The Vestra subwoofer series offers three new models - the W10, W12 and W15 - ideally suited to entry and mid-positioned speaker series, whether "used traditionally or deployed within custom installation applications", says Monitor Audio.

Engineered and developed alongside Monitor Audio's premium Anthra Series Subwoofers, each of the three Vestra Subwoofers includes an acoustic package that enables "Monitor Audio to deliver on its Transparent Design Philosophy" that aims to harmoniously combine superior design elements, intuitive user experience and advanced acoustic engineering.

Starting with Monitor Audio's signature C-CAM (Ceramic-Coated Aluminium Magnesium) high-linear excursion drivers, which we're told result in a more fatigue-resistant, stronger and lighter cone, alongside offering far greater pistonic movement under extreme stresses, over standard aluminium cones.

In the Vestra, these are paired with powerful new motor systems featuring triple suspension in the W12 and W15 for greater control and precision under extremely low frequencies. According to the manufacturer, they also benefit from uprated venting for improved airflow and larger, round-wound voice coils made of high-purity copper wire that delivers the highest possible BI (field strength). We're told that FEA optimisation of the steel components also helps linearise the Bl curve - this results in improved consistency of the magnetic field through the gap, which reduces distortion. Furthermore, the C-CAM bass driver surround has been optimised to allow the largest cone surface possible. The company says this controls the excursion without overstretching, causing distortion, or breaking.

Pushing the C-CAM drivers along is a Class-D 250-Watt amplifier in the Vestra W10, whilst a 500-Watt Class-D amplifier powers the Vestra W12 and W15. Monitor Audio underlines that these have been configured to match the drive unit and speaker system. The same goes for the power supplies.

The amplifier also offers a range of connectivity options, such as unbalanced Stereo RCA, LFE unbalanced RCA inputs, useful DSP pre-set configuration modes for in-room position optimisation and a 12-volt trigger.

The cabinets of the Vestra subwoofers are constructed from rigid, reinforced, and braced 15mm thick MDF and are finished in contemporary black or white vinyl with painted matte, 21mm thick front baffles. The cabinets are designed to mitigate unwanted resonance, "delivering pure, undistorted bass that resonates deeply." The W10 and W12 models benefit from a fully sealed enclosure, which is ideal for placement versatility, whilst the larger W15 utilises a ported design extending low-frequency extension further for maximum bass slam.

Monitor Audio states that it's new that Vestra subwoofers will deliver exceptional bass responses with swiftness, dexterity, total control, and total power, which delivers musicality and depth.

The Monitor Audio Vestra Series is available in matte white and matte black with the following recommended retail pricing per unit:

• Vestra W10: £600 | US$800 | €750 | A$1,199
• Vestra W12: £750 | US$1,000 | €900 | A$1,499
• Vestra W15: £900 | US$1,200 | €1,150 | A$1,849

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