Features
- 15″ premium high-EMF XLT active driver
- 15″ mass-tuned SLAPS-15v2 passive bass radiator
- High-efficiency Class D amplifier
- DSP control through via mobile app
- 2x the radiating surface for impactful response
- Small form factor for versatile placement
- Multi-path optocoupler protection circuitry
- 3-way On/Auto/Off signal sensing switch
- Operation status LED indicator
- Low level RCA and balanced XLR inputs
- Low level RCA and balanced XLR outputs
- Mono DSP
- Input selector switch
- Selective variable crossover
- Auto room correction (iWoofer™ Pro only)
- Up to 25 bands of parametric EQ
- On-the-fly variable Q EQ
- Sub-harmonic synthesizer
- Removable cloth grilles
- Remote and remote eye included
- High gloss black piano finish
Specifications
- Active Driver Size: 15″
- Passive Driver Size: 15″
- Amplifier Power: 1000W peak dynamic
- Amplifier Class: Class D
- Frequency Response: 18Hz–115Hz
- Crossover Frequency: 40Hz–180Hz
- Enclosure Type: Passive tuned
- Dual 3″ (76mm) diameter Kapton voice coil
- Nominal Impedance: Dual 4-Ohm
- HxWxD: 18″ (458mm) x 17.6″ (448mm) x 21.25″ (540mm)
- With grilles and feet
- Weight: 75 lb (34 kg)
In The Box
- (1) MiniMe DSP P-15 subwoofer
- (1) Power cable
- (1) Remote
- (1) Remote eye
- (2) Removable grilles
- (1) Product manual
The Challenge: Big Bass, Small Spaces
The search for powerful, room-filling bass often clashes with modern interior design and space constraints. Traditional subwoofers, designed to produce deep bass frequencies with significant force, often feature large, visually prominent enclosures that disrupt a room’s aesthetics and occupy excessive space. This presents a major challenge for those who want the impactful experience of deep bass in films and music but cannot fit bulky equipment into their living spaces. The engineering challenge is to create a compact subwoofer that maintains the acoustic performance and richness typically associated with high-quality subwoofers. Achieving this is complex, as significant hurdles arise when producing substantial low frequency energy from a smaller unit. While there have been many attempts to design high-performance compact subwoofers, many products have not succeeded, resulting in options that either underdeliver on performance or are priced too high for the quality they offer.
The Solution Realized
The Earthquake MiniMe DSP P-15 is the ultimate solution to this challenge. Elegantly designed with a high-gloss piano black finish and dual drivers, the MiniMe DSP P-15 caters to those seeking exceptional audio quality and aesthetic appeal. Measuring less than eighteen inches cubed, its compact form allows for versatile placement.
At its core, the MiniMe DSP P-15’s performance arises from a triad of advanced technologies: a powerful 15-inch premium XLT active driver, a redesigned 15-inch SLAPS passive radiator, and a robust 1000 watts peak Earthquake enhanced Class D amplifier. It also features customizable Digital Signal Processing (DSP), controlled through the iWoofer™ mobile app, enabling users to tailor the subwoofer’s response to their room and personal preferences.
High-Efficiency Powerhouse
The MiniMe DSP series represents the convergence of power and efficiency in a compact design. This impressive unit features a robust 1000-watt peak Class D amplifier, achieving an exceptional efficiency rate of over 90%. What does this mean for you? It means that more power is directed towards sound reproduction, with less energy wasted as heat. This is particularly crucial for compact systems like the MiniMe DSP P-15, ensuring reliable operation while extending the lifespan of its components.
By utilizing the advanced technology of a high-efficiency Class D amplifier, the MiniMe can pack a powerful 1000-watt power source into its sleek frame. This remarkable efficiency works seamlessly with the innovative SLAPS-15v2 passive radiator system, reducing the load on the amplifier. Consequently, the amplifier doesn’t need to work as hard to deliver those high output levels, thereby enhancing the system’s overall performance.
The result? You’ll enjoy a richer acoustic experience, with impressive sound pressure levels (SPL) and deep bass extension that far exceed what you might expect from a unit of this size and power. It’s a masterful optimization of sound system design, ready to elevate your audio experience.
One Passive Radiator to Rule Them All
The MiniMe DSP P-15’s outstanding capabilities are anchored in Earthquake Sound’s patented Symmetrically Loaded Audio Passive System (SLAPS) technology. This technology significantly boosts subwoofer efficiency and enhances subharmonic frequency reproduction at high SPL levels. Unlike conventional passive radiators, SLAPS features a unique symmetrical design with dual identical suspensions and a specified mass, allowing it to move air equally in both directions without a center spider.
Built entirely from the ground up, SLAPS overcomes the inherent limitations of traditional sealed enclosures, such as increased pneumatic pressure that limits driver excursion and causes compression, and ported enclosures, which can experience port noise and uncontrolled excursion near their tuning frequency. SLAPS technology allows the MiniMe concept to produce remarkable bass performance from a smaller enclosure, allowing the active driver to achieve audio quality typically associated with much larger systems. Challenging for competitors to duplicate, this patented technology represents a substantial investment in R&D, establishing a unique competitive advantage and confirming the product’s premium positioning.
The benefits of the SLAPS system are numerous and significant:
- Increased Efficiency and Output: SLAPS can add up to +6dB of bass output compared to regular sealed and ported enclosures of similar volume.
- Deep, Dynamic, Powerful Bass from Compact Volumes: It enables the reproduction of profound low frequencies from a smaller cabinet than would typically be required.
- Compression-Free Excursion: The active driver can operate with unrestricted movement, resulting in cleaner and more impactful bass.
- Elimination of Port Noise: By eschewing traditional ports, SLAPS avoids the chuffing and turbulence artifacts that can plague ported designs.
- Accurate, Pistonic Movement: The symmetrical design ensures identical properties in both the negative and positive pressure domains, leading to precise, piston-like behavior without the hesitation observed in some passive devices.