A subwoofer is an acoustic system with the ability to reproduce low sound frequencies in the range of 20-300 Hz. This equipment is used at home to connect to home theaters and soundbars. This allows you to enjoy clear and high-quality sound while watching movies, listening to music, etc.
Initially, subwoofers were connected using a cable, but more modern models use a wireless connection.
Difficulties of choice
If you decide to purchase a subwoofer, you should familiarize yourself with the types that you can purchase. He is active and passive. Active subwoofer types are usually equipped with a crossover and built-in amplifier. Therefore, synchronization of this equipment with other acoustic devices in the house occurs with minimal time. Sound from active devices is significantly better in sound quality than passive devices.
The passive home subwoofer has a serial connection to the main speakers and usually does not contain powerful amplifiers. The main disadvantage of such equipment is the difficulty in choosing a place for its placement.
Type of connection and design
According to the type of connection, the subwoofers are divided into cable-connected and wireless.
Most often, wireless subwoofers are connected via Bluetooth. Note that for some models, such a connection is not used to broadcast sound, but to control the device settings remotely. Moreover, such models have a wired connection. If we take the transmission of audio signals, it must be borne in mind that the audio quality when connecting Bluetooth will turn out to be slightly lower than by wire. But the lack of cables underfoot and the ability to freely move the subwoofer relative to the main signal source in most cases compensate for this drawback.
When choosing a subwoofer for your home, pay attention to its design. Equipment of a similar plan is conventionally divided into phase inverter and closed types:
- Enclosed subwoofers have a fully enclosed enclosure, speaker and built-in amplifier. Such an active wireless subwoofer produces an even frequency response, it is used in music systems.
- The phase inverter subwoofers are characterized by a bright acoustic design, they reproduce more frequencies than devices in a closed case.
Yamaha SRT-1500
Soundbar with a wireless TV subwoofer that provides true 5.1 surround sound.
The elegant case of this model holds 12 speakers:
- 8 speakers "sound beam";
- for playback of stereo recordings and pure transmission of dialogs - two oval low-frequency emitters;
- two subwoofers to deliver rich and deep bass.
Surround realistic sound is achieved thanks to the body made of MDF, and this ensures high sound quality. And located in the central part of the body, eight beam speakers in and side woofers create together a unique sound. Two wireless subwoofers reproduce deep bass and provide independent control of audio channels.
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will help not only connect to the subwoofer, but also serve to stream your favorite music to your mobile device.
JBL Cinema SB250 System
This active soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer and is designed for modern TVs. Small and elegant, the system reproduces stunning surround sound.
Supports the ability to wirelessly connect to a powerful and compact subwoofer, which is part of the system, as well as connecting to a TV with a cable.
A compact and elegant audio system with a wireless active subwoofer will complement the image of your modern ultra-thin screen while providing surround, rich sound, far superior to the sound of the built-in television speakers.
The system will allow you to get a home theater that works on the principle of "plug and play", and with ARC technology, you can connect a TV to the Cinema SB250 with one cable. The device is easily tuned to the functions of the TV remote control, which allows you to control the entire home theater with one hand.
JBL SoundShift technology allows you to simultaneously play sound from both a wireless source and a TV.
PolkAudioSignaS1 Soundbar
With the soundbar case dimensions of 89 x 5 cm, it can easily overlap the IR receiver located on the front of the TV if it is installed in front of it on one shelf.
The front panel of the system is covered with fabric, behind which are hidden two 1-inch tweeters and two woofers with a diameter of 4.4 inches. The control buttons are located at the top of the speaker case - for pairing via Bluetooth a wireless subwoofer, adjusting the volume and switching inputs. The remote control in the kit is quite ergonomic, it is easy to switch inputs and control all functions from it. Other features:
- Connectors and interfaces - Bluetooth, digital optical input, Wi-Fi, AUX.
- The total sound power is 200 watts.
- Special features - Dolby Digital decoder, VoiceAdjust technology, wireless subwoofer.
- Delivery set - soundbar, subwoofer, documentation, control panel.
Onkyo LS7200 System
Elegant low-profile soundbar with a wireless subwoofer, large bass speaker, elegant AV receiver HT-L05 will be a great gift for all fans to thoroughly modernize their TV sound.
The system receiver is equipped with effective wireless technologies: from the advanced DTS Play-Fi and Bluetooth of the fourth version to AirPlay and dual-band Wi-Fi, which allows you to combine all the network audio available for connecting in one interface application:
- web radio;
- streaming services;
- LAN files.
The Onkyo LS7200 has four HDMI inputs and a HDMI output with a return channel, with which you can receive audio directly from a TV. You can control the entire device both from the standard remote control, and through the application for smartphones Onkyo Controller.
Features:
- Support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay, FireConnect and DTS Play-Fi;
- connection to the receiver via a single cable and a separate wireless subwoofer;
- soundbar with eight speakers;
- Auto Calibrate AccuEQ, 4 x HDMI.
Sony HT-CT390
When watching your favorite movie, you can feel at the epicenter of the sound stage thanks to this soundbar. The developers paid special attention to two speakers having the ability to play balanced sound over the entire frequency range. Sony's built-in wireless subwoofer provided a more “juicy” bass sound - a dynamic movie scene or any special effect is perceived as realistic as possible.
Wireless streaming of audio and favorite tracks is possible from various applications via Bluetooth with almost any smartphone or tablet.
Features: ease of connecting Bluetooth 4.0, three universal settings modes - film, 3D and news, after 10 minutes of inactivity, switch to standby mode, the ability to mount on the wall, 3D surround sound effect.