Bowers & Wilkins ASW608 8" Subwoofer - (Each)
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Bowers & Wilkins ASW608 8" Subwoofer - (Each)
Overview
The Bowers & Wilkins ASW608 is the most compact subwoofer in B&W's ASW Series, built for big sound in smaller spaces. It pairs an 8-inch paper/aramid fibre long-throw driver with a 200W ICEpower amplifier in a closed-box cabinet.
B&W designed the 8-inch driver for fast, tight, and dramatic bass, even in very small rooms. A three-position bass extension switch sets the low-frequency roll-off (-6dB at 23Hz, 28Hz, or 36Hz), and an active 4th-order low-pass filter with variable cut-off, plus a bypass for use with an AV receiver's bass management, helps it blend with your main speakers.
It connects through stereo RCA line inputs or speaker-level binding posts, each with its own volume control, and adds a 12V trigger input and a phase switch. Auto sense wakes it from a 0.5W standby when a signal arrives.
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Start with B&W's suggested settings: volume at nine o'clock, EQ at position A, and phase at 0 degrees, then adjust the low-pass frequency to suit your main speakers. If you are connecting to an AV receiver, use the line input and switch the low-pass filter out so the receiver handles the crossover.
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Why the Bowers & Wilkins ASW608 Stands Out
8-Inch Long-Throw Driver
A paper/aramid fibre cone that B&W designed for fast, tight, and dramatic bass.
200W ICEpower Amplifier
40W in use and 0.5W in standby, with auto sense on and standby.
Closed-Box Design
An active closed-box subwoofer in the most compact ASW Series cabinet.
3-Position Bass Extension
Choose a -6dB roll-off of 23Hz, 28Hz, or 36Hz.
Active 4th-Order Low-Pass Filter
Variable cut-off frequency, with a bypass for AV receiver bass management.
Line, Speaker, and 12V Trigger Inputs
RCA and binding-post inputs, each with its own volume control, plus a phase switch.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Small-Room Listener: Wants real bass in a condo, den, or office.
- The Stereo System Owner: Wants to add low end to a pair of bookshelf speakers.
- The Compact Home Theatre: Wants a small subwoofer that works with an AV receiver.
How It Compares
The ASW608 is the compact ASW Series model. The ASW610 steps up to a 10-inch driver with the same 200W amplifier and a -6dB extension of 20Hz, and the ASW610XP adds a 500W amplifier.
Bowers & Wilkins ASW608 8" Subwoofer - (Each) Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | Bowers & Wilkins ASW608 |
| Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Product Type | Active closed-box subwoofer (each) |
| Driver & Amplifier | |
| Drive Unit | 1 x 200 mm (8 in) paper/aramid fibre cone, long-throw |
| Amplifier | 200W ICEpower |
| Power Consumption | 40W; 0.5W standby |
| Low-Pass Filter | Active 4th-order, variable cut-off; bypass (line in only) |
| Performance | |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 40/140Hz adjustable (±3dB, EQ at A) |
| Frequency Range | -6dB at 23Hz and 25/140Hz adjustable (EQ at A) |
| Bass Extension | -6dB at 23Hz (A), 28Hz (B), 36Hz (C) |
| Signal/Noise | >90dB |
| Input Impedance | 33k ohms |
| Connections & Controls | |
| Inputs | Stereo line in (RCA); speaker in (binding posts); 12V trigger (3.5 mm) |
| Controls | Line and speaker volume, low-pass frequency, filter bypass, bass extension, EQ, phase, auto sense on/standby |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Height | 260 mm (10.2 in); 272 mm (10.7 in) with feet; 288 mm (11.3 in) with spikes |
| Width | 260 mm (10.2 in) |
| Depth | 305 mm (12 in) without grille; 330 mm (13 in) with grille and controls |
| Net Weight | 8.85 kg (19.5 lb) |
| In the Box | Mains cable, 4 spike feet, 4 rubber feet, 4 lock nuts |
| Colours Available | Matte Black, Matte White (grille: Black (Black cabinet); Light Grey (White cabinet)) |
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