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Bowers & Wilkins ASW610XP Powered Subwoofer - Black

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SKU: BWASW610X-BLK-EA
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The ASW610XP is compact enough to visually blend into a room without calling attention to itself. Thanks to its ultra-stiff, long-throw paper pulp and Aramid cone fiber 10" drive unit and ultra-clean Class D power amp, it can sound impressively huge.

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    "Agile and Impressive, Teems with Energy"

    As the most powerful of the Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series subwoofers, the ASW610XP drives its 10" driver with a muscular 500 watts of power. It's formidable bass response delivers the finishing touch – or finishing thump – to a hi-fi or home theater system for larger rooms. If a certain amount of excitement seems to be lacking in movie soundtracks or music, the thrilling ASW610XP provides the perfect remedy.

    The ASW610XP is compact enough to visually blend into a room without calling attention to itself. Thanks to its ultra-stiff, long-throw paper pulp and Aramid cone fiber 10" drive unit and ultra-clean Class D power amp, it can sound impressively huge.

    "All the Weight and Authority Most Living Rooms Could Ever Wish For"

    "You'll find the ASW610XP has all the real-world weight and authority most living rooms and listeners could ever wish for," reports England's What Hi-Fi? magazine. "It's agile and expressive, too: the sound fairly teems with energy, blending cohesion and formidable extension in equal measure."

    "B&W’s ASW 610XP has some of the best parts and build quality that I have seen on any subwoofer. The attention to detail and design execution are first rate and the ASW 610XP is built like tank," notes audioholics.com.

    "All things considered, we have to say that appearances are deceiving," reports the Netherlands' FWD Magazine. "The Bowers & Wilkins ASW610XP is a very small subwoofer but offers impressive performance for both music and film. We are particularly impressed by the tight rendering with sufficient dynamics and detail."

    The Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series

    The new 600 Series from Bowers & Wilkins transforms your home with pristine sound. Since 1966, Bowers & Wilkins has made technological advances to design the perfect loudspeaker, and its latest innovations bring that heritage to music and movie lovers alike. The 600 Series includes three subwoofers, ranging from the compact ASW608 to the powerful ASW610XP. Each subwoofer is finished to match the rest of the series, with beautiful matte black and white to seamlessly integrate with your home. With the sixth generation of the 600 Series, you can truly transform your space into a beautiful sound session.

    Subwoofer Positioning and Installation

    The ear poorly perceives the source location of low frequency sound, so the position of subwoofers in the listening room is generally less critical compared to full-range speakers. However, best results are usually obtained if the subwoofer is placed between the left and right speakers or in the vicinity of one of them. If two subwoofers are used, it is best to put one near the left and one near the right speaker. Placing a subwoofer behind the listening position, even in multichannel surround sound installations, generally results in inferior imaging, but may be an acceptable compromise if domestic considerations dictate.

    As with all speakers, the proximity of room boundaries affects the sound of a subwoofer. Bass volume increases as more surfaces come into close proximity with the speaker. Unlike full-range speakers, however, the overall system balance can be corrected by adjusting the volume level of the subwoofer. The more boost gained from the room, the lower the volume can be set and the less hard the subwoofer has to work. But there is a downside. Subwoofers positioned near corners often generate more low-frequency room resonances, making the bass more uneven with frequency.

    There is no substitute for experiment as all rooms behave differently, so the subwoofer can be tried in a variety of positions before a final decision is made.

    Product Features

    Overview

    • Active closed-box powered subwoofer system
    • 10" paper/Aramid fiber cone long-throw driver
    • Powerful 500-watt Class D amplifier
    • Low pass filter: Active 4th-order, variable cut-off frequency
    • Choose matte black or white finish

    Inputs

    • Line in (RCA Phono)
    • Speaker in (Binding post)
    • 12v trigger (3.5mm jack)

    Functions

    • Volume level - line in
    • Volume level - speaker in
    • Low-pass filter frequency
    • Low-pass filter bypass
    • Bass extension
    • Bass roll-off alignment
    • Auto sense on/standby
    • Phase switch

    Product Specs

    • Frequency range: -6dB at 18Hz and 25/140Hz adjustable (EQ at A)
    • Frequency response: ±3dB 25Hz – 40/140Hz adjustable (EQ at A)
    • Signal/noise: >80dB
    • Power output: 500W
    • Rated power consumption: 94W
    • Standby power consumption: 0.8W
    • Input impedance: 33kΩ
    • Height: 12.8", not including feet
    • Width: 12.8"
    • Depth: 14.7", including grille and controls
    • Weight: 41.2 lb.

    Product Warranty

    Parts & Labor 2 Years Bowers & Wilkins Warranty Information

    "You'll find the ASW610XP has all the real-world weight and authority most living rooms and listeners could ever wish for. It's agile and expressive, too: the sound fairly teems with energy, blending cohesion and formidable extension in equal measure."

    - What Hi-Fi? magazine,


    "B&W’s ASW 610XP has some of the best parts and build quality that I have seen on any subwoofer. The attention to detail and design execution are first rate and the ASW 610XP is built like tank."

    - audioholics.com


    "All things considered, we have to say that appearances are deceiving. The Bowers & Wilkins ASW610XP is a very small subwoofer but offers impressive performance for both music and film. We are particularly impressed by the tight rendering with sufficient dynamics and detail."

    - The Netherlands' FWD Magazine

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