Mirage Nano sysPB-1 8″ Powered Subwoofer – Platinum
$175.00 – $195.00Price range: $175.00 through $195.00
An 8-inch down-firing woofer in a rounded cabinet, built as the bass module for Mirage’s Nanosat 5.1 system and factory-crossed at 120 Hz to suit it. Line-level and speaker-level inputs both, so it will connect to a receiver that has no sub output. Auto power on and off. Two units available: one rated 9 out of 10 on performance, one rated 7 after an amplifier-board repair. Both very good cosmetically.
Mirage Nano sysPB-1 8″ Powered Subwoofer – Platinum
2 available, please see below for details.
This compact Mirage Nano sysPB-1 powered subwoofer tucks an 8-inch down-firing woofer into a sleek, rounded enclosure designed to add warm, supportive bass to small and mid-size rooms without dominating the space.
Originally designed as the bass module for Mirage’s acclaimed Nanosat 5.1 speaker system, the sysPB-1 pairs beautifully with Nanosat satellites but also works well with other compact speakers where subtle, room-friendly low-end support is the goal rather than chest-thumping output. The 8-inch down-firing woofer uses Mirage’s Ribbed Elliptical Surround technology to reduce distortion and extend low-frequency reach beyond what the cabinet size might suggest. Both low-level (line/LFE) and high-level (speaker-level) inputs are provided, giving flexible connection options whether using a dedicated subwoofer output from a receiver or running speaker wire from an amplifier without a sub out. The crossover is factory-preset at 120 Hz, optimized for use with the Nanosat satellites, which simplifies setup — just connect, place, and play. An auto power on/off switch allows the sub to wake when signal is detected and sleep when idle, keeping energy use low. Both available units are in very good cosmetic condition, with only light signs of use and the platinum/dark grey finish presenting neatly in typical living spaces.
Key features and specifications:
8-inch down-firing woofer with Ribbed Elliptical Surround technology
Internal amplifier: 75 watts RMS / 300 watts dynamic peak
Frequency response: 30 Hz – 120 Hz (±3 dB)
Crossover: factory-preset at 120 Hz, optimized for Mirage Nanosat satellites
Inputs: low-level (line/LFE) input, stereo high-level (speaker-level) inputs
Power switch: Off / Auto / On
Front-ported bass-reflex enclosure with rounded corners
Finish: Platinum (dark grey cabinet with silver amp panel)
Dimensions and weight:
Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 13.5 x 13.5 x 11.7 inches (343 x 343 x 297 mm)
Weight: 20.1 lbs (9.1 kg)
This Mirage Nano sysPB-1 is an ideal bass companion for Nanosat satellites or any compact speaker setup in a bedroom, office, or small living room where tasteful, supportive low-end matters more than sheer volume. Its pre-optimized crossover and auto-power feature make for effortless plug-and-play integration.
Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day limited subwoofer warranty and our Perpetual Trade-Back Program, you can purchase with confidence.
Available options and pricing:
Unit A: $195 CAD — performance rated 9/10 relative to original new condition, offering tight, well-controlled bass for its size and suitable for both music-focused systems and home theatre use.
Unit B: $145 CAD — performance rated 7/10 relative to original new condition after amplifier-board repair, fully competent for home theatre and light music applications where absolute audiophile precision is not required.
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Mirage is a Canadian speaker brand, founded in Toronto in the late 1970s and later built by Audio Products International in Scarborough, in the same factory as Energy. Its bipolar and Omnipolar designs send sound in more than one direction. We carry Mirage towers, satellites, centre channels and subwoofers. We've had more than 110 Mirage listings so far. Every used Mirage here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.
The Mirage story
Jeff Percy, Jeff Soltysek and Patrick Dempster founded Mirage in Toronto in the late 1970s (1979, according to Stereophile). Kevin Voecks, later of Snell and Revel, did the original designs. Audio Products International of Scarborough, which already assembled Mirage speakers, took the company over in the mid-1980s.
Bipolar. The M-1 of 1987, begun by Voecks and completed by API's Ian Paisley, fired identical drivers forward and backward, in phase. Mirage's engineers worked with the National Research Council's loudspeaker research here in Ottawa.
Omnipolar. The OM-6 of 1997 was the first commercial version of Mirage's Omnipolar idea, and the Omnisat satellite system followed in 2002.
New owners. Klipsch bought API in 2006, and VOXX bought Klipsch in 2011. Later models were made in China; the 2007 OMD-28 was "designed by API in Canada and built in China". Around the end of 2022, Oscar Bernardo, a former API executive, bought the Mirage brand himself to relaunch it.
Which Mirage is which?
Early two-ways (1980s to early 1990s): models owners discuss include the SM-1, 190, 290, M-360 and M-460.
M-series bipolar (1987 to late 1990s): the M-1, M-3, and the "si" models such as the M-1si, M-3si and M-7si.
OM-series Omnipolar (1997 to early 2000s): the OM-6, OM-7 and OM-9, and the OM-5 subwoofer.
Home theatre: FRx (2001), Omnisat and Nanosat satellites (2002 to 2005), OMD (2007) and MX (2009), plus the OMNI towers and Uni-Theater.
Subwoofers: the BPS bipolar subs, the LF-150 and MM-6, and the Nano subwoofers.
Buying used Mirage: what to check
Surrounds. Materials vary by model: some M-series midranges use foam surrounds that turn brittle, while many woofers use rubber. Check the rear-firing drivers too.
Tweeters. Owners report that original M-1 tweeters become fragile and have been unavailable for years. Check that every tweeter plays, front and rear.
Powered woofers and subwoofers. Test the built-in amplifier at volume; owners report failed sub amplifiers with no replacement available.
Finish and pairs. M-series panels are lacquered and some clip off plastic fasteners, so look for damage. The M-1si was built in mirror-image pairs.
Placement. Omnipolar and bipolar speakers sound best well out from the wall.
Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.
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