Yamaha NS-SW100 vs Yamaha NS-SW050

Short answer: the Yamaha NS-SW100. It ranks #54 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $249.95. The Yamaha NS-SW050 ranks #68, rated 2.7/5, at $219.95, $30 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.

Why pick the Yamaha NS-SW100: 10-inch ported with 100W RMS.

Why pick the Yamaha NS-SW050: Yamaha’s smallest home subwoofer, with an 8” cone, Advanced YST II servo amplification and a Twisted Flare Port to reduce port noise. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured Yamaha NS-SW100, which reached only 105.0dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands.

Buy the Yamaha NS-SW100. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $30 saving on the Yamaha NS-SW050 is not enough to make up the difference.

Worth knowing: the Yamaha NS-SW050 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 2.3 to 3.0, so treat this verdict as provisional.

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Yamaha NS-SW100: $249.95 Amazon eBay

Same family: the Yamaha NS-SW050 (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, estimated 2.7/5).

Pros: 10-inch ported with 100W RMS. Compact 26-pound design delivers surprising deep bass at tight price point. Twisted flare port provides accurate, powerfully rich response. Stylish design complements home decor while delivering satisfying bass depth.

Full Yamaha NS-SW100 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	105.0 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	Japan
Dimensions	13.9”H x 13.9”W x 16.1”D (352.3 x 352.3 x 409.4 mm)
Drivers	10” (254mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, side
Measurement Source	ErinsAudioCorner
Output SPL at 40 Hz	97.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	103.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	108.6 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	110.7 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	109.7 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	107.8 dB
Warranty	2
Weight	26.5 lbs (12.0 kg)

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  • Yamaha NS-SW100 Website
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Yamaha NS-SW050: $219.95 Estimated Amazon eBay

Same family: the Yamaha NS-SW100 (larger subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 3/5).

Pros: Yamaha’s smallest home subwoofer, with an 8” cone, Advanced YST II servo amplification and a Twisted Flare Port to reduce port noise. Rated 28 to 200Hz in a cabinet 29cm wide.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured Yamaha NS-SW100, which reached only 105.0dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands. With an 8” driver and 50W it is suited to small rooms and modest levels.

Full Yamaha NS-SW050 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	50W (100W peak)
Country	Japan
Dimensions	11.5”H x 11.5”W x 13.4”D (292 x 292 x 340 mm)
Drivers	8” cone woofer
Enclosure	ported
Frequency Response	28-200Hz (manufacturer specified)
Warranty	2
Weight	18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)

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