Yamaha NS-SW100
The Yamaha NS-SW100 brings deep, room-filling bass to compact systems, pairing a 10-inch driver with Advanced YST and a twisted-flare port for controlled low-end presence. Its claimed 25Hz extension and 100W dynamic output promise satisfying weight for movies, games, and music, while the sturdy 26.5-pound cabinet gives this compact subwoofer reassuring substance.
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Sound Quality
84/100
Integration
72/100
Build Quality
84/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
82/100
Pros
10-inch driver, Advanced YST and twisted-flare port target extended, controlled bass performance in a compact enclosure.
Claimed 25Hz low-frequency extension and 100W dynamic power offer strong low-end potential for music and home theater.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 84/100
Bass
86/100
Based on the 10" driver, twisted-flare port and 25 Hz claimed response; expected extension and solid low-end for its size. No reviewer measurements supplied; score reflects generous interpretation of the spec rather than measured outcomes.
Dynamics
80/100
100 W dynamic power and 50 W output rating indicate decent headroom for a compact 10" sub, implying good transient ability for typical music/home theater. No subjective reviewer comments on slam or compression were provided.
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Integration
72/100
Features (YST, ported design) suggest ease of integration, but no reviewer outcome language is available. Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration.
Build Quality
84/100
Yamaha build pedigree, 26.5 lb cabinet and design details (twisted flare port) point to solid construction and finish for the price. No durability or teardown reviews supplied.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied. Spec lists standard features (speaker-level/line inputs implied by model class) and Yamaha's Advanced YST; connectivity/tools not detailed in provided data or reviews.
Value for Money
82/100
At ~$250 the spec set (25 Hz, 10" driver, Yamaha tech) offers competitive performance for the price. No reviewer language calling it a 'no-brainer' or 'best in class' was available, so score is conservative.
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Specifications
- Driver
- 10” cone
- Dynamic Power
- 100 W (5 ohms)
- Output Power
- 50 W (100 Hz, 5 ohms, 10% THD)
- Frequency Response
- 25–180 Hz
- Advanced YST
- Yes
- Twisted Flare Port
- Yes
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 13-7/8” x 13-7/8” x 16-1/8”
- Weight
- 26.5 lbs.
Manufacturer's Description — Yamaha
NS-SW100 Powered Subwoofer
This subwoofer incorporates a number of Yamaha advanced, high-performance bass technologies, such as Twisted Flare Port, Advanced YST II (Yamaha Active Servo Technology II) with discrete amp circuitry and a high-quality 10" woofer unit. The resulting bass response is powerfully rich and impactful. The gentle curves and matte black finish give the subwoofer a stylish and beautiful appearance.
- New Twisted Flare Port contributes to clear and tight bass
- Advanced YST II (Yamaha Active Servo Technology II)
- 10” cone woofer
- Stylish addition to any room
Clear and Tight Bass
The new Twisted Flare Port takes advantage of extensive subwoofer development experience. The gently twisting flared shape creates a smooth flow of air around the edge of the port versus the turbulent air flow around a conventional port. This reduces extraneous noise not present in the original input signal and provides clear, accurate low frequency reproduction. From special effect sounds in movies to the atmosphere of a live venue, you hear bass that is clear, tight and realistic.
Deep Lows
Developed by Yamaha, the Advanced YST II (Yamaha Active Servo Technology II) combines negative-impedance and constant-current principles to drive the speaker cone with even tighter control than the previous version. Using Advanced Negative Impedance Converter (ANIC) circuits, this system dynamically optimizes effective speaker impedance to maintain excellent linearity. This means more stable and accurate low range response, not to mention higher sound quality.
More than a Black Box
The gently rounded form with a slanted front surface is stylishly elegant. Designed to be unobtrusive, it’s sure to look beautiful in a living room or home theater room and will match a wide range of speaker systems. More than a black box, it’s the heartbeat of your home theater system.
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