SW 1000 Be vs Legacy Audio Metro XD
The Metro XD's power @ 8ω is 750W against the SW 1000 Be's 600W. Both share sensitivity (118 dB), low-frequency extension (20 Hz), and high-frequency extension (150 Hz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,500
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About the SW 1000 Be
The Focal SW 1000 Be is a redesigned active subwoofer engineered for compatibility with Focal's Sopra loudspeaker lineup. It features Focal's proprietary 13-inch W-cone driver—a patented composite sandwich construction with exceptional stiffness and lightness—paired with a high-power 600W RMS BASH amplifier. The front laminar port eliminates dynamic bass compression and parasitic noise, while the 24-bit digital signal processor provides extensive room optimization controls. Multiple units can be daisy-chained for expanded installations. The subwoofer delivers authoritative, tight bass with minimal distortion, making it suitable for both stereo music systems and home theater applications.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 118 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 150 Hz
- Power Handling
- 750W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 600W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- H
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Size
- 13"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 150 Hz
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- LFe, Digital
- Analog Inputs
- Stereo
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 535 × 500 × 432 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 42 kg (93 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 118 dB
Power: 600W
Frequency: 20-150 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions