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Description :
The NHT SW10 subwoofer is part of the budget line SuperAudio series which also consists of the SB-2 bookshelf speakers and the SC-1 center channel speaker. Since its entry into the speaker business in 1986, Now Hear This Inc. (NHT), a California based company, has been successful in creating products that many consider to be a benchmark of value. Its ability to deliver high performance-to-price ratio products is indeed the company's mission. Amazingly, year after year, NHT seems to be able to pull this not-so-easy task off, as evidence from the many rave reviews from audio critics and enthusiasts around the world on various NHT speakers.
The NHT SW10 subwoofer is a front-ported design with a 10" polypropylene driver and a built-in 150 watt amplifier. All the usual subwoofer controls are on the rear panel, and it has both line-level (RCA) and speaker-level inputs and outputs. The SW10 can be switched on manually or automatically. Most users will leave it at auto-on for convenience, so that the subwoofer automatically turns on when it senses the presence of the incoming signal. An audio/video contour switch is also provided. When this switch is flipped to "Audio", the subwoofer produces flat bass response, which is ideal for music listening. When it is flipped to video, lower mid bass is enhanced, which may be desirable for movie sounds. However, in such setting the lower bass rolls off faster than in the audio setting, it is cautioned against the use of this setting when the main speakers are large and the crossover is set very low (below 40 Hz or so).
The SW10 subwoofer is capable of providing the necessary low frequency impact and rumble when it is called for. In a relatively large room, the SW10 was able to produce useful bass response down to about 30Hz in the audio contour setting. Depending on the taste, the bass impact can be enhance by using the video contour switch. However some will prefer to use the audio contour setting in all applications. The video setting may sound a little too boomy for some people. The overall performance of the NHT SW10, SB-2 and SC-1 speaker package leaves little to be desired, on that budget that won't leave the buyer disappointed.
Specifications :
System Type..................................Vented subwoofer, amplified
Drivers............................................One 10" long-throw polypropylene woofer
Frequency Response.......................33Hz - 180Hz +/- 3dB
Amplifier Power...............................150 watts @ 0.5% THD
Low-Pass Crossover........................Continuously variable between 40-180 Hz, 18 dB/octave
High Level High-Pass Crossover........100Hz, 6 dB/octave
Line Level High-Pass Crossover........100Hz, 12 dB/octave
Input/Output Connectors...................RCA/Five-way posts
Finish.............................................High-gloss black
Dimensions(w x d x h)......................37 x 42 x 38 cm
Weight............................................21kg
Miscellaneous :
Made in...........................................China
Condition.........................................8/10
Reviews :
http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/nht_sb1_speakersystem.htm
http://www.retrevo.com/s/NHT-SW-10-Subwoofers-review-manual/id/23048bh939/t/1-2/
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/subwoofers/nht/sw10/prd_145140_2741crx.aspx
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_9_3/nht-speaker-system-7-2002.html |
