Experts recommend Yamaha NS-SW050 more than Sony SACS9
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Yamaha NS-SW050 over Sony SACS9, but both Subwoofers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Yamaha NS-SW050 received 1 recommendation: from The Sound Junky. Sony SACS9 was also endorsed 1 times: by Woofer Guy. However, experts generally ranked Sony SACS9 lower than Yamaha NS-SW050 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | N/A | $180 |  Yamaha NS-SW050 The Yamaha NS-SW050 subwoofer receives positive reviews for its strong bass response, impressive sound quality, compact size, and sleek design, making it suitable for small to medium-sized rooms or setups with limited space. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| 49 | N/A | $250 |  Sony SACS9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- Woofer Guy ranked Sony SACS9 as #8
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 8 Sony SACS9 Best for Seamless IntegrationSource: wooferguy.com - The Sound Junky ranked Yamaha NS-SW050 as #2
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Yamaha NS-SW050 Best Small... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com
After counting and adding up the 89 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Yamaha NS-SW050 outranks Sony SACS9. This is not to say that Sony SACS9 is a bad option. Like Yamaha NS-SW050, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Sony SACS9 nor Yamaha NS-SW050 were recommended by key experts who publish Subwoofers recommendations.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | -
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Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by chooserator.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 94 |
| Lowest score by Gadget Review | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by n-modell.hu | 93 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 92 |
| Lowest score by chooserator.com | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Active 10” subwoofer perfect to provide that extra punch for your home theater or music listening setup
- Amplify your movie, music, and gaming experience with a speaker that provides full frequency audio with a three-way coaxial, four-driver speaker system
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From Seller:
- New twisted flare port contributes to clear and tight bass
- Advanced YST II (Yamaha Active Servo Technology II)
- 8” cone woofer
- Stylish addition to any room
- Dynamic Power: 100W (5 ohms)
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