Atlantic Technology's Seven-Channel Soundbar Gets Upgrade

Atlantic Technology's home theater soundbar just got a major upgrade, the company announced on Monday. The new FS-7.1 is a redesigned version of the FS-7.0 seven-channel home theater soundbar touting higher performance and improved acoustics.

The FS-7.1 has been redesigned both inside and out. On the inside, the surround drivers are angled forward for improved surround-sound effects even in rooms with no side walls, and the crossover has been revoiced for more accurate sound and better power-handling. On the outside you'll notice that the enclosure and grilles have a new look, and it now includes both keyhole and threaded inserts for easy mounting. One thing that hasn't changed - the FS-7.1 has seven speaker-level inputs for direct connection to a seven-channel home theater receiver, just like its predecessor.

"The original seven-channel FS-7.0 soundbar was an instant hit," said Atlantic Technology's president, Peter Tribeman, "because it was (and still is!) the world's first and only seven-channel soundbar. Customers loved the simple hook-up and the sound was great, but a few thought it relied too much on side walls for surround. Well, the new design resolves that and it looks even better."

Atlantic Technology upgraded its companion subwoofer as well. The new 125-watt SB-900 subwoofer has a more powerful amplifier than the 100-watt SB-800, and an improved limiter that gives it the ability to play louder.

Both new components are available now. The FS-7.1 has an MSRP of $950 and the SB-900 is priced at $350.

FS-7.1 7-Channel Soundbar

• Woofer: (2) 4 x 6" (102 x 153mm) dual voice coil
• Tweeter: (3) 1" (25mm) soft dome
• Surround: (3) 3 1/4" (83mm) dual voice coil
• Frequency Response: 75Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohm
• Crossover Frequency: 2.5 kHz
• Sensitivity / Peak Output: 89 dB
• Recommended Amplifier Power / Amplifier Power-THD: 10 – 125 Watts RMS
• Dimensions w/ grilles (W x H x D): 43-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 5 1/4"
• 1105 x 140 x 134mm
• Weight (ea): 37bs

SB-900 Powered Subwoofer

• Woofer: 8" (203mm) long-throw
• Frequency Response: 32-200Hz ±3dB
• Crossover Frequency: 55-200Hz, variable; or bypass setting
• Sensitivity / Peak Output: 103dB SPL into 2000 cubic feet
• Recommended Amplifier Power / Amplifier Power-THD: 125 Watts RMS @<.5% THD
• Dimensions w/ grilles (W x H x D): 11 x 13 x 13"*
• 280 x 330 x 330mm
• Weight (ea): 28lbs