Specifications

This is by no means the fault of the SMS-1. Even without it, I could have produced a

similar effect by running the sub too hot. Nor is it a criticism of the sub, since every sub

has a finite limit beyond which it is not sensible to push it. It is simply the case that the

combination of the EQ boosts correcting dips in the response, taken together with Preset

1 which runs the with a +5 dB contour boost at 35 Hz, proved too much.

The manual contains several warnings to this effect. Before letting rip with one of these

demanding soundtracks, it would be prudent to set your master volume initially low, and

increase it cautiously until you are confident that your subwoofer can take it all in its

stride.

Conclusions

The SMS-1 is a serious audio processor at a reasonable price tag, and if you consider

buying one, you probably already have a good subwoofer. The SMS-1 will simply let you

unleash its full potential. When it becomes time to upgrade to a newer, bigger sub, the

SMS-1 will still be around to help integrate it. The ability to upgrade the software means

it is unlikely to become obsolete anytime soon. It can therefore be viewed as good value

and a sound long term investment.

This product has a very useful box of tricks. It will tell you things about your system and

room that you never knew before, and it provides you with a set of tools from which you

can select the most appropriate to fix your specific problems. This is a great example of a

product where the whole is far greater than the sum of its parts. Once you get one, I

guarantee you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

- Roger Welch –

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