Wharfedale Topaz SW-8 150-Watt Subwoofer

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Summary: Very good subwoofer for medium size system
Review: I have been familar with wharfedale since the early 80's and wanted to add a subwoofer to my system, so I was glad when this product was available. It is a very good subwoofer for small to medium size rooms and gives off good base. For the price I would recommed it.

Rating:
Summary: Very good subwoofer for medium size system
Review: I have been familar with wharfedale since the early 80's and wanted to add a subwoofer to my system, so I was glad when this product was available. It is a very good subwoofer for small to medium size rooms and gives off good base. For the price I would recommed it.

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Summary: . . . finally, my search has ended!
Review: I have been looking for a low priced sub w/out low performance. What really got me to buy this sub was the editoral review, because there was only one costumer review, and i have to admit, i had my doubts. Fianlly arrived, hooked up in 5 minutes, and was blown away (literally) by the deep, powerful dynamics this 8" sub could produce. This sub is all and more the editoral review said, and i recommend this subwoofer to anyone who wants deep, tight, powerful bass w/ a punch!

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Summary: Where's the BEEF?
Review: Not what I expected at all, but it had the necessary bells and whistles and set up was easy, so I give it 2 stars. The problem was it sound like someone's stomach was growling in the corner...Where's the BEEF!!! I tried switching the phases, tweaking the crossover frequency, and increasing the output from the receiver and nothing made it cough up the goods. Based on the specs, I thought I'd be getting a 150-watt amp in an 8" woofer, but the documentation still says 75-watt. It seems that the manufacturer can cover up the specs on the box with a sticker that says 150-watts and make it sound louder. I don't doubt that they put in the new amp, but I was not hearing what I expected from a 150-watt subwoofer. I was so disappointed. My wife even mocked me for getting such a wussy woofer, for my new home theater system. But I have since ordered a 250-watt sub from another manufacturer and I am keeping my fingers crossed. I'll be rumbling the theater room in no time and she'll be cowering in the corner! (EVIL LAUGH) My suggestion is if you are having a hard time rationalizing spending a little more of the budget for a bigger sub - DO IT.

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Summary: Where's the BEEF?
Review: Not what I expected at all, but it had the necessary bells and whistles and set up was easy, so I give it 2 stars. The problem was it sound like someone's stomach was growling in the corner...Where's the BEEF!!! I tried switching the phases, tweaking the crossover frequency, and increasing the output from the receiver and nothing made it cough up the goods. Based on the specs, I thought I'd be getting a 150-watt amp in an 8" woofer, but the documentation still says 75-watt. It seems that the manufacturer can cover up the specs on the box with a sticker that says 150-watts and make it sound louder. I don't doubt that they put in the new amp, but I was not hearing what I expected from a 150-watt subwoofer. I was so disappointed. My wife even mocked me for getting such a wussy woofer, for my new home theater system. But I have since ordered a 250-watt sub from another manufacturer and I am keeping my fingers crossed. I'll be rumbling the theater room in no time and she'll be cowering in the corner! (EVIL LAUGH) My suggestion is if you are having a hard time rationalizing spending a little more of the budget for a bigger sub - DO IT.

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Summary: new review: Wattever
Review: Somehow what had been intended as a query of sorts with respect to the amplifier in the Topaz SW-8 (75 vs. 150 watts) became a product review ("Watt's what?") -- I hadn't even seen or heard the actual product. Forgive me. I now own one -- purchased ... at a great price and with benefit of a gift certificate and free shipping at the time. I'm very happy with the performance. It does everything I'd hoped -- it can make the floor go thump and it can make nice warm low sounds that are actual notes and not just some sudden blurp as of a gaseous discharge (the apparent knock on certain ported subs). I recall some review referring to the musicality of the Wharfedale. I think this true, accurate, correct. Power, at 150 watts, drives the 8" speaker with strength and there is precision and balance in the way it sounds. It has added a lot to CDs and made various movies get BIG.

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Summary: garbage
Review: there's absolutely no power to it at all. even worse, i thought i was getting 150 watts, but the manufacturer's manual says 80. do not buy this product.

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Summary: Not bad
Review: While this is not a real powerful subwoofer, it does nicely complement the Wharfedale bookshelf speakers (I have the "aniversity diamond 7" models. It doesn't make any disagreeable sounds, as some more powerful subs sometimes do.

Rating:
Summary: Not bad
Review: While this is not a real powerful subwoofer, it does nicely complement the Wharfedale bookshelf speakers (I have the "aniversity diamond 7" models. It doesn't make any disagreeable sounds, as some more powerful subs sometimes do.

Rating:
Summary: Not bad
Review: While this is not a real powerful subwoofer, it does nicely complement the Wharfedale bookshelf speakers (I have the "aniversity diamond 7" models. It doesn't make any disagreeable sounds, as some more powerful subs sometimes do.