Wharfedale Diamond SW-150 Subwoofer White

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Unlike many subwoofers, where the controls are awkward to access, the ProfileSub mounts them on the front panel for easy access. Once set, simply replace the grille to cover the switches.

With its compact dimensions and smooth, rounded styling, the REL T/5x is one of the most stylish yet least obtrusive subwoofers in its class. Small enough to fit behind and to the side of furniture, the T/5x is ideal for tight spaces and discreet installations. Power it up, however, and the powerful 125 watt amp and 8 inch sub will leave you in no doubt that this is a true REL, through and through.Probably the biggest decision you need to make is whether to choose a sealed or ported subwoofer design. As its name suggests, a sealed sub has no openings into its interior, while a ported sub has at least one opening (or port), allowing air to flow freely inside the enclosure. Finally, there are subs that combine a forward-firing driver with a downward-firing driver, often in a push-pull configuration where the two drivers are out of phase with each other. This approach can eliminate harmonic distortions and increase the output of the subwoofer. Should I buy a sealed or ported subwoofer? A high-level connection is primarily used for two-channel amplifiers that don’t have a dedicated subwoofer output. However, a multichannel AV amplifier or receiver will have a dedicated subwoofer output, so all you need is a single cable to connect to the LFE input on the sub. One of the main reasons for buying a new subwoofer is the bass quality, which will naturally enhance your current sound. The bass quality is probably the hardest to determine if you are not physically present and testing the subwoofer. However, it would be best to consider doing some of your research to find out more about the bass quality. Compatibility

This may sound crazy, but you can use more than one subwoofer. This doesn’t mean that the bass will be louder or overwhelming, it actually results in a more balanced and smoother performance. In fact, a number of AV receivers and amplifiers offer multiple sub outputs. For yet another year, the Sonos multi-room system remains the best all-rounder.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ 2023 Product of the Year. Whether you’re watching TV or movies, playing games or listening to music, the SB-3000 has you covered with the kind of deep bass extension you can physically feel. The sealed enclosure ensures a level of refinement and musicality that’s genuinely excellent, but still manages to deliver seismic levels of low frequency energy.

The regular Sub is better suited to larger rooms and remains the superior choice for those who own larger, more powerful Sonos devices like the Sonos Arc. But for those with small to medium sized listening environments, the Sonos Sub Mini is an exceptional device offering most of the same features as its bigger sibling for significantly less money. Much like a subwoofer in a standard wired system, the Sonos Sub gives you a complete, deep low end. Sonos has used the same logic of simplicity with this system as the rest of their speaker offerings, giving you a super simple one-button setup that won’t require overthinking to get it going.

We imagine this is Sonos' take on "budget" device. It fits neatly into existing Sonos systems, but we imagine it's also a rather niche product that won't be for everyone. For smaller spaces, however, it could well fit the bill. Adding a sub can greatly improve a speaker system's range. Separating the bass allows the mid and high range to breathe more without smothering them. This also means that the speaker volume can be comfortably pushed to higher volumes. With a compact speaker setup, the improvement of having a subwoofer can be dramatic. Far slimmer than most subwoofers, the ProfileSub simply fits where others don’t. A depth of just 180mm makes this subwoofer ideal for placing underneath furniture, in tight spaces or even on the wall. For the best fit, you can hang it in horizontal or vertical orientations.If you have a smaller room, or are thinking of using multiple subs, then a sealed design is probably best because it’s able to deliver a more nuanced performance. If you’ve got a bigger room or plan on using a single sub, a ported model will energise a larger space. What’s the difference between passive and active subwoofers?

Additionally, a smartphone app for iOS and Android has upped the SB16 Ultra's game significantly, taking the pain out of setting up your sub by allowing you to fine-tune the speaker from your optimal listening position and create custom presets for different listening situations.REL has long been a company that prides itself on manufacturing subwoofers that sound fantastic with movies and music. The REL T/9x is the perfect example of the latter, incorporating technology from the higher-end Serie S to deliver a sub that oozes class and musicality. We make subwoofers. That’s it. Nothing else. No distractions. Nothing to steal our focus. No kidding ourselves that we can be good at everything. No trying to conquer the whole world. We just do our best to conquer our bit of it. However, despite its speed, there’s not much shape or texture to the sound the Sub Mini produces, leavening it a little one-dimensional, particularly with music, such as Fiona Apple’s Under The Table, where the upright bass is stripped of much of its tonality and, rather than being an equal part of the ensemble, becomes more of a monotone support. A downward-firing subwoofer mounts the bass driver in the bottom, and this approach works well in corners. The output of this style of subwoofer can be increased by using it on a solid floor, though doing so is best avoided if your room is on an upper floor with people below.