The ASW610 sounds bigger than it looks and more expensive than its price-tag
Forceful low frequencies at any volume level, but hamstrung rather by vague timing
There’s nothing wrong with what this Tannoy does – it differentiates bass notes well and is able to start and stop promptly – but the overall signature is altogether too tentative. Which is the last thing you want from a subwoofer
Compact sub capable of full-size sound – just don’t push it too hard
This subwoofer isn't short of drive and attack but is lacking finesse where it's needed.
An almost elemental subwoofer from one of the established experts – a big, square, black box with a whacking great driver occupying the front panel
The SPL-1500R isn’t small or cheap, but it is very good
There’s more to this beast than blunt force
Experience mammoth power from this dwarf subwoofer
Lacks the speed and definition to create any sense of scale and weight in big action movie soundtracks