{
  "id": 8277240,
  "title": "Hi-fi and home theater legend Wharfedale announces four(!) new subwoofers, and if that seems like overkill, wait until you see how big the largest one is",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/hi-fi-and-home-theater-legend-wharfedale-announces-four-new",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-18T16:10:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/hi-fi-and-home-theater-legend-wharfedale-announces-four-new-subwoofers-and-if-that-seems-like-overkill-wait-until-you-see-how-big-the-largest-one-is"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Speaker manufacturer Wharfedale has unveiled four new subwoofers, each with unique sizes and capabilities. The Nova series encompasses subwoofers ranging from an 8-inch model suitable for compact spaces to the largest option at 15 inches, designed for expansive rooms and demanding setups. These subwoofers boast cutting-edge technology, including long-throw drivers, auxiliary bass radiators, and refined cabinet architecture.\n\nThe Nova 8 is tailored for smaller setups and stereo installations, delivering 200W of power. Meanwhile, the 10-inch Nova caters to medium-sized rooms, offering 240W of output. For more immersive home theater experiences, the Nova 12, a 12-inch subwoofer, provides 300W of power. The flagship Nova 15, a massive 15-inch model, is engineered for larger spaces, pumping out up to 360W of power.\n\nEach Nova subwoofer features a long-throw driver made from lightweight, rigid speaker cones with a proprietary coating to enhance stiffness and self-damping. These cones are paired with heavy-duty, die-cast chassis, oversized high-roll surrounds, and high-excursion motor systems for stable high output while preserving precision. An aluminum shorting ring and large diameter voice coil further minimize distortion and boost transient response.\n\nA standout feature of the Nova series is the Auxiliary Bass Radiator, a downward-firing, dual-suspension component designed to enhance low-frequency output without the need for a conventional reflex port. This innovative component avoids resonance, turbulence, chuffing, and compression, optimizing the subwoofer's performance according to its cabinet volume, driver size, amplifier configuration, and intended frequency range.\n\nPowered by a Class D amplifier delivering between 200W and 360W of built-in output, the Nova subwoofers offer up to 80V peak output and substantial dynamic headroom. An adjustable crossover, phase alignment, and level calibration enable users to fine-tune the sound to their specific space and preferences. The DSP also dynamically adjusts the EQ, prioritizing perceived weight and range at lower volumes while managing driver excursion to maintain clean audio at higher levels.\n\nPriced from £799 (approximately $1,068 or AU$1,499) for the Nova 8 to £1,299 (about $1,737 or AU$2,437) for the Nova 15, the new subwoofers from Wharfedale will be available in late September 2026.",
  "summary": "Wharfedale has announced four new Nova subwoofers ranging from 8 inches to 15 inches in size.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}