Bluesound Duo

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Proprietary Digital Equalization: The Bluesound Duo Sub/Sat System incorporates proprietary digital equalization specifically designed for the BluesoundPowerNode or PowerNode 2 network music amp (sold separately), enhancing the performance of the speaker system. However, this sub/satellite system can also be used with other stereo amplifiers and AV receivers.

Two-Way Satellite Speakers (D20): The Bluesound Duo Sub/Sat System includes a pair of  two-way satellite loudspeakers for full-range sound. These speakers were developed in partnership with PSB. Each satellite speaker employs a 1" aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide and a 4" metalized polypropylene woofer with rubber surround. The drivers are housed in an acoustic suspension polymer enclosure and hidden behind a detachable cloth grille. The satellite speakers are fitted with binding post speaker terminals that will accept bare wire (up to 12AWG), pin-connectors and banana plugs (single only).

8"/110W Powered Subwoofer (D10): The Duo's powered subwoofer features a front-firing 8" metalized polypropylene woofer with rubber surround inside a bass-reflex enclosure with a down-firing port. The 8" woofer is driven by a 110-watt RMS (280-watt Peak) class H discrete MOSFET amplifier; developed in partnership with NAD Electronics.

• Controls: The powered sub provides audiophile-grade fine control over volume, crossover (60-160Hz), and phase (0°/180°) settings; allowing precision balancing of your music experience, no matter what the shape or size of your room.
• Inputs: The powered subwoofer is fitted with high-level (speaker) and low-level (RCA) inputs. The high-level speaker terminals are binding posts that will accept bare wire (up to 12AWG), pin-connectors, spade-connectors, and banana plugs (single/dual). The low-level inputs consist of stereo RCA jacks to connect the subwoofer or LFE output of your amplifier or receiver.
• Auto On/Off: The powered sub has a 3-way power switch on the rear panel. You can select Auto, which turns the unit on automatically when an input signal is received and off after the signal stops. You can also select On, which keeps the unit on; and Standby, which turns the unit off.

Note: If you are connecting the Bluesound PowerNode direct digital amplifier (sold separately), use the Right low-level (RCA) input on the powered sub and set the crossover dial to half-way and the phase switch to  0°. Then configure the Power Node for the Duo Sub/Sat System through the Bluesound app on your Apple iOS or Android mobile device.

Mounting/Placement Options: Each satellite loudspeaker comes with four self-adhesive rubber feet to safely and securely place the speakers on floor-stands or other AV furniture. The rubber feet add 0.4375" to the height of the speaker. Each satellite speaker also features a rear-panel 1/4"-20 threaded insert to wall-mount the speakers using optional articulating brackets (sold separately). You may place the powered subwoofer anywhere in your room, but it will perform best when it's on the same side of the room as the satellite speakers. Also, placing the subwoofer near a wall or in a corner will increase its loudness.

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