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Speaker Asylum: REVIEW: T.B.I. Magellan VIP Active Bass Module Speakers by GrassrootsDude General speaker questions for audio and home theater. |
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Model: Magellan VIP Active Bass Module Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $1250 Description: Embedded Transmission Line Powered Subwoofer Manufacturer URL: T.B.I. Model Picture: View
Review by GrassrootsDude on August 02, 2008 at 10:28:39
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for the Magellan VIP Active Bass Module
After considering several options, we chose this unconventional sub from a smaller brand. As we desired a versatile and musical subwoofer over those with visceral traits alone, the Magellan was a great match for our needs. It provides “bass texture†that subs costing much more demonstrate, yet has great flexibility and control to match with various sets, types, and brands of speakers.
Reaching down to a manufacturer claimed (and undisputed by this writer)18Hz frequency response, the VIP also reaches up into the 150hz territory making it a great match for full range speakers and monitors alike. Though subs are notoriously difficult to position in rooms, this subwoofer has stayed in the location where we first placed it, just to the right of center, between our mains, and have had no trouble “dialing it in†to seamlessly match our reference mains. The Magellan’s unique shape also makes it more placement versatile than most other subs (try sliding some very competent alternatives under a couch!) while sacrificing neither timber or range; the aptly named VIP is physically discrete and probably more universally welcome in most rooms, than the majority of the large, box-shaped competitors! Kudos to TBI for literally thinking “out of the boxâ€, creatively producing an awesome, unique and yet very utilitarian product!
J. Gower
Product Weakness: Too small if you have a complex about these things :). Two would be better for those who only enjoy gutteral BOOM for movies .... otherwise, none. Product Strengths: Tight, Musical Bass; unassuming / easy to place size; value; unique.
Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Behringer A500x5 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): NuForce AVP17 Sources (CDP/Turntable): Denon 3910 Universal DVD Speakers: Onix Strata Minis Cables/Interconnects: Generic Music Used (Genre/Selections): Everything Time Period/Length of Audition: 9 Monhs Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Monster Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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Topic - REVIEW: T.B.I. Magellan VIP Active Bass Module Speakers - GrassrootsDude 10:28:39 08/2/08 ( 0)
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