{"product_id":"bowers-wilkins-asw608-8-subwoofer-each","title":"Bowers \u0026 Wilkins ASW608 8\" Subwoofer - (Each)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins ASW608 is the most compact active subwoofer within the acclaimed 600 Series family. Purpose-built to inject fast, dramatic low-frequency impact into intimate spaces, this sealed-box powerhouse is engineered to reinforce stereo music systems and space-conscious home theaters alike. By pairing a long-throw 8-inch driver made from a specialized resin-bonded paper and aramid fiber composite with a highly efficient 200-watt internal amplifier, the ASW608 delivers tight, authoritative bass control without dominating your floor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor compact townhomes, home offices, and dedicated listening dens across Central Ontario, introducing deep bass without creating an overwhelming footprint or muddy room acoustics is a delicate balancing act. The ASW608 addresses this perfectly. Because it uses an acoustic suspension, fully sealed cabinet design, the low-end transients are exceptionally fast and articulate, completely avoiding the loose or boomy characteristic often found in standard ported subwoofers. This rapid-fire response allows it to integrate seamlessly with high-performance bookshelf speakers, ensuring that quick drum transitions and sudden cinematic events hit your seating position with perfect rhythmic timing and absolute cohesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for the Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins ASW608:\u003c\/strong\u003e start positioning by placing the enclosure along the front sound wall close to your main speakers, using the rear three-way Bass Extension selector to tailor the sub's roll-off profile directly to the acoustic dimensions of your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy It Wins\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Throw 8-Inch Composite Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e: Formed from a high-stiffness blend of paper pulp, aramid fibers, and resin to withstand immense physical voice-coil pressures while minimizing cone deformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-Running 200W Class D Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a high-efficiency ICEpower® module that generates substantial dynamic headroom while remaining perfectly cool during intense playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed Cabinet Enclosure Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Employs a rigid, non-vented acoustic suspension build that prioritizes fast, analytical low-frequency decay over loose, chattering output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional lifestyle subwoofers that strip away fine-tuning features to lower costs, the ASW608 features an exhaustive, studio-grade array of rear-panel acoustic optimization controls. It provides completely independent volume adjustments for both line-level RCA signals and speaker-level binding posts, allowing users to safely connect it to modern home theater processors and legacy two-channel stereo preamps simultaneously. Furthermore, its selectable three-stage Bass Extension switch lets you manually limit or unlock lowest-octave extension to protect the driver from exceeding mechanical thresholds in larger rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Position Equalization Control\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a rear EQ switch where Position A compensates for high room boundary resonance, and Position B optimizes response when the sub sits out in the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive 4th-Order Low-Pass Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Offers an adjustable internal crossover network ranging from 25Hz to 140Hz, which can be fully bypassed when using a dedicated LFE channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent Auto Sense Power Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e: Automatically transitions into an ultra-low 0.5-watt standby state after five minutes of signal absence, powering back up instantly when audio triggers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyers Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pure High-Fidelity Music Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: Audiophiles seeking a fast, musical low-frequency anchor that blends transparently with high-end stereo bookshelf monitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Space-Conscious Entertainment Fan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apartment, condo, or smaller home occupants looking to experience tactile cinematic bass impact without causing structural noise issues for neighbors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dual-Source System Integrator\u003c\/strong\u003e: Custom installers wanting a highly flexible subwoofer that hooks up across mixed multi-channel and multi-zone speaker lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Use Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCozy Listening Dens and Studio Offices\u003c\/strong\u003e: Calibrated to provide linear, rich low-end texture to rooms up to several hundred square feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStealth Multi-Subwoofer Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for running dual or quad matching subwoofers in a single layout to effectively smooth out tricky low-frequency room nulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Pair It With\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 600 S3 Series Monitors\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pairs seamlessly with the Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 606 S3 or 607 S3 bookshelf speakers to forge a full-range acoustic foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated 12V Trigger Cables\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use a 3.5mm link cable tied to your main receiver to ensure the subwoofer powers on and shuts down in direct sync with your main system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Decoupling Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use the included M6 floor spikes to anchor the unit tightly into carpet piles, or swap to the self-adhesive rubber pads for hard flooring panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins ASW608 offers unmatched speed and compact placement convenience in its category. However, if your room layout is medium-to-large, or you are running large floorstanding towers like the 603 S3, stepping up to the mid-sized Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins ASW610 introduces a larger 10-inch driver to push significantly more air volume. For those seeking maximum multi-channel theater power, advancing to the flagship ASW610XP deploys a heavily reinforced dual-amplifier topology designed to effortlessly energize spacious home cinemas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowers \u0026 Wilkins","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48134530236637,"sku":"714346331529","price":799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":48134530269405,"sku":"714346331536","price":799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/bowers-and-wilkins-asw608-subwoofer-black-with-cover.webp?v=1783438843","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/fr\/products\/bowers-wilkins-asw608-8-subwoofer-each","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}