The OSD (Optimal Speaker Design) SS8 ranks #15 out of 48 total Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) for sound quality. See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.
Brand: OSD
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#15 OSD (Optimal Speaker Design) SS8: $249 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 76.7 dB at 20 Hz and 111.0 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, side enclosure with 8” (203mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room.
Cons: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 400.0H x 539.8W x 139.7D mm cabinet and 5.2 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.
Notes: low profile (<8in)
How it compares: Just above it: Dayton Audio MKSX4 - $104 cheaper, 1.2dB more max output. Just below it: Klipsch Flexus Sub 100 - $31 more, 1.9dB less max output.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 111.0 dB |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 15.7"H x 21.3"W x 5.5"D (400.0 x 539.8 x 139.7 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, side |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 76.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 86.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 90.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 103.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 115.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 115.7 dB |
| Warranty | 2? |
| Weight | 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.