covers low end well

not enough db output

I picked this up at a pawn shop for $110 so I can't complain about the price. Knowing this subwoofer was meant for a Stereo system, I connected to the sub output on my digital amp with a "y" connector so that I could use both channels of the amp. I have to check it out with a scope, but either the speaker is blown or the amp is clipping because on real loud low passages, the speaker sounds like it's distorting. I have to have my volume at 3 o'clock (loud) like others on this board have posted. I keep the crossover at max and let the amp do the work.

As I stated, the subwoofer was at a good price and it sounds pretty good on 5.1 surround. I may, however, be predjudiced because of the price paid.

Good Tonal Quality

Designed for music, and does not work well with surround video

I've never followed with a second review, but some of the other reviews have me quite concerned. This sub was Lab Tested and performs cleanly at 37 Hertz and has punch down in the 27 Hertz range. I've used mine for 4 years with none of the problems listed. It will not perform explosion levels, probably because it was designed and introduced before video subs were as prominent.

Note: For those that review used equipment, it makes more sense to do this on the chats lines where you can get feed back on serious problems. It you buy things at swap meets and pawn shops, and you don't have them checked out, its possible they make be defective. It's not fair to review equipment under those circumstances.

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I recently purchased a Yamaha YST-SW40 subwoofer. I bought it for use with my computer system to enhance the low end of my PC audio experience. For this purpose I have found it to be a superb addition to my setup. I would not use a unit this small for my normal stereo. If you need some decent bass to spice up your gaming experience, this is a great way to go.

This sub is useless. You'll have to turn up the volume real loud for it to perform the way it's supposed to. The sound itself lacks depth required for a satisfying movie experience. Waste of money...

Tight bass for music listening
Cheap

Lack of deep bass

A purchased this product last Christmas for my HT. I have quite small main speaker and a relatively small room, so this small sub really enhanced the movie sound. I know that compared to other subs it might not be that good, but since it is cheap, it is a good beginners sub adequate for small rooms.

The sub is absolutely worthless on Pro Logic movies. It doesn't offermuch bass extention to my Celestion ditton 33's (which can handle 28hz).

On dolby digital it is usable if you accept modest volumes, but can be a bit underpowered to handle the DD dynamics at theatre volumes.

The relay in the power supply was faulty in my unit, making very unpleasant noises when turning the unit on. After 20 seconds it always went away :-)

Finally got it fixed, now I'm selling the unit ...

In a small room this may be o.k.
Blends into the overall sound of movies.

Lacks power to be considered in a larger room.
Not ideal for music at all.
Has not got the grunt for action movies.

Quite honestly sold this speaker second hand after owning it for over 18 months.I moved house and had a slightly larger living room and the power of this sub just did not impress me at all.However to be fair at the pricepoint there is not much competition.I would not recommend this sub even as a starter but I would recommend for a very small room.

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Ah,its dirt cheap(price)!

Ah,its cheap(build quality,sound quality,impact),its a cheap bass module for cheap multimedia speakers!

No low frequency impact to speak of,boomy like a drum.
Is dirt cheap.Hey the key word here is cheap.

Now come on look at some more serious subs...REL(most models),Sunfire,Velodyne HGS series

If your budget is very limited take a good look and listen to...Klipsch,HSU,NHT,Mirage/Energy subs

So this "unit" deserves 1/5 overall.

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Ah,wait...oh well Cambridge Soundjokes band-pass bass module they call SUB.