Сабвуферы — Monitor Audio Anthra W10

The Anthra W10 is the most compact model in the Monitor Audio Anthra subwoofer range, sitting below the W12 and W15 and intended for small to mid-sized rooms either as a single unit or in multiples. The range arrived in 2023, when the W10 was priced at GBP 1,650, EUR 2,150 and USD 2,350, and buyers can choose Satin White or High Gloss Black.

Key specs that matter

Behind the 10-inch (254 mm) driver sits a class D amplifier, and its rated output varies with the mains voltage - 500 W instantaneous and 425 W continuous short-term on 240 V, or 450 W and 390 W on 120 V. Monitor Audio specifies the low limit at 17 Hz and the upper limit at 400 Hz, both at -6 dB with the low-pass filter off. The cabinet is a 321 mm cube without feet, weighs 20.06 kg and has a power consumption of 120 W. A universal mains input covers 85 to 265 V AC, and a 5-year warranty applies.

Engineering and use context

Its cone combines Rigid Surface Technology II with C-CAM, a ceramic-coated aluminium-magnesium alloy that resists bending stress, while the RST II profile raises cone rigidity, and a triple suspension lets the driver travel 50 mm peak to peak. The sealed cabinet is made from braced 18 mm MDF with a front baffle twice that thickness, covered by a magnetic cloth grille. A 28-bit DSP running at 50 MIPS handles filtering, with the low-pass point adjustable between 20 and 200 Hz and roll-off selectable from -3 to -48 dB per octave. Phase control spans 0 to 360 degrees at the crossover frequency. The owner can choose among three factory EQ presets or build three custom curves using an 8-band parametric equaliser. Everyday adjustments are made on the rear panel through a full-colour display and a rotary control, while the MaestroUnite app opens the full DSP menu, delivers firmware updates and can copy the same settings to several linked subs at once.

Pairing

The stereo RCA pair connects to the line outputs of a two-channel preamp or an amplifier with pre-outs, and the balanced XLR socket takes the single LFE channel of a surround processor or receiver. RCA and XLR outputs provide unbuffered throughput, so a second, third or fourth Anthra sub can be chained, with the app linking up to four units in one system.

Alternatives

The Monitor Audio Anthra W12 is the next subwoofer up in the series, moving to a 12-inch driver with 900 W RMS of class D power for mid to large home cinema rooms.