Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Subwoofer - 300W Home Audio Speaker
The Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer is a powerful and immersive addition to any home theater or stereo system. Designed by renowned speaker designer Andrew…
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Product Review:
The Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer is a highly-acclaimed subwoofer that delivers an immersive listening experience. Its 10-inch long-throw woofer brings a bass that plumbs the depths, and its 2-inch voice coil is designed for greater power handling, with a motor and suspension that allows 1 inch of peak-to-peak linear movement of the cone for maximum output capability. The down-firing driver is housed in a solid, sealed enclosure to improve transient response, and the built-in BASH high-voltage amplifier delivers 300 Watts RMS of pure power, with 600 Watts peak. Controls for phase- and crossover adjustment are easy to use, allowing for almost infinite fine-tuning when integrating the Elite Subwoofer into the main system. The Elite Subwoofer is designed to reproduce the fundamental bass frequencies that are essential for conveying the weight and realism contained in dynamic music and film soundtracks.
Pros:
- Excellent sound quality
- Dedicated midrange driver for better dialogue reproduction
- Easy to use controls for phase and crossover adjustment
- 300 Watts RMS of pure power, with 600 Watts peak
- Sealed enclosure for improved transient response
Cons:
- May not have much effect on music
- Fairly gigantic in size
- Expensive compared to other subwoofers on the market
FAQ
Q: What is the Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer?
A: The Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer is a 10-inch long-throw woofer built for delivering impactful and accurate bass frequencies that are essential for conveying the weight and realism contained in dynamic music and film soundtracks. It comes with a 2-inch voice coil designed for greater power handling, with a motor and suspension that allows one inch of peak-to-peak linear movement of the cone for maximum output capability.
Q: What is the RMS power of the Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer?
A: The Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer has an integrated BASH amplifier that provides up to 600 watts peak power (300 Watts RMS).
Q: What is the connectivity technology of the Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer?
A: The Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer has a wired connectivity technology.
Q: What are the dimensions and weight of the Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer?
A: The Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer measures 13 x 13 x 13 inches and weighs 34 pounds.
Q: Can one use the Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer without enabling the Atmos part?
A: Yes, one can use the Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer without enabling the Atmos part. Simply don't connect the separate ATMOS upward firing speaker or connect it to the upward firing speaker to see if you like it. The speakers sound fine playing "normal" stereo or surround sound, particularly with a subwoofer to handle the very low frequencies.
Q: What center channel speaker would you recommend to match these speakers?
A: We would recommend using the AJ SP-EC73 center channel speaker to match the Pioneer Elite SW-E10 Andrew Jones Home Audio Subwoofer. The SP-EC73 center channel speaker employs the very same CST and bass driver as the compact speakers to maintain a consistent sound signature.
Q: Can these be suspended from a wall?
A: No, there aren't any brackets on them for wall mounting, and between the two sets of terminal posts and the port, there's little room to install an aftermarket bracket, especially one strong enough to hold a speaker this heavy. Also, for the best frequency response, it is recommended to have more space between the rear port and the wall than a wall bracket would allow.
Q: What is the impedance rating of the Atmos towers?
A: The impedance rating of the Atmos towers is 4 ohms.
Q: Can you use the center speaker with Denon AVR-S70H? If so, what cable do I need?
A: Yes, you can use the center speaker with Denon AVR-S70H. You will need a standard speaker wire to connect it to your receiver.
Q: How many inches should the top shelf of a speaker stand measure?
A: There is no specific requirement for the top shelf of a speaker stand. However, generally speaking, you want speakers that will be about the same height as your head when in your most likely sitting listening/viewing position. You don't want to install these speakers too high - it would probably mess up the ATMOS feature.
Q: Why do the bookshelf and floor standing speakers have 4 speaker inputs each as opposed two standard two?
A: The bookshelf and floor standing speakers have four speaker inputs each because of their Atmos feature, which fires at the top of the speaker towards the ceiling.
Q: Would like to buy 4 SP-EFS73s to set up my non-Atmos receiver (equipped with bi-wiring). Can I connect it to bi-wiring without damaging the speakers?
A: No, these speakers are not bi-ampable or bi-wireable. The speaker has two separate speaker posts, but the top post is for the top firing Atmos speaker only. It is in a separate enclosure and treated as a separate speaker. It also has a high pass filter (Dolby Atmos guidelines) that has a crossover set at 150 or 180hz, so high frequencies only. If your receiver is not Atmos capable, then you simply wouldn't connect the top speakers. (But can if you upgrade your receiver). Do not bi-amp or bi-wire these speakers; you will damage them.
Q: How well would they work with a Yamaha R-S201 receiver?
A: All Yamaha AVR's & Receivers are capable of powering demanding loads such as 6ohm loads etc. The Yamaha R-S201 - receiver is an entry-level, "Audiophile" quality unit that will handily drive these Pioneer Elite's in a plain, 2.0 stereo mode. It's our bet that these Pioneer speakers will soar when driven by this Yamaha stereo unit. Yamaha uses "Audiophile" grade inner parts, like Burr-Brown DAC's. To answer your question, "Yes, they will work great with the Yamaha R-S201.
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| Brand | PIONEER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pioneer |
| Model Number | SW-E10 |
| Category | Electronics > Home Audio > Speakers > Subwoofers |
| Weight | 34 pounds |
| Dimensions | 13 x 13 x 13 inches |
| First Available | August 15, 2014 |
| Product Dimensions | 13 x 13 x 13 inches |
| Item Weight | 34 pounds |
| ASIN | B00MQES9UQ |
| Item model number | SW-E10 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 143 ratings 4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #417,803 in Electronics |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | August 15, 2014 |
| Model Name | Elite SW-E10 |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Special Feature | 10" Long-Throw Woofer; 300W RMS Power; Down-Firing Configuration |