Magico S-Sub
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
87/100
Integration
80/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
75/100
Magico’s S-Sub targets the lowest octave with 15Hz extension, twin 13-inch drivers and a formidable 2,250W amplification platform. Rated for 120dB at 40Hz with under 1% distortion, this 250-pound powerhouse promises deep, controlled bass for reference-grade systems. Best of High End highlights the advanced driver and resonance-control thinking behind Magico’s S-series engineering.
Pros
Specified to reach 15Hz, with twin 13-inch drivers and 2,250W of amplification for serious low-frequency headroom.
Magico’s related S-series coverage emphasizes advanced transducer design and enclosure resonance control.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100
Bass
88/100
No review excerpts were provided. Score is provisional and based on Magico's reputation for accurate, tightly controlled low-frequency performance rather than explicit measured or listening evidence. Raise only if review comparisons to reference larger models are supplied.
Dynamics
86/100
No reviewer comments on slam, transient speed or headroom were provided. Score is provisional, assuming strong dynamics consistent with Magico engineering but requires listening evidence to confirm.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Integration
80/100
No review outcome language available about how the S-Sub blends with speakers. Score is a cautious, reputation-based estimate. Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence ('seamless', 'disappears', 'no boom') or lower Integration.
Build Quality
92/100
No build or finish notes were supplied. Score reflects Magico's high-end build reputation (cabinet rigidity, premium finishes) in absence of direct inspection or reviewer remarks.
Features Connectivity
80/100
No feature list or usability comments were provided. A passive baseline of 80 is applied (limited connectivity/controls typical of high-end subs unless DSP/wireless documented).
Value for Money
75/100
No reviewer price-performance commentary available. Given the listed price (~$20,500), score is conservative—excellent performance required to justify cost; supply reviewer language for refinement.
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Specifications
- Output
- Capable of delivering 120dB sound pressure level (SPL) with less than 1% total harmonic distortion at 40Hz
- Driver complement
- 2 x 13"
- Frequency response
- 15Hz—150Hz
- Amplifier power
- 2250W on 120V, 2500W on 230V
- Input impedance
- 45k ohms
- Dimensions
- 31.9”H x 19.25”D x 15.31”W
- Weight
- 250 pounds
Manufacturer's Description — Magico
The Magico S-SUB employs a pair of front-firing 13” drivers engineered specifically for this application. This drive unit features a two-layer 75mm voice coil with 0.6” of linear excursion in both directions, delivering powerful, low-distortion bass. The driver is rated at 550W RMS (continuous) with even greater capability at peak output. A super-stiff aluminum cone provides an ideal balance of rigidity and low mass, while an advanced motor system—with multiple copper shorting rings—ensures a highly stabilized magnetic field, reduced inductance variation, and minimal distortion. To support extreme linear travel, the spider incorporates woven-in tensile wires. The result is a driver optimized for maximum SPL with vanishingly low distortion.
The S-SUB’s enclosure was engineered through a combination of advanced computer simulation and rigorous physical testing to meet Magico’s uncompromising standards for rigidity, durability, and acoustic neutrality. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) guided the optimization of all structural elements, followed by extensive prototyping to confirm and refine the design. This R&D effort produced a thick, aluminum cabinet featuring innovative bracing and the most advanced damping materials available—yielding an enclosure with virtually no audible contribution.
Make it stand out
A high-power class-D amplifier delivers 2250W / 2500W (120V / 230V), providing substantial dynamic headroom. State-of-the-art DSP software enables precise calibration to the listening room and seamless integration with the associated speaker system. Users can access multiple EQ presets, auto-on detection, auto-off functions, and comprehensive clipping and thermal protection. All adjustments are made through a streamlined, network-based interface.Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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