Experts recommend Yamaha NS SW100 more than Elac SUB3030
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Yamaha NS SW100 over Elac SUB3030, but both Subwoofers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Yamaha NS SW100 received 2 recommendations: from BestCovery (5 Apr 2022) and Woofer Guy. Elac SUB3030 was also endorsed 2 times: by The Master Switch (6 Feb 2024) and The Sound Junky. However, experts generally ranked Elac SUB3030 lower than Yamaha NS SW100 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
Curious to see this month's entire Subwoofers ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 6 Feb 2024
The Master Switch ranked Elac SUB3030 as #10 Rank Subwoofer ... ... #10 out of 16 Elac SUB3030 ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com -
The Sound Junky ranked Elac SUB3030 as #3 Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Elac SUB3030 Best Powered Subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - On 5 Apr 2022
BestCovery ranked Yamaha NS SW100 as #2 Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 21 Yamaha NS SW100 Runner Up... ... ... Source: www.latimes.com -
Woofer Guy ranked Yamaha NS SW100 as #6 Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 8 Yamaha NS SW100 Best for Balanced Audio... ... ... Source: wooferguy.com
After counting and adding up the 89 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Yamaha NS SW100 outranks Elac SUB3030. This is not to say that Elac SUB3030 is a bad option. Like Yamaha NS SW100, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Yamaha NS SW100 outranks Elac SUB3030 by 7 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Yamaha NS SW100 is more critically acclaimed than Elac SUB3030.
| Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | World Wide Stereo  | Crutchfield  | What Hi-Fi  | Rolling Stone  | BestCovery | The Master Switch | Wirecutter  | The Sound Junky | Woofer Guy | Digital Trends  |
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| 1 | - | $599 |  SVS SB-1000 Pro The SVS SB-1000 Pro is a highly praised subwoofer that offers exceptional sound quality, compact size, solid build quality, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for various use cases. | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| 2 | - | $729 |  Sonos Sub The Sonos Sub is a highly praised and recommended product for its exceptional bass reproduction capabilities, compact size, excellent build quality, and wireless connectivity, making it a versatile option for enhancing your audio experience. | - | - | 4 | - | 19 | - | - | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| 3 | - | $249 |  Polk Audio PSW10 The Polk Audio PSW10 subwoofer is highly praised for its impressive bass reproduction, compact size, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for various audio setups. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | - |
| 4 | - | $279 |  Klipsch R120SW The Klipsch R120SW subwoofer is highly praised for its impressive bass performance, compact size, excellent build quality, and versatile connectivity options, making it a great choice for enhancing the audio experience in various settings. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [2]
Total expert reviews: 2
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 2
Expert reviews [2]
Total expert reviews: 2
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 2
From Seller:
- Advanced Bluetooth Control - Sub3030 incorporates our advanced digital Control system. Download the Elac subeq app for your smartphone and have complete control of multiple subwoofers at the same time
- Auto EQ - utilizing our new subeq app and your smartphone's microphone, the subwoofer will optimize room EQ automatically, utilizing eight parametric curves. Full manual EQ is available as well.
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From Seller:
- New Twisted Flare Port contributes to clear and tight bass
- Advanced YST II (Yamaha Active Servo Technology II)
- 10” cone woofer
- Subwoofer cable for connecting subwoofer speaker to a stereo receiver, sound system, or other compatible audio device
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Limited ELAC Debut 2.0 SUB3030 1000 Watt Powered Subwoofer, Black
Review by Graciela Kent
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