Definitive Technology Descend DN8 Subwoofer in White

DN8’s unique 3XR Architecture™ means it performs louder and clearer than other 8” subwoofers.

Fits Anywhere
Just over one foot wide

Loud & Clear
Unique 3XR Architecture

More Bass
Like a 10” subwoofer in an 8” sub cabinet

More Bass from the Same Space
Descend’s unique 3XR Architecture provides triple the bass-producing 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.

Passive Radiators for louder, lower, cleaner bass
As the core technology behind Descend’s 3XR Architecure, its passive bass radiators enable the DN8 to play as loud and low as a 10” ported sub without unwanted port noise distortion. Passive radiators also deliver a smooth frequency response like a sealed sub, but with the port-like ability to play louder and lower in a smaller enclosure.
What you get is the best of both worlds: louder, clearer bass than a ported sub from a smaller enclosure than a sealed sub.

3XR Architecture™
for as much bass as a ported 10” subwoofer

The DN8 is equipped with a 500-watt peak custom Class D digital amplifier, designed to get the most out of the DN8’s 3XR Architecture. This custom amplification provides the Descend DN8 enough power and efficiency to play as low as 35Hz from a one-foot wide box.

Custom Class D Digital Amplification for immediate impact
Because the DN8 Class D amplifier is so efficient, little power is wasted as heat, and its entire output is dedicated to providing significantly smoother bass and greater impact. This allows the DN8 subwoofer to blend naturally into any audio system while producing greater volume and impact than competitive designs.

Control & Customization - Plays Well With Others
You can customize the DN8 to the needs of your application, system and space. The DN8 features built-in controls for variable volume, low pass filter and phase (0/180°) for optimum bass levels and the ability to customize it to the specific needs of your system.

Back Panel Controls for optimized bass levels
Manually adjust DN8’s variable volume, low pass filter, and phase so it always sounds perfect within your system.

Variable Volume
Adjust the volume level of your subwoofer to ensure perfectly proportioned bass for your audio system and your room.

One, two, or four subs for smoother bass throughout the room
While a single subwoofer can add bass and enhanced realism to any system, it may not provide consistent frequency response throughout the room.

When two or more subwoofers are properly employed throughout the room, sound waves disperse more evenly, flattening the frequency response. The result is smoother bass throughout the room, helping to eliminate boomy locations or dead spots.

Specifications


Overall
Colors Glacier White & Midnight Black
Transducers 8” long-throw woofer
Passive Radiators Dual 8” 3XR™ Configuration
Bass Type Bass Radiator
Feet Permanently Installed Feet with Rubber Pad
Dimensions 12.8” x 12.0” x 13.1”
324.8 x 305.8 x 331.6 mm

Performance
Amplifier Type Class D
Peak Power 500W
Continuous (RMS) 200W
Frequency Response (-/+ 3dB) 35 Hz → 200 Hz
Low-Pass Crossover Freq 60 Hz → 120 Hz
Phase Adjustment 0 / 180°
Power Supply Internal
IEC 3 prong jack
120V/240V switch
Europe (<.5W Compliance) Yes

Inputs
LFE Single RCA
Speaker Left/Right 5-way binding posts

Controls
Main Power Auto/Off
Volume Control Potentiometer w/ center detent
Low Pass Control Potentiometer w/ center detent
Phase Control 2-way switch
Status RGB LED Yes