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Black rectangular subwoofer with silver 8-inch driver and dual passive radiators on sides

Niles

Niles SW8 8" Compact Powered Home Theater Subwoofer With Dual Passive Radiators

SKU CH-5C46-Y7K97

Compact 8-inch powered subwoofer with dual passive radiators and 1200-watt digital amplifier for efficient high-output bass

  • TypeSubwoofer
  • High output with efficient digital amplifier producing less heat
  • Rigid anodized aluminum cone driver reduces distortion versus paper cones
  • Dual passive radiators match the output of a larger single driver
  • OmniMount 30.0 compatible for flexible wall or ceiling placement
  • Cascade up to three extra subwoofers via unbuffered stereo pass-through outputs

Compact Powered Subwoofer

The Niles SW8 is an 8-inch powered subwoofer designed for home theater systems. Its digital amplifier delivers 1200 watts of output with high efficiency and reduced heat. The compact cabinet uses dual passive radiators to extend low-frequency response without a larger enclosure. It suits listeners who want deep bass in limited space.

Build Integration

The subwoofer accepts LFE and stereo line-level inputs plus unbuffered stereo pass-through outputs for cascading up to three additional units. A C5-A2 RJ-45 port allows CAT-5 cable runs with an optional Niles FG01670 balun adapter. A wireless input port supports the optional FG01672 receiver. The cabinet is compatible with the OmniMount 30.0 ST-MP bracket for wall or ceiling mounting.

Buyer Fit

This unit suits rooms of any size where a compact, high-output subwoofer is needed and where CAT-5 infrastructure or wireless expansion may be used. Buyers who require a larger driver diameter or a sealed-box alignment should look elsewhere. Installers without access to the optional balun or wireless accessories lose the alternative wiring conveniences.

Highlights

  • High output with efficient digital amplifier producing less heat
  • Rigid anodized aluminum cone driver reduces distortion versus paper cones
  • Dual passive radiators match the output of a larger single driver
  • OmniMount 30.0 compatible for flexible wall or ceiling placement
  • Cascade up to three extra subwoofers via unbuffered stereo pass-through outputs

Specifications

TypeSubwoofer

Questions about this item

How much power does the digital amplifier deliver continuously?

The digital power amplifier is rated at 1200 watts and runs with high efficiency, producing less heat than conventional analog designs during sustained output.

How quiet and cool does the subwoofer run during all-day use?

The digital amplifier generates less heat than analog alternatives, and the anodized aluminum cone drivers and passive radiators operate without a fan, keeping noise and thermal load low.

Which connections must my receiver or processor already provide?

You need LFE or stereo line-level outputs, or a CAT-5 run with an optional Niles FG01672 balun adapter for the RJ-45 C5-A2 port.

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