Lot #20: Vintage Energy e:XL-S8 8" Powered Subwoofer - 100W MOSFET - Made in Canada

High-performance Energy e:XL-S8 powered subwoofer. Highly regarded by audiophiles for its musical accuracy and tight low-end response, this sub is driven by a robust 100-Watt discrete MOSFET amplifier paired with an 8-inch driver. It features a heavy-duty cabinet design engineered and Made in Canada during a golden era of high-end Canadian loudspeaker production. Key Technical Specifications & Features: • Amplifier Power: 100 Watts RMS (Discrete MOSFET design for clean, high-current delivery) • Driver: 8-inch high-excursion woofer • Adjustable Low-Pass Filter: Fully variable from 50Hz to 100Hz to match seamlessly with your main bookshelf or tower speakers • Bass Volume Control: Convenient front-panel or back-panel adjustments to balance output levels • Flexible Inputs: Includes a dedicated XOVER Input (bypasses internal crossover for AVR control), standard SUB Input, and High-Level (Speaker Level) Inputs for older stereo receivers lacking a dedicated sub-out • Status Indicator: Integrated "Active" LED light on the amplifier panel • Build Quality: Serial number e:XL-S8-1 / #033785, proudly engineered and manufactured in Canada Energy Loudspeakers has long been a legendary name in the audio industry, famous for its research partnership with the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada. This collaboration resulted in speakers known for flat frequency response, low distortion, and wide dispersion. The e:XL series represents a peak period for the brand before its acquisition, offering true audiophile engineering at an accessible level. MOSFET amplifiers from this era are highly valued for offering a warmer, more "valve-like" sound profile compared to modern, cheap Class-D digital amplifiers. Pickup category timeslot {A}