Thiel SW-1 Brochure

THIEL

SW1 Subwoofer

using SmartSub™ Technology

THIEL SW1 Subwoofer

The world’s most advanced

subwoofer for total sonic integration

The first intelligent
subwoofer—simple,
seamless, and smart

THIEL SW1 Subwoofer System:
SW1 SmartSub™ subwoofer cabinet and
SC1 SmartSub™ Controller

The SW1 system: Brains, brawn, and beauty

The SW1 is the most advanced and versatile subwoofer system available. Its innovative design provides
exceptionally deep, uniform, dynamic, and low distortion reproduction for extremely realistic bass. In addition,
THIEL’s patent-pending SmartSub™ technology enables the SW1 system to overcome the problems exhibited by
conventional subwoofers—poor integration with the system’s main speakers and altered response due to nearby
walls—to deliver near-ideal performance with virtually any type of main loudspeaker and with virtually any room
placement. The SW1 is the first intelligent subwoofer—simple, seamless, and smart.

The Subwoofer: Powerful, extremely realistic bass reproduction

The woofer unit is a stand-alone subwoofer for reproducing the “point one” channel in a home theater system. It uses
two very high performance, high output 10-inch drivers powered by a high efficiency, 1000 watt switching mode
amplifier. The amplifier’s circuitry includes the aspects of SmartSub™ technology that correct response problems
caused by nearby walls and eliminates compression distortion normally caused by high power to the drivers.

The Controller: Perfect sonic integration for seamless sound

The optional companion SC1 Controller can be used in augment mode to extend the bass range of the main
speakers or in crossover mode to transfer the bass energy from the main speakers into the subwoofer for higher
output levels. The Controller’s SmartSub technology allows near perfect integration with any speaker, regardless of
brand, by automatically calculating the subwoofer response that provides seamless integration. The Controller unit
has two channel circuitry so that stereo bass can be preserved when used with two or more subwoofer units. It is
remote controllable, has balanced and unbalanced low level inputs and outputs, and can be used with up to 16
subwoofer units in very large systems.

TH I E L ’ s

SmartSub

Technology

SC1 SmartSub™ Controller

™

• Perfect integration with any speaker with Smart-Match technology

• Correction of wall and corner placement problems with Smart-Room filter

• Eliminates thermal compression distortion with Smart-Power design

(patent pending) (patent pending.)

(patent pending)

(patent pending)

Smart-Match Technology

The innovative SmartSub™ Controller provides unprecedented ability to perfectly match the SW1 to any speaker,
regardless of brand or type, for seamless, coherent sound. Other subwoofers require that you endlessly experiment
with settings for crossover frequency, level, and phase with no intelligible way of determining optimal settings and
often concluding in unsatisfactory results. THIEL’s SmartSub technology takes the guesswork out of subwoofer
adjustments by automatically calculating the ideal subwoofer response from information you enter about your
main speakers. The result is perfectly balanced sonic performance equivalent to a full-range speaker with

extremely high output capability and very deep bass.

Smart-Room Filter

Like any speaker, a subwoofer placed near room walls or in a

corner will produce uneven response, with some frequencies

being overemphasized and others reduced. Through special

circuitry in its amplifier, the SW1 can be easily adjusted to

completely and accurately eliminate wall interaction
problems for any placement—without microphones,

equalizers, or complicated measurements. The

result is the elimination of room boundary

problems for outstandingly balanced and

SW1 SmartSub™ amplifier

smooth bass reproduction.

Smart-Power Design

The large amount of power used in small, high output subwoofers can produce
substantial heating of the drivers’ voice coils which, if uncorrected, lowers
output and alters tonal balance. The SW1 amplifier’s unique electronic circuitry
corrects for compression distortion by measuring voice coil temperature, then
automatically compensates for reduced sensitivity and response changes,
resulting in more dynamic and tonal low frequency reproduction.

SmartSub™ Technology eliminates the major

problems and limitations that conventional

subwoofers have in matching the system’s main

speakers and the room.

SW1

SmartSub

cabinet

™

Very high excursion

suspension

Heavy cast

aluminum

chassis
for rigidity
and clarity

Short 6 layer

voice coil that

never leaves

long gap for

low distortion

THIEL SW1 Woofer

Thick aluminum diaphragm to maintain

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Very long, 1-1/2" gap

length for very

high output

with low distortion

Copper pole

sleeve for

lower distortion

clarity under high demands

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Copper ring to

stabilize magnetic field for

lower distortion and

more tonal reproduction

2-1/2" diameter

voice coil

for high power

handling

Very large,

double-stacked

magnets for
good control

Advanced design woofers

for very extended, high output bass

The SW1 uses two very high output, very low distortion
10-inch drivers. THIEL’s innovative short coil/long gap
motor systems achieve extremely low distortion and the
drivers’ aluminum diaphragms contribute to the SW1’s
outstanding tonal
response.
20-pound magnet
structures and
special high
excursion
suspensions allow
each driver to move
a very large amount
(65in3) of air for
effortless, realistic
reproduction of the
most demanding
sources.

SW1 woofer

SC1 SmartSub

™

Controller

SW1 Subwoofer Specifications:

Subwoofer Cabinet

LFE Input response 17 Hz-300 Hz, ±0.5 dB
Normal input response 12 Hz-300 Hz, ±0.5 dB

Size 11" W x 20" D x 23.5" H
Weight 108 pounds
Acoustic Output up to 105 dB @ 20 Hz, 112 dB @ 30 Hz
Sensitivity 1 volt for 120 dB@1m

Amplifier

Type Switching, Class D
Power 1000 watts, RMS

Controller

Distortion less than .1% at 3 volt output
Size 17" W x 8.25" D x 1.75" H

SW1 Warranty

10 Years

Beautiful cabinets finished especially for you

THIEL’s wide choice of cabinet finishes is a decorator’s dream. Hand-selected wood veneers are beautifully finished to enhance

any home decor. We can stain or paint a cabinet, and our craftsmen can even custom match your favorite piece of furniture.

Let us customize a cabinet
especially for you. We can

paint, stain, and even match

a cabinet to your furniture.

Birds-eye Maple

Maple

Natural Cherry

Amberwood

Dark Cherry

Morado

Walnut Ebony Black Ash

Visit www.thielaudio.com for complete information about how easy it is to set-up and use the SW1

TH I E L

Ultimate Performance Loudspeakers

1026 Nandino Boulevard, Lexington, KY 40511 • Telephone [phone] • Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.thielaudio.com

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