SW15 vs SW12
The SW12's power @ 8ω is 300W against the SW15's 400W and its low-frequency extension 35 Hz against 30 Hz. Both share high-frequency extension (120 Hz) and signal-to-noise (85 dB).
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LoudspeakersSubwoofers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$899 - $1,199
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the SW15
The Wharfedale SW-15 is a large active subwoofer built around a 15-inch long-throw woofer and a built-in 400W RMS amplifier. It is designed to deliver deep, controlled low-frequency output for music and home cinema, with a bass-reflex enclosure, dual rear-firing ports, and adjustable crossover settings for system integration.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Impedance
- 10Ω
- Frequency Response
- 30 Hz - 120 Hz
- Power Handling
- 400W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 400W @ 8Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.2V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 10Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 15"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 30 Hz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 500 × 540 × 540 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 27 kg (60 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black
Key Specifications
Impedance: 10Ω
Power: 400W
Frequency: 30-120 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions