Scare Your Neighbors!
Written: May 27 '04 (Updated Dec 28 '07)
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Pros: Feel The Bass!, It's a Sony, Price, Frequency Range
Cons: Let Me Think... Ummmm, None!!!
The Bottom Line: If you want a great subwoofer that you can depend on and still not spend much, then go with the Sony SA-WM200.
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| nathanhuth's Full Review: Sony SA-WM200 Subwoofer Speaker |
Intro: I purchased this particular subwoofer online to complement my Philips FW-C380 shelf system. The system already has a "Subwoofer Out", so connection was easy with just one cable. Sony included speaker wire for those people who don't have a "Subwoofer Out" on their system. I connected mine with the included subwoofer cable. Here's the stuff you have to know; it has an 8" long-throw driver, pumping out 80 continous watts, from 28 to 200 Hz.
Frequency Range: Frequency range on this subwoofer is from 200 Hz all the way down to 28 Hz! You won't find that wide of a range near this price range. The highest Hz this sub can pump out is determined by the cut off frequency.
Cut Off Frequency: I followed the manual, and since my speakers are 5 1/4", I set the "Cut Off Frequency" dial on the back to about 120 Hz. The manual tells you what cut off frequency is right for your size of speaker. This dial can be set from 200 Hz down to 50 Hz. "Cut Off Frequency" is important because it is the sound frequency level that determines what sounds go to your speakers (the higher pitched sounds), and what sounds got to your sub (the lower pitched sounds). The right balance will give you great sounding results.
Power Level: On the back of the sub itself, it says 100 watts, telling you it consumes 100 watts of power. It outputs 80 watts of continuous power. It might say otherwise other places, but I got this number straight off the manual. There is a "Level" dial on the front of the sub to determine how loud your subwoofer is. But watch out, turning this up too much will result in muffled, very loud noise, possibly damaging the sub. I have only turned it all the way up to impress my friends. I just keep mine in the middle and the sound is just right.
Power Button The SA-WM200 DOES have a power button on the front. It's the old fashioned click-on, click-off, not a digital button. I think that gives it a nice, tough character. There is a similar model that comes with some of the cheaper Sony home theater systems that is not powered and without a power button. This is not that model.
My Experiences With It: This sub was held up remarkably well. Well, except for the mesh grill getting a couple small holes in it from my little brother. Otherwise, it's been the same since the day I bought it.
One day, I was with my friend and I turned it up really loud. It sounded great, I could walk anywhere in the house and hear the bass, even outside. I could hear the glasses rattling in the kitchen next to my room. I could see them shaking too! The only trouble was our neighbor behind next-door complained about it the next day.
I hooked this thing up to our satellite via my Philips shelf system to watch Pearl Harbor. Wow! When the Japanese started attacking the harbor, we could really feel the power of this sub. The room was shaking to the propellers of the Jap's planes as thew flew by. It was a truely remarkable experience. After hearing it, my brother said he had to get a home theater system. But really, it was the sub that bought him over.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 85.10
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Member: Nathan Huth
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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