many of the songs that I got down with as a dj early on were records I learned from Frankie, and then Duke. Frankie leaned more towards the eclectic and cool downtown crowd, whereas Duke was more firmly entrenched in the hip-hop side of things, which was reflected in his style of dress. The first time I ever saw Duke was at Vinyl Mania, in 1987, and he was wearing a black bubble jacket, a do-rag and Cazals. Believe it. But hip-hop was only one facet of Duke's repertoire. His knowledge of old R&B, disco and breaks was encyclopedic, and he was a passionate purveyor of dance music- turning hip-hop heads into house music junkies.
- January 12, 2008 at 10:46 AM
- STRETCH ARMSTRONG said...
As far as the hip-hop and classics format, there is no way that any single dj could claim credit for that. Like I said, Frankie, Duke and Jules played like that, but with dance music and reggae as well. When djs from the Bronx (Kid Capri most notably) and Brooklyn (Clark Kent) started playing downtown, they cut records more, and put on more of a show, but the flavor of music was similar.
- January 12, 2008 at 10:52 AM
- Chris said...
I cant imagine a DJ playing a song in it's entirety, let along not mixing. However, with a good deal of the classic break/funk/jazzy records of the late 60's and 70's, the pleasure of the songs was the entire song. The songs were written and performed with that idea, not with just what DJ's deemed the "break". I love both type of DJ's. The ones who look for the break and manually loop, and the ones who let the tracks just rock out. I really wish i was born about 8 years earlier, so that I could have been going out in the late 80's. Being born in 78, and having an older brother, I was exposed to hip hop at an extremely young age, (87-88) but I can only imagine how much deeper my musical knowledge would be today, if I was a bit older then.
Thanks for always posting great shit stretch..
Whats good with that Stretch Born to Live Remix? haha
- January 12, 2008 at 6:24 PM
- Stiefel said...
Great Blog...
As far as the "ammo" put it on a cd and put it out please i d pay.
The Godfather Don produced MC Gruff Demos would be something i d like to hear.
- January 13, 2008 at 6:25 AM
- kenny parker said...
Yo Stretch, what's up?
Everything you said about soul Kitchen was correct. I used to go all the time in like 90-91, I even saw Wesley Snipes there once (LOL).
I'm so happy you mentioned Duke of Denmark!!!
He used to do that spot on 14th and Westside Highway in 1989. He's one of my all time favorites.
- January 14, 2008 at 12:46 PM
- STRETCH ARMSTRONG said...
Like I said, Duke was a huge inspiration to me, and to a lot of people. He was so ahead of everyone, and wasn't even from here. I gotta dig up a Duke tape and do a posting on him. His story is pretty amazing. He's also the only dj I know that can really, really dance. He would regularly throw on the 10+ minute version of Ten City's "That's The Way Love Is" and come back 9 minutes later drenched in sweat from dancing so hard.
- January 14, 2008 at 1:57 PM
- Roderick said...
Wow. My mom has "No no no" on tape. She used to play it constantly a few years ago.
- January 14, 2008 at 3:10 PM
- Jim said...
Yo Chris, I hear you. I feel that way about Paradise Garage, Red Zone, and whatever else happened while I was still indulging my high school musical fantasies.
Yo Kenny Parker, that spot on the west side was Mars right?
- January 15, 2008 at 11:53 AM
- STRETCH ARMSTRONG said...
Duke was one of the original djs at Mars. The party, which is what I was referring to when talking about Duke, was called Trip, and it was on the 2nd floor of Mars. Duke dj'ed and Almighty Kay Gee of Cold Crush was the host/MC. I'll do a post about this. That party was insane.
- January 15, 2008 at 11:58 AM
- Brett said...
TRIP @ MARS!!!! i cut my teeth at that party. the duke of denmark left an strong impression on me musically.
around 89-91, that TRIP flyer was a prized possession. part of the selective door policy was that if you laminated it, you def increased your chances of being granted permission in by the flaming doorman. needless to say, i regularly sported mine right next to my RBG medallion. word up!
stretch is right about duke's hip-hop focus. i'll never forget listening to red alert premiere JungBro's 'Beyond this world' at home on my box b4 i stepped out to go. Then Duke played that joint that night at MARS. I was nutted.
Let's not even mention the Almighty Wizard KG. MIC CONTROL!! he kept the party feeling good. whether shouting out the ladies or pumping party chants, he was never corny, never overbearing, always on point. He & Duke were seamless as a duo.
The great thing too about TRIP was that i don't remember any fights in there. in fact these were the days of dancing crews. heads were coming to dance. save all the rest of that for somewhere else.
unfortunately i haven't found much type on TRIP or MARS. i look forward to your anecdotes. and if you put up a TRIP flyer or an DUKE/KG set, you'll make me cry.
Brooklyn Tech (86-90)
soul kitchen, trip, powerhouse, the building, cuando, sheets & pillows parties. NYC!!!!!!!
- January 18, 2008 at 5:09 AM
- STRETCH ARMSTRONG said...
Damn, Brett. You're gonna make me cry! The thing about Trip was that we KNEW how amazing it was. It was not taken for granted.
- January 18, 2008 at 8:13 AM
- Nick said...
Man, you took me back with that one, yo. Mars, Homebase, Sheets n' Pillows...what was the name of the party at Tavern on the Green? I think it was on Wednesdays, '91, '92. And Stretch, what was the name of the spot on St. Mark's? You used to spin there on Wednesdays, winter and spring of '95. I remember you broke "Survival of the Fittest" there.
- January 18, 2008 at 2:39 PM
- Anonymous said...
I dont want to make anybody cry but on the Dukes myspace there's some audio from Trip:
Go check it!
- January 19, 2008 at 1:09 PM
- DJ Duke said...
Son, for people that wanna listen to some old tapes from Trip I posted them on Myspace. www.myspace.com/superbadduke
NUFF SAID!! LOL That shit is for real.. especially the Trip with GRandmaster Caz and KG rocking...
Someone emailed told me about this blog so i thought I drop some knowledge.. =) Some people posted a few flyers from Trip.. I will too. soo... aight
- January 20, 2008 at 9:09 AM
- STRETCH ARMSTRONG said...
Duke what up man? Glad you chimed in here. But what's up with the emoticons??!!
- January 21, 2008 at 7:46 PM
- RicainParisien said...
Thanks for this trip down memory lane. I started going when it was already at Wetlands and continued until the S.O.B.'s era. Was that its final spot? What I really want to know is the name of that short-term Soul Kitchen spot below Union Square (saw Slick Rick there with his dookie ropes twice before they made him go back to jail!)and that sweat-box on Varick. That one had the heaviest bass of all the spots ("UFO" has never sounded as good). One of these places was called Grand if I remember correctly. There was another wierd short-term spot as well. Nobody has mentioned: it was nice to be able to buy a dime and a blunt by the toilets. It was not as nice having to round up girls or risk not getting in.
- January 21, 2008 at 9:37 PM
- Anonymous said...
the first time i heard "The Big Payback" on a loud sound system was at Soul Kitchen. My mind proceeded melt.
my cousin was visiting nyc once, and i took here there. out of her league, she started smoking blunts and drinking 40oz with these dreads. she puked everywhere, violently.
- January 22, 2008 at 7:31 AM
- Anonymous said...
Wooowww...the Duke of Denmark!!! You brought me back to 1988-89 when I first heard him spin @Mars when it was owned by Rudolf. Yeah he was definitely the man on the wheels. Not even DJ Dmitry (Deee-Lite) was messin' w/his collection. As for Frankie, dude is maaad cool once you get to know him. He always shared his record knowledge w/me. I guess because I knew alot as well, had an extensive collection of Blaxploitation films & we frequent the same record dealers. I remember hearing about Soul Kitchen startin' off back in 1989. I didn't started goin' until '91...and didn't stop goin' until the last of the party in early 2001. Jack would hook me @the door & Rodney the Bouncer would let me skip the line. LOL...yeah Wesley Snipes used to go there, so did Rosie Perez, Woody Harrelson, Russell Simmons, Peter Billingsly (Ralphie from "Christmas Story")...etc. Back then, there weren't that many parties on a Sunday, Monday, & Tues unless it was private and/or industry-related. That was Soul Kitchen's biggest nitche. Plenty of great times, cool people, and eclectic vibes!!!
- January 22, 2008 at 7:48 PM
- Anonymous said...
Wooowww...the Duke of Denmark!!! You brought me back to 1988-89 when I first heard him spin @Mars when it was owned by Rudolf. Yeah he was definitely the man on the wheels. Not even DJ Dmitry (Deee-Lite) was messin' w/his collection. As for Frankie, dude is maaad cool once you get to know him. He always shared his record knowledge w/me. I guess because I knew alot as well, had an extensive collection of Blaxploitation films & we frequent the same record dealers. I remember hearing about Soul Kitchen startin' off back in 1989. I didn't started goin' until '91...and didn't stop goin' until the last of the party in early 2001. Jack would hook me @the door & Rodney the Bouncer would let me skip the line. LOL...yeah Wesley Snipes used to go there, so did Rosie Perez, Woody Harrelson, Russell Simmons, Peter Billingsly (Ralphie from "Christmas Story")...etc. Back then, there weren't that many parties on a Sunday, Monday, & Tues unless it was private and/or industry-related. That was Soul Kitchen's biggest nitche. Plenty of great times, cool people, and eclectic vibes!!!
- January 22, 2008 at 7:49 PM
- Anonymous said...
Oh and btw...the name "Soul Kitchen" had originated from one of Frankie's favorite tracks by The Doors off their 1st album...the track---you guessed it..."Soul Kitchen"...Frankie & I had this discussion many moons ago...LOL
- January 22, 2008 at 7:54 PM
- Combat Jack said...
Yo whaddup Stretch. My two most influential spots that birthed me were Paradise Garage and Soul Kitchen. The earlier years wit the fried chicken, the colt 45 bottles (can't imagine that ish 2day) and the mommies was insane!!! Bagged mad latinas, chinas, morenas and french vanillas in the joint. The last of a New York moment.
The ill shit was Chris, the good homie, who was always blunted, was swimming in crazy mad women at the time, while my uptown homie was mad swimming in Chris' woman at the time. Had to stay mad the fuck partial on that one, especially since dude ALWAYS comped me at the door.
Whaddup dp?
- January 28, 2008 at 10:05 PM
- Anonymous said...
what up peoples i just this link to this blog from my boy bak in nyc. Reading it took me bak like a time line jumper. I was one of the many heads that suported the soul kitchen at the many spots it stop at. My best two were the supper club and wetlands.
I realy miss the way that party would keep the peace even with the large beer in take. ( a forty and a blunt ) it was nothin like it.
we need to bring that vibe bak to the peoples becuse the people need it.
How hard can it be just add some new blood with some new faces and a new club and what you get is soulkitchennyc with a twist.
- January 29, 2008 at 5:18 AM
- Dj Duke said...
Okay peeps.. I posted some old Trip flyers and pictures to www.myspace.com/superbaduke
- January 30, 2008 at 1:26 PM
- Dj Duke said...
okay, the correct web address is : www.myspace.com/superbadduke
- January 30, 2008 at 2:05 PM
- Anonymous said...
As a Southern Ct., transplant living in downtown Brooklyn, I knew in the mix of something special at the Soul Kitchen. I remember one night seeing Red Alert lounging right in front of me, just like he was lounging at his crib. That place attracted a people group who loved all that which was the foundation of hip hop, particularly underground hip hop. Gritty R&B. Big up to Roy Ayers, the Sunshine Man. And oh yeah, the barrel full of Colt 45 forty ounces and the barbecue chicken wings was a beautiful, beautiful thing, par for the course. TJ
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Rod Stewart Blames Ron Wood For Blowing Off Faves Reunion
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In a bizarre twist, long absent Faces frontman Rod Stewart actually blames Ron Wood for being the reason he hasn't committed to a Faces reunion. Wood, along with surviving members Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones, have played numerous times with Sex Pistols' bassist Glen Matlock, and Simply Red's Mick Hucknall standing in on lead vocals -- because each time Rod has been otherwise engaged. Rod was finally on track to reunite with the band earlier this year at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but backed out of the brief reunion performance at the 11th hour claiming he had the flu and was ordered by doctors to remain at home in Los Angeles.
Rod told us why he hasn't ever been able to fully commit to a reunion tour with the Faces: "Well, now Woody goes quiet, now he's got a few gigs with the Stones, y'know, you don't hear anything of it; he's all wrapped. . . That's the main reason why we can't get 'round to doing it, is until they, that lot pack up for good -- and I don't think that'll ever be happening quite soon, I can't commit to it, 'cause Woody'll say, 'Well, I gotta do this with the Stones' and I'll say, 'Hold on -- but I gave you eight months of this year for the Faces,' y'know? But we're all good mates and I swear on my life, it'll happen one day."
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