Best Powered Subwoofers for Pure and Deep Bass in the UK

The next important thing to mention is the ability to establish a wireless connection in case of this model. You will find a special Join button which synchronises the woofer with your other devices. When the connection is established, a coloured LED indicator will inform you about it. You can configure the Wi-Fi connection to your home network parameters thanks to the compatibility of the subwoofer with 802.11 b/g/n standards and ability to work together with dual-band routers (2.4 GHz/5GHz). Also, the subwoofer has an Ethernet input, letting you connect to the Internet using a wire. It restricts the options for disposition but lets you have a more consistent connection.

We would like to emphasise that this subwoofer is compatible and can be used with an outstanding app that lets you not only configure your favourite playlist from any mobile device, PC, or laptop but also create a unique playlist for each room. If you’re lucky to have several speakers made by Sonos, including the subwoofer, you can use the application to switch between the tracks on each loudspeaker separately. Thus, you can turn on some blues music in your living room, hip-hop in the entrance room, and rock in the bathroom. Actually, this app turns any of your mobile devices into a sound system remote control.

Even though this device is designed to improve the stock or custom audio system in your car, the control panel of this subwoofer still has a plenty of custom settings and input options. The regular line-in and high-level inputs let you connect to nearly any type of audio source that one can find in a car. When it comes to sound settings, it also has a low-pass filter that lets you cut the undesired higher frequencies that can reach the woofer's speaker driver. Besides the regular usage, the bass boost and level (the same as the gain knob) controls may help you fine tune the work of the phase control to reduce the acoustic interference that occurs when the woofer and main speaker are configured to cover the same sound spectrum region. Also, you can use the auto turn on mode which turns on the subwoofer once the sound signal is supplied to it.

To handle serious significant heat dissipation, the enclosure of this model is sealed and has a special motor structure venting. Indeed, the power handling for this model (RMS) reaches 275 W. However, you shouldn't worry about distortion at high gain levels. To prevent this issue, the manufacturers gave this model a progressive spider that fights distortion even at the highest output power levels. The body of this model is quite bulky and demands some effort to install in the trunk but after spending some time you will be able to enjoy the rich bass it produces.

We really appreciated the capability of the speaker to connect to different types of receivers and amps as it offers both linear and AC plugs. The RCA plugs are used for line-in signal input, providing an LFE connection in case your receiver has a respective audio output of this type. By the way, we recommend using single-wire screened cables with a corresponding plug. You can also make use of a stereo connection if you have a cable for this connection type. If the receiver has no line outs, use the AC out.

We would like to introduce you to a similar model by the same manufacturer. We’re talking about the SW-250 subwoofer. It has some significant distinctions from the SW-150, including its down-firing design that ensures an even sound waves distribution. It has a great indicator panel on the top front side. To apply your settings, you can use the remote control which lets you configure the low-frequency filters, phase control, or create a preset with 4 custom settings. This model is the best option if you want to use the control conveniences this model offers for the price.

Besides giving the speaker sharp and elegant looks, some of the design elements are arranged very conveniently. The power button is placed on the top front panel, which also has the volume knob. It is positioned at 45 degrees to the horizontal for a better convenience. It even features such small but useful interface details as the LED indicator above the power button that allows you to configure the device with one hand even in darkness. The back panel comes with AC plugs made as spring terminals, which are far easier to connect than spring poles.

Although this subwoofer is compatible with the vast majority of receivers and sound sources, using it with the Yamaha YST series receivers allows you to get the most of this audio gear. The proprietary connector plug that blends with the speaker design enables a device automatic operation with YST receivers. Switching the NSSW200 to the standby mode when connected to one receiver of the mentioned series enables an automatic subwoofer turning on/off when the receiver turns on and off respectively. With that, you will need to turn on fewer devices when you want to enjoy some music as well as turn them off after the listening.

After taking a look at the metal bottom of the TS-WX120A, you will notice not only mounting holes of various size, power supply, and ground connections but also the plugs for the wired remote control. It is convenient that the manufacturer includes the wires for RCA and speaker level input together with the mounting hardware in the TS-WX120A supply package. As for the power and ground wiring for connecting the subwoofer to an amplifier, you can also find them in the package. We recommend you to make sure you got the user's manual and the warranty card bundled to know you have a genuine licensed product. Another advantage of the package this model comes in is that the included wired remote control cable is 6 metres long, which is usually more than sufficient for an installation in a car.

With its ergonomic design, the remote control enables a quick and easy configuration of the subwoofer sound parameters without distracting you from driving your car. The bundled remote control is fitted with huge knobs that allow you to adjust the gain level, phase control, and low-pass filter settings. Moreover, to prevent accidental adjustment the controls are made not to operate like regular knobs. To use any of them, you need to press on a knob with your finger and turn it. This seemingly insignificant feature makes the controls much more convenient. Finally, it is worth noting that this model comes with a scratch-resistant polyurethane finish. Owing to the finish you can even put your luggage on the speaker with no risk of damaging or scratching the speaker case.