Mordaunt-Short Alumni 9: Active Subwoofer

Providing a tight and controlled bass to any movie soundtrack is the Alumni 9 digital subwoofer, a fact underlined by an extremely low frequency response. It uses a brand new 8 inch ultra long throw woofer, the latest in Mordaunt-Shorts illustrious line of subwoofer technologies. Alumni 9 delivers an impressive 120W of power and all from a remarkably compact cabinet. Indeed the subwoofers box is so small it blends seamlessly into any room.

The cabinets vent is carefully terminated for extremely low mechanical noise and distortion. Meanwhile, the downward firing port and forward firing woofer combine to produce a very clean response and reproduction of the lowest frequencies. Low level and high level inputs, phase control and volume/frequency filter complete this impressive sub. The Alumni 9 also comes with custom made feet to facilitate perfect operation in any environment.

Alumni 9 Subwoofer Features:

- 120W subwoofer featuring an entirely new 8 inch ultra long throw woofer
- Compact contemporary size blends seamlessly into any environment
- Subtle satin-finish black and white options
- Dedicated feet for any environment

Alumni stands info

For the perfect finishing touch to your system, Alumni 8 have the option of dedicated speaker stands with integrated cable management which cleverly channel wires away.

The stands are extremely discrete but also ensure your speakers have a firm base. Thanks to a hollow design speaker wire can be directed tidily from terminals to source equipment.

Alumni stands are the perfect way to get the most from your 5.1 set-up without impinging on your current listening environment

Alumni 9 Subwoofer Specifications:

Sensitivity Line in: 270mV (for max output)
High level in: 2.15V (L&R driven for max output)
Frequency response 35Hz - 200Hz
Power 120W amplifier built in
Mains voltage 220 - 240 volts 50Hz or
110 - 120 volts 50 - 60Hz
Power consumption 240 Watts
Drive units 8 inch long throw CPC woofer
Crossover Active/variable from 50 - 160Hz
Dimensions (h x w x d) 376 x 260 x 354mm
Weight 15kg

Alumni 9 Subwoofer Reviews

AV Max - July 2009
The Mordaunt-Short's Alumni is definitely a notch above the rest of the shouty, forward and distinctly distorted small speaker packages; it is evolved, clean and serene. Characters like good depth, diminutive but sharp and fine vocals, accurate texture and grain in the sound makes it a good music and movie package.

Home Cinema Choice - December 2008
... the stability of the timbre from speaker to speaker is admirable - such smooth transititon around the room makes these aural effects come to life.

DVD & BluRay Review - June 2008
... exceptional surround sound performance that is both rich and seamlessly integrated across all five main channels. And it doesn't cost the Earth either.

Home Theater (USA) - March 2008
These people know exactly what music lovers want, and they deliver in these beautiful, well-made, and terrific sounding-speakers. 96%

DVD Home Theater (Greece)
The Alumni system produces a great sound and is without doubt a best buy that many would have priced higher. Don't think twice!

What Home Cinema - November 2007
A compelling surround sound speaker package with one of the tightest sounds we've heard from a sub/sat system.