Experts recommend Yamaha NS-SW050 more than Yamaha NS SW100
As of 3 Apr 2024, experts prefer Yamaha NS-SW050 over Yamaha NS SW100, but both Subwoofers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Yamaha NS-SW050 received 3 recommendations: from The Sound Junky, Rolling Stone (25 Jan 2021) and Lifewire (27 Feb 2024). By contrast, Yamaha NS SW100 received only 2 recommendations from Woofer Guy and BestCovery (5 Apr 2022).
| Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | Digital Trends  | Woofer Guy  | Wirecutter  | The Sound Junky  | BestCovery  | Rolling Stone  | Lifewire  | What Hi-Fi  | The Master Switch  | Crutchfield  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | - | $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 | - | 4 | 5 | - | - | - |
| 11 | - | $200 |  Yamaha NS SW100 | - | 6 | - | - | 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 25 Jan 2021 Rolling Stone ranked Yamaha NS-SW050 as #4
Rank Subwoofer ... ... #4 out of 6 Yamaha NS-SW050 ... ... Source: www.rollingstone.com - On 27 Feb 2024 Lifewire ranked Yamaha NS-SW050 as #5
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 6 Yamaha NS-SW050 Best for Small Spaces... ... ... Source: www.lifewire.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 - 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
After counting and adding up the 86 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Yamaha NS-SW050 outranks Yamaha NS SW100. This is not to say that Yamaha NS SW100 is a bad option. Like Yamaha NS-SW050, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Yamaha NS-SW050 
Yamaha NS SW100 Customers like Yamaha NS SW100 and Yamaha NS-SW050 about the same
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Yamaha NS SW100
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Both Yamaha NS SW100 and Yamaha NS-SW050 have very similar great customer reviews.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling subwoofer receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Yamaha NS-SW050 and Yamaha NS SW100 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Yamaha NS-SW050 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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| Yamaha NS SW100 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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| Median best-selling Subwoofer |
In comparison:
9.1
Great
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Yamaha NS-SW050 is more popular than Yamaha NS SW100
It's fairly safe to say that Yamaha NS-SW050 is a more popular subwoofer than Yamaha NS SW100, based on its 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Yamaha NS-SW050 and NS SW100 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Yamaha NS SW100 | $200 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Klipsch R-100SW | $179 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Kicker CompRT | $190 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | |
 | Klipsch R-12SW | $220 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
| Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | Digital Trends | Woofer Guy | Wirecutter | The Sound Junky | BestCovery | Rolling Stone | Lifewire | What Hi-Fi | The Master Switch | Crutchfield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $247 |  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. | - | 3 | - | 6 | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $299 |  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. | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 2 |
| 4 | - | $750 |  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. | - | 5 | - | 4 | 19 | - | - | 4 | - | - |
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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]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 2
- 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)
- Read more
- 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
Yamaha NS-SW050 is a very popular and one of the cheapest options. It's in the top 3 bestselling subwoofers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Klipsch R-100SW or Kicker CompRT .
Yamaha NS-SW050 is $247.05 less expensive than an average subwoofer ($427).
Yamaha NS SW100 is a very popular and one of the most affordable options. It's in the top 3 bestselling subwoofers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Fluance DB10W or OSD Audio Nero Dual X8 .
Yamaha NS SW100 is $227.05 less expensive than an average subwoofer ($427).
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