HHB Launches Circle 1 Powered Subwoofer

January 28, 1999 -- HHB Communications launches the Circle 1, an advanced powered sub-woofer, at the NAMM Convention. The Circle 1 is developed primarily to complement five HHB Circle 5 monitors in a high performance, cost effective 5.1 surround sound monitoring system.

The new Circle 1 sub-woofer employs a custom-designed 12-inch (300mm) low moving mass, fast transient attack bass driver in a compact, bandpass cabinet to deliver a detailed and controlled low-end response right down to 33Hz. The complete absence of any limiting between the 100 watt amplifier ensures that the frequency response remains balanced at all listening levels and an on-board fivechannel active crossover enables the Circle 1 to be incorporated easily into either stereo, 3.1 or 5.1 surround, monitoring systems without the need for additional amplification or filtering. All inputs and outputs are on balanced XLRs, with additional controls for Input Sensitivity, LF Boost and Phase.

Central to the design philsophy of the Circle range is the development of a consistent sonic signature across all the speakers, making it easy to configure accurate multi-channel monitoring solutions to match every application and budget.

"Our Circle 5s are already a huge hit with everyone who hears them, with most people frankly amazed by how little they cost," says David Beesley, president of HHB Communications USA. "Now, with the launch of the Circle 1 powered sub-woofer, we can offer our customers a professional 5.1 surround sound monitoring solution at a price not previously associated with accurate, high quality studio monitoring.

For more information, visit HHB on the web at www.hhb.co.uk.