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Sony SA-WM250 100-Watt Active Subwoofer
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Excelente producto Sony
(5 out of 5) by Eduardo Hidalgo on Feb 7, 2006 (Hialeah)Ahora tengo mi equipo de sonido completo con este subwoofer Sony
SA-WM250. Verdaderamente un producto de muy buena calidad, excelente sonido y sobre todo muy bajo precio.
Les recomiendo la compra de este subwoofer Sony 250 y de seguro que no se arrepentiran .Disfrutenlo!!!
SA-WM250. Verdaderamente un producto de muy buena calidad, excelente sonido y sobre todo muy bajo precio.
Les recomiendo la compra de este subwoofer Sony 250 y de seguro que no se arrepentiran .Disfrutenlo!!!
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
This subwoofer completes music and movie audio
(5 out of 5) by Douglas H. Haden on Nov 9, 2005 (Ridgecrest, CA United States)I bought the Sony SA-WM250 subwoofer to augment my Sony STR-DE998 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Audio/Video Receiver and Bose speakers.
I had some trouble getting the 250 to work but the problems were in the receiver and the operator, not the subwoofer. If you use the 998, you have to both activate the subwoofer and use a sound mode that uses a subwoofer. Most of the huge number of the 998's sound modes will drive a subwoofer, but you can waste a vexing afternoon trying to get it working if perchance you are testing using one of the simple modes. In addition to the hard to follow mode descriptions in the manual, you can tell whether a sound mode uses a subwoofer just by selecting a mode and looking at the little active-speaker diagram on the display. You'll see an S in a box if the mode supports a subwoofer.
I've not had a crossover-frequency control on my previous subwoofers. The 250's crossover control (one of two knobs, both on the subwoofer's back; the other is the volume control), adjusts the point at which the 250 starts subwoofing. You can have the subwoofer respond to the very lowest frequency sounds or all below whatever point you select. I found it unexpectedly useful.
My 998 receiver has a subwoofer output but you should be able to use the 250 subwoofer on most sound sources by setting the crossover control to have it do its thing with just the lower frequency sounds.
As to how well the SA-WM250 works: I am not an audiophile, but I was dissatisfied with the sounds from my five Bose speakers. Well, not at first, but voices from my videos and TV sounds were flat. The moment I had the 250 working, I knew it was just what was missing. I was even happier after I played with the crossover and volume controls.
I was slow to add a subwoofer because I don't need plaster-cracking thumps to enjoy my audio. Nevertheless, our world does vibrate us with low frequency sounds and at least my body needed some of that to complete movie and music audio. On the other hand, the 250 has enough oomph to satisfy the most demanding rocker. If you need a subwoofer to untie your shoelaces, the 250 should meet your needs. If you think you might need even more subwoofing, you could buy the 250's big brother, the Sony SAWX700 250 Watt Active Subwoofer.
Finally, something has to be said about the cost. I receive more for my dollar with the 250 than any other component of my home theater system.
I had some trouble getting the 250 to work but the problems were in the receiver and the operator, not the subwoofer. If you use the 998, you have to both activate the subwoofer and use a sound mode that uses a subwoofer. Most of the huge number of the 998's sound modes will drive a subwoofer, but you can waste a vexing afternoon trying to get it working if perchance you are testing using one of the simple modes. In addition to the hard to follow mode descriptions in the manual, you can tell whether a sound mode uses a subwoofer just by selecting a mode and looking at the little active-speaker diagram on the display. You'll see an S in a box if the mode supports a subwoofer.
I've not had a crossover-frequency control on my previous subwoofers. The 250's crossover control (one of two knobs, both on the subwoofer's back; the other is the volume control), adjusts the point at which the 250 starts subwoofing. You can have the subwoofer respond to the very lowest frequency sounds or all below whatever point you select. I found it unexpectedly useful.
My 998 receiver has a subwoofer output but you should be able to use the 250 subwoofer on most sound sources by setting the crossover control to have it do its thing with just the lower frequency sounds.
As to how well the SA-WM250 works: I am not an audiophile, but I was dissatisfied with the sounds from my five Bose speakers. Well, not at first, but voices from my videos and TV sounds were flat. The moment I had the 250 working, I knew it was just what was missing. I was even happier after I played with the crossover and volume controls.
I was slow to add a subwoofer because I don't need plaster-cracking thumps to enjoy my audio. Nevertheless, our world does vibrate us with low frequency sounds and at least my body needed some of that to complete movie and music audio. On the other hand, the 250 has enough oomph to satisfy the most demanding rocker. If you need a subwoofer to untie your shoelaces, the 250 should meet your needs. If you think you might need even more subwoofing, you could buy the 250's big brother, the Sony SAWX700 250 Watt Active Subwoofer.
Finally, something has to be said about the cost. I receive more for my dollar with the 250 than any other component of my home theater system.
Impressive!
(5 out of 5) by Curtis Gomez on Oct 29, 2005 (Burbank, CA USA)I'm a television and film chief engineer for audio in Burbank, CA. Forget about specs. The real test comes from your listening environment. This thing sounds great at any price! A nice responsive bass with adjustable gain, adjustable low frequency roll off and a rear phase switch. Most receivers let you flip the LFE (sub woofer) phase in some deep menu or you can flip the wires, but it's nice to have a switch for easy comparison. Dolby Digital has a characteristic phase shift in relation to the other speakers, switching phase can sometimes give surprisingly better and more powerful low-end. I highly recommend this sturdy little sub woofer.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Amazing performance - regardless of the price - the missing link
(5 out of 5) by Dr. G. on Sep 12, 2005 (South Florida)I have a high-end Sony A/V receiver as the foundation of my A/V system. I added this powered subwoofer to replace a passive unit from Cambridge Soundworks. The difference is stunning! The SONY adds bass information that goes unheard otherwise. On music, it creates a wonderful sense of fullness. On movies and DVDs, this is the missing link that takes you into the movie theatre. My next addition will be a pair of bass transducers to attach to the sofa and chairs.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Good Buy For the Mone
(4 out of 5) by J. Gatewood on Sep 3, 2005 (USA)This is an execellent value. It has a big sound and provides
the basement sound a theater system needs. You can always pay
more and get more. But, this earns it's four star rating.
You won't be sorry you purchased it. And, of course, Amazon
delivered it just like they always do...
Quickly and in perfect conditionl
the basement sound a theater system needs. You can always pay
more and get more. But, this earns it's four star rating.
You won't be sorry you purchased it. And, of course, Amazon
delivered it just like they always do...
Quickly and in perfect conditionl