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Audio Control The Epicenter

Audio Control The Epicenter

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  • Last seen at $159.99 at Best Buy on Nov 10.
  • Our take on the Audio Control The Epicenter

    The Epicenter is AudioControl's bass restoration processor for car audio. It reads the low-frequency content in your music and synthesizes a new octave below it, so factory or streaming sources that roll off deep bass get weight they never had. A small half-DIN chassis with level and sweep controls, it sits between the head unit and the subwoofer amp. It is a one-trick box, but no equalizer or bass boost does what it does, and owners who want real sub-bass from stock systems swear by it.

    Best forStock or factory head unit ownersStreaming and MP3 listeners with thin bassSQ builds adding a subwooferAnyone who wants sub-bass without a new source unit
    Pros
    • Synthesizes an octave of bass the source never had
    • Works with factory radios and streaming audio
    • Compact half-DIN chassis fits tight spaces
    • Simple level and sweep controls
    • Long-standing reputation in car audio
    Cons
    • Can sound boomy or artificial if overdriven
    • Does nothing for midrange or treble
    • Requires a subwoofer and amp to be useful
    • Needs careful tuning to avoid muddiness
    • Older design with no digital input

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    Audio Control The Epicenter price history

    Lowest price we've seen: $159.99 on Nov 11 at Best Buy. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.

    What reviewers say

    Owners and installers treat The Epicenter as the classic fix for thin factory bass. Most say it adds depth that no bass knob can match, while critics warn it can sound unnatural when pushed too hard.

    What people mention
    • Bass outputPraisedOwners say it adds sub-bass depth that stock systems and streaming files lack.
    • Sound qualityMixedCritics say it can sound artificial or boomy when the level is set too high.
    • TuningMixedUsers report the sweep and level controls need careful adjustment to sound natural.
    • BuildPraisedOwners describe the small chassis as solid and easy to install.

    Specifications

    Effects Device Sound Enhancement
    Octave, EqualizerSource
    Width (")
    8.0Source
    Color
    BlackSource
    Effects Device Type
    ProcessorSource

    Questions and answers

    What does The Epicenter actually do?
    It analyzes the bass in your music and generates a new octave below it. That restores low end that factory radios and compressed files cut off.
    Do I need a subwoofer and amplifier?
    Yes. The Epicenter feeds a bass signal to an amp, so it only helps if you already have or plan to add a subwoofer.
    Will it work with a factory head unit?
    Yes. It accepts speaker-level input, which is why it is popular for stock systems that cannot be replaced easily.
    Does it improve all music?
    It helps most on tracks with rolled-off or compressed bass. On already bass-heavy recordings it can add too much, so use the level control sparingly.
    How big is it?
    It is a half-DIN unit about 8 inches wide, 1.2 inches tall and 5.5 inches deep, so it fits in tight spaces behind the dash.
    Is it better than a bass boost or equalizer?
    A boost only raises existing bass. The Epicenter creates new low-frequency content, so it goes deeper than an EQ can on a thin source.
    Where is the Audio Control The Epicenter cheapest?
    At Best Buy, for $159.99, as of our latest check.

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    Height (")
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    Depth (")
    5.5Source
    Weight (lb)
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