Bowers & Wilkins ASW 610 Subwoofer
- Description
Description
The Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 is a highly regarded, compact 10-inch active subwoofer designed for both music and home theater in small-to-mid-sized rooms. It features a sealed enclosure with a 200W Class D amplifier, producing tight, agile, and well-extended bass (27Hz–140Hz). It is praised for excellent build quality, musicality, and ease of integration.
- Sound Quality: Known for “tight” and precise bass due to the sealed design, making it excellent for music. It can still deliver significant “thump” for movies but may not shake large rooms compared to larger, ported alternatives.
The ASW610 is considered a “best buy” in its class by many users and experts, balancing, as one review notes in, a “lethally effective blend of power and poise, muscle and musicality.”
Core Specifications
The ASW610features a long-throw driver made of a paper and Aramid fiber (Kevlar) blend, powered by an efficient Class D amplifier.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Driver Size | 10-inch (250mm) long-throw woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 200 Watts (Class D) |
| Frequency Range | -6dB at 20Hz and 25/140Hz adjustable (Eq at A) |
| Frequency Response | ±3dB 27Hz – 40/140Hz (adjustable) |
| Enclosure Type | Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) |
| Inputs | Line In (RCA Phono), Speaker In (Binding posts), 12v trigger |
| Dimensions | 310mm H x 310mm W x 375mm D (incl. feet/grille) |
| Weight | 12.5kg (27.6 lbs) |
