AS6 vs Yamaha YST-SW305
The YST-SW305's high-frequency extension is 160 Hz against the AS6's 140 Hz, its low-frequency extension 20 Hz against 30 Hz, and its woofer 8" against 12". Both share impedance (5Ω).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$290
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About the AS6
The Bowers & Wilkins AS6 is an active vented subwoofer manufactured in England, ideal for enhancing bass in home theater installations and full-range stereo speakers. It features a robust 12-inch front-firing driver with magnetic shielding and dual front vents for deep, dynamic bass performance. The built-in 100W amplifier powers the unit, with controls for volume, low-pass frequency, phase, and crossover on the rear panel alongside line-level and speaker-level inputs/outputs. Known for its solid construction and heavy build, it delivers clean low-frequency output down to 30Hz.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Impedance
- 5Ω
- Frequency Response
- 30 Hz - 140 Hz
- Power Handling
- 100W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Input Impedance
- 5000Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- long-throw woofer with magnetic shielding
- Driver Size
- 12"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- line level, speaker level
- Analog Outputs
- line level, speaker level
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 450 × 508 × 455 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 24 kg (53 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black
Key Specifications
Impedance: 5Ω
Frequency: 30-140 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions