Short answer: the Sonos Sub Mini. It ranks #47 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $499. The Yamaha NS-SW100 ranks #54, rated 3.0/5, at $269.95, $229.05 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The case for the Sonos Sub Mini: A small, light sealed subwoofer with two 6 inch drivers that adds upper bass support in a modest room. The catch: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects.
What the Yamaha NS-SW100 does well: An affordable compact ported 10 inch subwoofer with a 100 watt amp and a stylish cabinet. The catch: There is no crossover control and no polarity switch, which makes it harder to blend with main speakers.
Buy the Sonos Sub Mini. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $229.05 with the Yamaha NS-SW100 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Sub Mini | Yamaha NS-SW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.00 | $269.95 |
| Ranked | #47 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #54 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, side |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 82.4 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 89.1 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 97.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 103.2 dB | 97.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.1 dB | 103.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 108.8 dB | 108.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 109.5 dB | 110.7 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.4 dB | 105.0 dB |
| Dimensions | 12”H x 9.1”W x 9.1”D (305.1 x 230.1 x 230.1 mm) | 13.9”H x 13.9”W x 16.1”D (352.3 x 352.3 x 409.4 mm) |
| Weight | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) | 26.5 lbs (12.0 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 2 |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | black |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Drivers | 2x 6” (152mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 107.8 dB |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Sonos Sub Mini: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Yamaha NS-SW100: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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