{"product_id":"theory-audio-sb85-soundbar","title":"Theory sb85 Three-Channel Soundbar for 85\" TVs | The Grid","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTheory Audio Design sb85 Three-Channel Soundbar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Theory Audio Design sb85 is a high-output, three-channel passive soundbar engineered to deliver cinematic performance in luxury home theaters and premium living spaces. Designed to complement 85-inch televisions, it combines six 5-inch carbon-fiber woofers, three 1.4-inch compression drivers and three independently ported enclosures in a slim, architectural aluminum cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith bass extension to 54 Hz, wide 125-degree dispersion and more than 124 dB of maximum combined output, the sb85 offers the dynamic capability of a dedicated front speaker system without the visual footprint of separate left, center and right loudspeakers. Paired with compatible Theory amplification and model-specific DSP processing, it provides a streamlined solution for demanding home theater installations. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/s2\/favicons?domain=https:\/\/www.theoryprofessional.com\u0026amp;sz=32\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheory Professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Independent Channels for Cinematic Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sb85 houses three separate ported enclosures, each containing two 5-inch carbon-fiber low-frequency drivers and a 1.4-inch Advanced Polymer compression driver. This arrangement provides dedicated left, center and right channels for accurate stereo imaging, clear dialogue and powerful soundtrack reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts ported design extends low-frequency response to 54 Hz (-6 dB), delivering substantial bass performance from a cabinet measuring just 3.8 inches deep. The sb85 can also be paired with Theory subwoofers and surround speakers to create a complete multichannel home theater system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Output Performance and Wide Dispersion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined maximum output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e124+ dB\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThree channels driven\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e125°\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConical dispersion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency response (-6 dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e54 Hz–23 kHz\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuous power handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e400 W\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePer channel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer-published specifications. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/s2\/favicons?domain=https:\/\/www.theoryprofessional.com\u0026amp;sz=32\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheory Professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel can deliver up to 117 dB SPL at one meter, with combined output exceeding 124 dB when all three channels are driven. This substantial output capability provides the dynamic headroom required for action-packed movie soundtracks and high-resolution music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sb85's 125-degree conical dispersion helps maintain tonal consistency across wide seating arrangements, making it suitable for expansive living rooms and dedicated media spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArchitectural Design for 85-Inch Displays\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/YyVyZGFR_VxIdb9gcSQoJokNgKYjdkD1UaegK6p0887moKOVpVmjprlLD4UVUVSOyEQ5sX8NRLWbF3U-QyyRdMxiRy-3zDIN1X4Oo4MyQ-r9AiaQCJG6_9y0Iry30PZQDFpYWwVG1PpxW6AAC51yxKwAYOX8iiHv84ttEHi2SdLR3cJtVkUAq9wGHLEnZLS8?purpose=fullsize\" alt='Theory Audio Design sb65 3-Channel Passive Soundbar for 65\" TVs\n – World Wide Stereo'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 75.2 inches wide, the sb85 is proportioned to complement an 85-inch television, creating a cohesive appearance in premium entertainment installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts powder-coated and anodized aluminum enclosure provides a rigid foundation for the nine-driver array, while a black fabric grille maintains a discreet architectural aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim 3.8-inch cabinet can be installed directly against a wall using the included Theory Z-Clip brackets, resulting in a total installed depth of just 3.93 inches. An optional sb-STAND accessory allows placement on entertainment consoles, tabletops and other suitable flat surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDedicated Theory Amplification and DSP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional powered soundbars, the sb85 requires three channels of compatible Theory loudspeaker controller amplification with model-specific Theory-certified DSP processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel operates independently, allowing the controller to provide appropriate equalization, crossover management and loudspeaker protection. This architecture also enables the sb85 to become the front soundstage of a larger Theory surround sound system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaker type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-channel passive soundbar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85-inch televisions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree independent ported enclosures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-frequency drivers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix 5-inch carbon-fiber woofers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-frequency drivers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree 1.4-inch Advanced Polymer compression drivers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency response (-6 dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e54 Hz–23 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency response (-10 dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46 Hz–24 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e125° conical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtended coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e160° conical (-12 dB at 10 kHz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLF sensitivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 dB SPL \/ 2.83V \/ 1m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHF sensitivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e108 dB SPL \/ 2.83V \/ 1m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNominal impedance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 ohms per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAES power handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200W per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuous power handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400W per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeak power handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e800W per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum recommended power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50W RMS per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e117 dB SPL at 1m per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined maximum output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater than 124 dB SPL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowder-coated and anodized aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrille\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwin spring-loaded push terminals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual VersaSlot T-slots with four M5 captive nuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75.2\" W × 9.5\" H × 3.8\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalled depth with Z-Clips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.93\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e72 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental suitability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor use only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/s2\/favicons?domain=https:\/\/www.theoryprofessional.com\u0026amp;sz=32\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheory Professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree independent left, center and right speaker channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix 5-inch carbon-fiber low-frequency drivers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree 1.4-inch Advanced Polymer compression drivers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree individually ported enclosures for extended bass response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to complement 85-inch televisions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater than 124 dB SPL with all three channels driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400-watt continuous and 800-watt peak power handling per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide 125-degree conical coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency response extending to 54 Hz (-6 dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlim, 3.8-inch-deep aluminum enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack fabric grille\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated Theory VersaSlot mounting system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded Z-Clip wall-mounting brackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional sb-STAND for tabletop placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires three channels of Theory amplification and model-specific DSP processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and System Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmplification requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sb85 is a passive three-channel soundbar requiring three channels of compatible Theory loudspeaker controller amplification and model-specific Theory-certified DSP processing. Amplification and optional mounting accessories are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included Z-Clip brackets provide low-profile wall mounting, while the optional sb-STAND accommodates installations using entertainment consoles or other suitable flat surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a complete home theater, the sb85 can be paired with compatible Theory subwoofers, surround loudspeakers and multichannel amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustom Home Theater Design at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas, designs and installs premium Theory Audio Design systems for luxury residences, dedicated home theaters and sophisticated living spaces. 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