I just bought myself this new subwoofer, Wharfedale D10. I would like to share my thoughts with you here on my blog.
The reasons why I bought this subwoofer from Wharfedale was that my old Argon Subwoofer was starting making all kind of strange noises. My need was a small sub with a decent sound for a recently budget. I found that the Wharfedale D10 Sub was fulfilling just that goal. I mainly wanted a subwoofer because I love watching action movies. With a good subwoofer connected to my Denon receiver the movies will get some extra life.
First thoughts about Wharfedale D10
I have had my new Subwoofer for a couple of weeks now. It is for sure a nice upgrade, to my old Argon Bass10 subwoofer. It gives the moves a nice depth that I was looking for. I have been testing my new sub with movies like Independence Day, Apollo 13, Saving Private Ryan, Avatar and Braveheart. For me my new subwoofer is for sure giving my movies that extra sound I was hoping for 🙂
Specification of Wharfedale D10 Subwoofer
| Drive Units | 1 x (10″) 250mm cone long-throw |
| Frequency Response | 40 – 120Hz ±3dB |
| Amplifier Power Output | 200W |
| Peak Power Output | 350W |
| Line Input Sensitivity | 200mv for maximum output |
| Crossover Range | 30 – 150Hz |
| Inputs | Stereo Line In (2 x RCA Phono) Mono (LFE) Line In (RCA Phono) |
| Input Impedance | Line Input 10kΩ LFE 5kΩ |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) | ≥85dB |
| Avg. Max Output @1m | 110dB |
| Features | Phase inversion, Auto on-off |
| Dimensions | Width: 336mm Height: (358+58)mm(with feet) Depth: (366+15)mm |
| Net weight | 15 kg |
Why Subwoofers Matter
- Extends frequency range: Most speakers struggle below ~50 Hz, but a quality subwoofer can reach down to 20 Hz — the lowest limit of human hearing.
- Adds realism and emotional impact: Subwoofers reproduce the rumble of explosions in movies, the thump of kick drums in music, and the atmospheric low-end in games.
- Relieves main speakers: By handling low frequencies, subwoofers free up your main speakers to focus on mids and highs, improving overall clarity and reducing distortion
- Immersive experience: Whether it’s a concert recording, a cinematic action scene, or a video game, subwoofers let you feel the sound as much as hear it.
Overall thoughts
My overall thoughts of the Wharfedale D10 Subwoofer is that it is great value for the money. It is of cause a small subwoofer, but for my home Cinema and with a small budget I think it has been a very good solution.
