ASW 600 vs Epik Legend
The Legend's low-frequency extension is 20 Hz against the ASW 600's 22 Hz, its high-frequency extension 200 Hz against 180 Hz, its woofer 12" against 10", and its drivers 2 against 1.
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The Bowers & Wilkins ASW 600 is an active closed-box subwoofer featuring a 250mm (10 inch) paper/Aramid Fibre cone long-throw driver powered by a 150W amplifier. It offers a frequency range of -6dB at 22Hz to 180Hz and a frequency response of ±3dB from 26Hz to 150Hz, adjustable via EQ. The subwoofer includes variable low/high pass filters, phase switch (0/180 degrees), and accepts both line level and speaker level inputs. It incorporates Bass Overload Suppression System circuitry to prevent distortion at high output levels. The cabinet measures 365 x 365 x 450 mm (HxWxD) and weighs 19.5 kg. It is well suited for small to medium-sized home theatre setups, delivering rich, deep bass with tight, musical performance due to its sealed box design. The ASW 600 was manufactured in England between 2002 and 2007 and originally retailed around 629 Euros. It is available in finishes such as Sorrento Light Oak Vinyl.
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The Legend's low-frequency extension is 20 Hz against the ASW 600's 22 Hz, its high-frequency extension 200 Hz against 180 Hz, its woofer 12" against 10", and its drivers 2 against 1.
The Kube 10b's low-frequency extension is 24 Hz against the ASW 600's 22 Hz and its high-frequency extension 140 Hz against 180 Hz. Both share woofer (10") and drivers (1).
The Strata-5's low-frequency extension is 16 Hz against the ASW 600's 22 Hz and its high-frequency extension 99 Hz against 180 Hz. Both share woofer (10") and power handling (150 W).
The TR-2's low-frequency extension is 50 Hz against the ASW 600's 22 Hz. Both share high-frequency extension (180 Hz), woofer (10"), and drivers (1).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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