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Client bass-planning guide

The room does not need the biggest subwoofer. It needs the right amount of controlled bass.

Compare Triad's current 8, 10, 12 and 15-inch in-room powered subwoofers by extension, cabinet size, weight, amplifier power and placement—then choose what the room and seats actually need.

Published July 13, 2026By Denali Tech Team14 min read
Dedicated home theater with two Triad powered subwoofers flanking the projection screen
A pair of powered subwoofers can be designed into the theater instead of treated as an afterthought.
Fast answer: the 8-inch model is easiest to place in a smaller room, the 10-inch is a strong premium balance, the 12-inch reaches deeper for dedicated theaters, and the 15-inch is the large-room, high-output choice. The 15 is almost 40 inches tall and 156 pounds. Two correctly placed smaller subwoofers may deliver smoother bass across multiple seats than one oversized cabinet in a poor location.

Four sizes, shown honestly

The cabinet drawings below are proportionally scaled from the published width and height. They are not four reused product photos pretending to be different models—this view shows how quickly the real floor footprint and visual presence increase.

SMALLEST FOOTPRINT

Triad 8

33–300 Hz50 lb700W at 3Ω

The compact member of the family keeps the same dual-active-driver architecture, DSP and connection options in the easiest cabinet to place.

  • 11.18 W × 21.72 H × 9.66 D inches
  • RCA and balanced XLR inputs
  • Built-in wireless receiver
  • 50.5 mm voice coil
Best fit: smaller media rooms, music rooms and secondary zones where floor space matters.
PREMIUM BALANCE

Triad 10

27–300 Hz87 lb700W at 3Ω

A meaningful step in depth and physical output capability without the installation burden of the two largest cabinets.

  • 13.96 W × 26.96 H × 12 D inches
  • RCA and balanced XLR inputs
  • Built-in wireless receiver
  • 64 mm voice coil
Best fit: premium living spaces and medium theaters that need stronger extension with a manageable footprint.
THEATER IMPACT

Triad 12

23–300 Hz112 lb1200W at 3Ω

The 12-inch model adds a larger cabinet and more amplifier power for deep, high-impact bass in demanding rooms.

  • 16.75 W × 32.22 H × 14.34 D inches
  • RCA and balanced XLR inputs
  • Built-in wireless receiver
  • 64 mm voice coil
Best fit: dedicated theaters and larger rooms where deep extension and stronger playback levels matter.
MAXIMUM SCALE

Triad 15

21–300 Hz156 lb1200W at 3Ω

The largest current cabinet delivers the deepest published extension, but its size and weight require an intentional location and professional handling plan.

  • 20.75 W × 39.72 H × 17.7 D inches
  • RCA and balanced XLR inputs
  • Built-in wireless receiver
  • 64 mm voice coil
Best fit: large dedicated theaters and high-output systems with enough floor area, access and structure.

Current specification comparison

ModelPublished responseCabinet W × H × DWeightAmplifier ratingInputsPrimary planning advantage
TS-PWRD833–300 Hz11.18 × 21.72 × 9.66 in50 lb700W @ 3Ω
524W @ 4Ω
XLR + RCASmallest footprint and easiest placement
TS-PWRD1027–300 Hz13.96 × 26.96 × 12 in87 lb700W @ 3Ω
524W @ 4Ω
XLR + RCAStrong balance of extension and cabinet size
TS-PWRD1223–300 Hz16.75 × 32.22 × 14.34 in112 lb1200W @ 3Ω
900W @ 4Ω
XLR + RCADeep theater bass with higher amplifier power
TS-PWRD1521–300 Hz20.75 × 39.72 × 17.7 in156 lb1200W @ 3Ω
900W @ 4Ω
XLR + RCADeepest extension and largest-room capability

Specifications checked against the current official Snap One product pages on July 13, 2026. Amplifier ratings are published at 1% THD and 100 Hz. Verify the exact SKU, finish, current software availability and installation documentation before ordering.

See the physical scale before ordering

This lineup uses the same proportional cabinet scale. Height nearly doubles from the 8-inch model to the 15-inch model, while width and depth also grow substantially.

8 inch21.72 in tall
50 lb
10 inch26.96 in tall
87 lb
12 inch32.22 in tall
112 lb
15 inch39.72 in tall
156 lb

One large subwoofer or two smaller ones?

One larger cabinet

May reach deeper and produce more output from one location. It also concentrates all bass in one room position and creates a larger visual footprint.

Two planned locations

Can smooth seat-to-seat bass when placement and calibration are correct. This can matter more than maximum output at a single chair.

The room decides

Room dimensions, openings, seating, construction and usable locations must be modeled before quantity and size are finalized.

Design principle: choose the locations and coverage goal first. Then select the smallest model—or pair of models—that meets the required extension and output in those positions.

Built, tuned and supported as a system

The cabinet is only part of the result. Signal, power, finish, DSP and future service should be settled before the room is complete.

Triad technician hand-building a speaker cabinet in Portland
Built in Portland

Triad describes its speakers as handcrafted in its Portland facility, supporting custom finish and made-to-order integration.

Triad powered subwoofer DSP control interface on a phone
Room-specific DSP

Parametric EQ, crossover, phase, delay and power controls let the installer commission the subwoofer for its actual room and position.

Close view of a Triad powered subwoofer cabinet and magnetic grille finish
Designed to belong

High-gloss black is the ready-to-ship option. Six planned colorways plus custom paint and veneer matching help a visible cabinet work with the room.

OvrC service interface used to support a Triad powered subwoofer
Service after installation

OvrC and Control4 integration give the system designer useful remote support and diagnostic options when the network design is complete.

Installation and commissioning checklist

1. Map the listening seats

Show primary and secondary seats, not just the screen wall. Bass uniformity must be judged across the intended audience.

2. Test the locations

Front corners are convenient, but not automatically correct. Evaluate usable front, side and rear positions before furniture is fixed.

3. Reserve real space

Use the published width, height and depth. Include grille removal, connectors, ventilation, cleaning and safe handling access.

4. Plan signal and power

Choose XLR, RCA or optional wireless audio; provide local AC power and coordinate the source, processor and rack protection.

5. Choose the finish early

Ready-to-ship high-gloss black is different from a custom paint or veneer order. Lock the finish with the interiors schedule.

6. Measure and commission

Set level, crossover, phase, delay, parametric EQ and protection from measurements at the actual listening positions.

A simple client explanation

“The 8-inch model is compact. The 10-inch is the everyday premium balance. The 12-inch gives a dedicated theater more depth and impact. The 15-inch is a very large, 156-pound cabinet for rooms that truly need it. We choose the locations and number of subs first, then size the cabinets so every important seat gets smooth, controlled bass.”

Want the subwoofer plan solved before the room is finished?

Send Denali Tech the floor plan, seating layout, room dimensions, finish direction and target listening level. We can plan cabinet size, quantity, locations, power, signal, finish and commissioning as one system.

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