McIntosh PS2K Powered Subwoofer (Each)

Overview

The McIntosh PS2K is a powered subwoofer with four 13-inch woofers, each driven by its own 500-watt amplifier. The combined amplification totals 2,000 watts, housed in a tall enclosure designed for substantial stereo and home theater systems.

Why This Model Matters

Its four-driver arrangement distributes low-frequency output across multiple dedicated amplifier-and-woofer sections. Carbon-fiber cone construction and McIntosh’s LD/HP motor approach are important parts of the driver design. Adjustable filtering, level, phase, and equalization provide tools for integrating the subwoofer with the room and main speakers. The amplifiers are built in, so the system supplies a suitable signal rather than speaker-driving power. Placement and calibration remain essential to realizing its potential.

Highlights

• Four 13-inch woofers
• Four dedicated 500-watt amplifiers; 2,000 watts total
• Carbon-fiber cone construction
• LD/HP woofer motor technology
• Adjustable filters, equalization, level, and phase

Who It's For

For listeners building a large theater or stereo system where substantial bass output and built-in amplification are priorities. It is best approached as a carefully installed and calibrated system component with room and access planned in advance.

Sold as: one powered subwoofer.