Monitor Audio Anthra W10
The Anthra W10 brings deep, controlled bass to compact high-end systems, pairing a sealed 10-inch long-excursion driver with up to 500W Class-D muscle and 17Hz extension. As ecoustics notes, MaestroUnite adds serious setup flexibility through custom EQ, app control, XLR/RCA connectivity and daisy-chaining. A braced cabinet and precision DSP tuning complete an adaptable low-frequency specialist.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
89/100
Integration
76/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Connectivity
92/100
Value for Money
80/100
Pros
Sealed cabinet, high-excursion driver and efficient Class-D amplification are engineered for controlled low-frequency performance.
MaestroUnite app control provides three preset EQ curves plus three custom eight-band EQ profiles for detailed room tuning.
RCA and XLR inputs/outputs support flexible system connection and daisy-chaining of up to four Anthra subwoofers.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 89/100
Bass
90/100
Specs show -6dB at 17Hz, a long-excursion 10" driver and 425–500W Class-D power — strong low extension and control for a sealed 10" design. No reviewer measurements provided; score based on measured spec sheet and driver excursion/power that indicate deep, controlled bass for its size.
Dynamics
88/100
High instantaneous power (up to 500 W) and 50 mm driver peak-to-peak excursion plus 28-bit DSP suggest strong transient capability and headroom for a compact sealed sub. With no listening reviews, rating is optimistic but cautious, based on amplifier power, excursion and DSP control.
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Integration
76/100
Product offers extensive DSP, phase control (0–360°), adjustable LPF and custom EQ via MaestroUnite which should ease blending with mains. Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration. No review outcomes describing 'seamless', 'disappears' or problematic blends were provided, so score reduced to reflect lack of real-world integration evidence.
Build Quality
92/100
Braced 18 mm MDF cabinet, 36 mm front baffle, magnetic cloth grille and a 5-year warranty point to robust construction and premium finishing. Score reflects solid materials and Monitor Audio's typical build standards in absence of damage/failure reports.
Features Connectivity
92/100
Comprehensive feature set: MaestroUnite DSP with 3 preset + 3 custom 8-band EQs, 20–200Hz LPF with steep rolloffs, 0–360° phase, autoranging analog/digital input handling, XLR and RCA I/O and mono/LFE routing. High usability and professional connectivity for both AV and music setups.
Value for Money
80/100
Strong feature set, robust build and a 5-year warranty indicate good value potential. Price was not provided and no reviewer comments on price/performance were available, so score is conservative relative to likely market positioning.
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Specifications
- System Format
- Active – Sealed Cabinet
- Drive Unit Complement
- 1x 10" (254 mm) High Linear-Excusion Triple Suspension Driver
- Amplifier Classification
- High-Efficiency Class-D
- Lower Frequency Limit
- -6dB @17Hz
- Upper Frequency Limit
- (LPF Off) -6dB @400Hz
- Driver Excursion (pk-pk)
- 50 mm
- DSP
- 28 Bit 50 MIPS Configuratable through MaestroUnite
- Analogue Digital Conversion
- Autoranging Input which combines a 10Vrms maximum input with low signal to noise for small signals
- Amplifier Output Power, 240Vac
- Instantaneous: 500 W* Continuous short-term: 425 W**
- Amplifier Output Power, 120Vac
- Instantaneous: 450 W Continuous short-term: 390 W
- LED UI Control
- Brightness, On-Off
- Phase Control
- 0-360 Degrees measured at LPF Crossover
- Low Pass Filter
- 20-200Hz LPF with Roll off Adjustable from -3 to -48dB/Oct
- Custom EQ
- Configurable through MaestroUnite;3 pre-defined EQ curves plus 3 custom EQ curves each with 8 band custom EQ supporting (Peaking, High Shelf, Low Shelf, High Pass)
- Volume Level
- Wide adjustable input gain to allow maximum output from a wide range of input signals
- Inputs
- Stereo Unbalanced RCA (or mono/LFE using only connector marked LFE)Mono/LFE Balanced XLR
- Outputs
- Stereo unbalanced outputs with unbuffered throughput from RCA Inputs Mono/LFE Balaned XLR outputs with unbuffered throughput from XLR Input
- Mains Input Voltage
- Universal Mains, 85-265VAC
- External Dimensions (without feet) (HxWxD)
- 321 x 321 x 321 mm
- Power Consumption
- 120 W
- Cabinet Construction
- Braced 18 mm thick MDF with 36 mm front baffle
- Grille
- Cloth covered magnetically attached Grilles
- Weight
- 20.06 kg (44 lb 1 oz)
- Warranty
- 5 years
Manufacturer's Description — Monitor Audio
The W10 is the most compact model within the Anthra subwoofer series. It features a 10” (25 cm) Rigid Surface Technology II (RST II) C-CAM high-excursion driver powered by a Class-D 500 Watt amplifier, housed within a comprehensively internally braced, sealed-box cabinet.
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Features at a glance:
10” Rigid Surface Technology II | C-CAM high-excursion driver | Class-D 500 Watt amplifier | Full-colour LCD display | RCA outputs | Massive motor assembles | Compatible with MaestroUnite | XLR inputs | XLR outputs | MaestroUnite Setup
Deep, Controlled Bass. Simply.
Engineered to deliver deep, agile bass in small to mid-sized spaces, the Anthra W10 subwoofer features a 500 Watt Class-D amplifier driving a 10” (25 cm) Rigid Surface Technology II (RST II) C-CAM high-excursion driver. The W10 can be used on its own or linked with up to three other Anthra subwoofers for a truly immersive, ultra-dynamic listening experience.
A full-colour LCD display and rotatory dial are located on the back panel to allow for basic subwoofer setup and EQ preset selection, while advanced features including DSP configuration and multi-sub connectivity setup are available via the MaestroUnite app.
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