Wharfedale SW-12 Active Subwoofer – Deep, Powerful Bass for Home Cinema & Hi-Fi

Key Advantages

• Large 12" long-throw driver for deep, room-filling bass
• Powerful 300 W RMS amplifier with 450 W peak output
• High sound pressure level up to 118 dB for cinematic impact
• Fast, controlled bass suitable for both music and movies
• Advanced paper cone with enhanced damping and rigidity
• Auto on/off and phase control for easy system integration
• Audiophile-grade control with true home cinema authority

The Wharfedale SW-12 is a high-performance active subwoofer engineered to deliver powerful, precise and controlled low-frequency reproduction for both home cinema and high-fidelity audio systems. Featuring a large 12-inch long-throw driver and a robust high-power amplifier, the SW-12 provides exceptional bass depth, speed and impact while maintaining excellent musical accuracy.

🔊 Advanced Driver & Amplifier Technology

The SW-12 uses a newly developed non-pressed paper cone that increases self-damping, improves transient attack and enhances structural rigidity. A copper-lined center vent reduces magnetic distortion and improves heat dissipation, ensuring consistent performance even under heavy load.

The integrated 300 W Class-leading power amplifier is optimized for high-impact low-frequency reproduction with firm control and low distortion, delivering clean and powerful bass for demanding soundtracks and dynamic music.

🎶 Sound Performance

The Wharfedale SW-12 delivers deep, tight and authoritative bass with excellent speed and control. Low frequencies are powerful and tactile, ideal for cinematic explosions and bass-driven music, yet remain precise and well-defined for accurate musical reproduction. The result is bass that is physical, immersive and always controlled.

🏠 Room Size Recommendation

• Ideal room size: 20 to 40 m²
• Perfect for dedicated home cinema rooms and large living spaces
• Provides sufficient output for reference-level playback

🔊 System Pairing Recommendations

• Ideal match for medium to large floorstanding speaker systems
• Perfect integration with 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos home cinema setups
• Excellent partner for Wharfedale Diamond, EVO and Linton series
• Enhances both music listening and movie performance

📐 Technical Specifications

• Type: Active dynamic-drive bass reflex subwoofer
• Driver: 1 × 12" (300 mm) long-throw cone
• Frequency Response: 35 – 120 Hz (±3 dB)
• Amplifier Power: 300 W RMS
• Peak Power: 450 W
• Crossover Range: 30 – 150 Hz (variable)
• Inputs: Stereo Line In (2 × RCA), Mono LFE (RCA)
• Input Sensitivity: 200 mV for maximum output
• Input Impedance: Line 10 kΩ, LFE 5 kΩ
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥ 85 dB
• Maximum Output @ 1 m: 118 dB
• Features: Phase inversion, Auto power on/off
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 488 × 395 × 457 mm
• Net Weight: 22.1 kg

The Wharfedale SW-12 is the ideal solution for users who demand deep, high-impact bass with audiophile control. Whether for cinematic immersion or powerful musical foundation, it delivers performance far beyond its class.