Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 10" Subwoofer - (Each)

Overview

The Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 is the mid-point in the 600 Series subwoofer lineup, stepping up from the ASW608 with a long-throw 10-inch (250mm) paper/aramid fibre driver and the same 200-watt ICEpower® amplifier platform. The larger driver moves more air, giving it a deeper on-axis response down to 27Hz while keeping the compact, sealed cabinet that defines the ASW range.

Like the rest of the 600 Series subs, the ASW610 uses a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure rather than a ported one, favouring tight, controlled bass over maximum output. A rear-panel Bass Extension switch offers three roll-off points (-6dB at 20Hz, 25Hz, or 30Hz), and an active 4th-order low-pass filter with adjustable cutoff and bypass makes it straightforward to integrate with a stereo system or hand bass management to an AV receiver.

Independent RCA line-level and speaker-level binding post inputs, each with its own volume control, let the ASW610 connect to a two-channel preamp or a receiver's speaker outputs, and a 12V trigger input and auto sense circuit bring it in and out of a 0.5-watt standby state automatically.

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For mid-sized living rooms, media rooms, and dedicated theatre spaces across Central Ontario, the ASW610 gives you a genuine step up in low-frequency extension over the ASW608 without moving to a much larger cabinet. Because it's still a sealed design, you get that deeper 27Hz reach without the loose, boomy character that a ported subwoofer of similar size can introduce. The 3-position Bass Extension switch lets our installers tune the roll-off point to the room, which matters more in a bigger, more open space where a fixed setting can end up either underwhelming or overwhelming.

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Why the ASW610 Stands Out

10-Inch Paper/Aramid Fibre Driver

A long-throw 250mm driver built from a paper and aramid fibre cone, sized to move more air than the ASW608 for deeper extension.

200W ICEpower® Amplifier

An efficient 200-watt ICEpower amplifier drives the subwoofer, with rated power consumption of 40W in use and just 0.5W in standby.

Sealed Acoustic Suspension Enclosure

A closed-box design that favours tight, accurate bass over the higher maximum output of a ported cabinet.

3-Position Bass Extension Switch

Selects a -6dB roll-off point of 20Hz, 25Hz, or 30Hz, letting you tune the low end to your room.

Active 4th-Order Low-Pass Filter

A variable-frequency crossover with a bypass option, so it can integrate with a stereo system or hand off bass management to an AV receiver.

Independent Line & Speaker-Level Inputs

Separate RCA line-in and speaker-level binding post connections, each with its own volume control, plus a 12V trigger input.

Auto Sense Standby

Drops to a 0.5W standby state when no signal is present and wakes automatically once audio resumes.

Buyer's Guide

Who It's For

  • Mid-sized home theatre rooms: Spaces that need more low-frequency output than a compact subwoofer can deliver.
  • Two-channel music listeners: A strong match for larger stand-mount or floorstanding speakers like the 606 S3 or 607 S3.
  • Multi-subwoofer setups: Well suited to running as a matched pair to smooth out bass response across a larger room.

How It Compares

The ASW610 and the more compact Bowers & Wilkins ASW608 share the same 200W ICEpower amplifier platform and control layout, but the ASW610's larger 250mm (10-inch) driver and cabinet give it a deeper 27Hz on-axis response versus the ASW608's 32Hz. If your room is smaller or floor space is tight, the ASW608 is the better fit; for a mid-sized or larger room, the ASW610 has more low-end reach to work with.

Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 10" Subwoofer - (Each) Specifications

General Information
Model ASW610
Brand Bowers & Wilkins
Type Active closed-box subwoofer system (Each)
Cabinet Finishes Black, White
Grille Finishes Black, Light Grey
Driver Specifications
Bass Driver 1x ø250mm (10 in) Paper/Aramid fibre cone long-throw unit
Crossover Network & Control Active 4th-order filter with variable cut-off frequency; independent Line and Speaker volume controls
Acoustic Performance
Frequency Response On-Axis 27Hz - 40/140Hz adjustable (±3dB, EQ at Position A)
Frequency Range -6dB at 20Hz and 25/140Hz adjustable (EQ at Position A)
Bass Extension Control Position A (-6dB @ 20Hz), Position B (-6dB @ 25Hz), Position C (-6dB @ 30Hz)
Signal to Noise Ratio >90dB
Input Impedance 33kΩ
Power & Construction
Amplifier Internal 200W ICEpower® amplifier
Power Consumption 40W active / 0.5W standby
Cabinet Build Sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure
Included Hardware Ships with both rubber feet and floor spikes for hard flooring or carpet
Dimensions & Weight
Cabinet Dimensions Only (h x w x d) 12.2" x 12.2" x 13.66" (310 mm x 310 mm x 347 mm)
Full Dimensions with Feet & Grille (h x w x d) 12.7" x 12.2" x 14.8" (322 mm x 310 mm x 375 mm)
Weight 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg)

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