Experts recommend Yamaha NS SW100 more than Yamaha NS-SW050
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Yamaha NS SW100 over Yamaha NS-SW050, 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. By contrast, Yamaha NS-SW050 received only 1 recommendation from The Sound Junky.
| 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | - | $200 |  Yamaha NS SW100 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 6 | - |
| 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 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- 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 - 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 Yamaha NS-SW050. This is not to say that Yamaha NS-SW050 is a bad option. Like Yamaha NS SW100, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Yamaha NS SW100 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Yamaha NS-SW050 is not.
| 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 | - | - | 1 | - |
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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 |
Expert reviews [2]
Total expert reviews: 2
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 2
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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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
- Read more
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