Epos ELS subwoofer or Wharfedale Diamond SW150 ?

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Hi Guys from What Hi-Fi test team

Which of the above two subwoofers would you recommend for a Hi-Fi setup ?

They are both the same price so price is irrelevant. Just want to know which is better one to buy for my Hi-Fi

I am swinging towards the Epos as it has a larger driver and 300w amp and also goes down to 20Hz but the Wharfedale is also highly rated but has a smaller driver, weaker amp and only goes down to 35Hz.

 

[Anonymous]

I'm guessing here that you are UK based and looking at getting the Epos from Superfi? If that is the case, it is well worth stretching yourself to get the M model at a small premium. It is in a different league entirely for build and sound.

 

[Olli1324]

I looked on the Superfi site earlier to get a link to the M sub, but I could not find it...

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My M sub never worked properly, but it certainly looked absoultely fantastic in light cherry.ÿ

 

[Anonymous]

Do pioneer subwoofer.

They are the best.

Looking for some ridget cone.

The low componant.

Make sure the dampening is good in the cabinet its more important in these regions.

 

[Anonymous]

Hi the M SUB is the exact same as the ELS but has real wood cabinet ...is that right ?

Does the M SUB also feature a 300w built in amplifier like the ELS as I don't think it does and needs to be powered by a power amp

I may be wrong so let me know guys

Gengis

 

[Olli1324]

The M Sub does have an inbuilt 300W amplifier. It is a bit more than an ELS; it is much much higher quality, and if you can find it for 250 GBP then it is a no brainer.

 

[Anonymous]

Not sure exactly what differences there are in the internals of the ELS and M versions. The control panels are outwardly identical, but I imagine there are internal component differences. Certainly the cabinet build of the M is far superior, and makes the ELS look a bit like it was hame-knitted, as we say in Scotland. It seems to have disappeared from the Superfi site - and I do mean "seems". The page is here:

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/Product_ID/3301

Although it doesn't seem reachable via the main site.