A compact active subwoofer from Bowers & Wilkins with a long-throw 10-inch driver and a 200W Class D amplifier in a sealed cabinet. The ASW610 reaches 20Hz (-6dB).
Bowers & Wilkins describes the ASW610 as compact, a subwoofer you can squeeze in anywhere, and suggests using two for more bass control. It comes in matte black or matte white.
Why you will love it
A 10-inch long-throw driver
Bowers & Wilkins says the long-throw 10-inch driver lets the ASW610 move the large volumes of air needed for high-quality low-frequency output. The cone is paper and aramid fibre.
The enclosure is sealed. Bowers & Wilkins says this keeps the bass tight.

200W Class D amplifier
Bowers & Wilkins calls it an audiophile-standard 200W Class D amplifier that keeps the compact unit running cool. Standby consumption is 0.5W.
Bass extension has three positions: -6dB at 20Hz (A), 25Hz (B) or 30Hz (C).
Connects to most systems
The ASW610 has line-level RCA inputs, speaker-level binding posts and a 12V trigger input. An on, auto and standby switch lets it wake from a signal or a trigger.
Controls cover line-in and speaker-in volume, an adjustable low-pass filter with a bypass for line-in, a bass extension switch, a bass roll-off alignment switch and a phase switch.
Is it right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Have a medium to large room
- Want a compact subwoofer with a 10-inch driver
- Plan a two-subwoofer setup
- Use it with a hi-fi or home theatre system
Worth knowing
- It is floor mounted only
- For more output in larger rooms, Bowers & Wilkins offers the 500W ASW610XP
- It is an active subwoofer and needs mains power
Build your system
- Smaller or larger: Compare the Bowers & Wilkins ASW608 8-inch subwoofer and the Bowers & Wilkins ASW610XP 10-inch subwoofer
- Home theatre: Connect to the subwoofer output of an AV receiver. Bowers & Wilkins says the line-level input is the better choice in home theatre.
- Stereo: Pair with a stereo amplifier and speakers. The speaker-level inputs work if your amplifier has no sub output.
- Go dual: Bowers & Wilkins says two subwoofers can smooth out room bass resonances and raise maximum output.
Specifications
Driver and amplifier
| Driver | ø250mm (10in) paper / aramid fibre cone, long-throw |
|---|---|
| Enclosure | Active closed-box subwoofer system |
| Amplifier | 200W rated power output, Class D |
| Frequency range | -6dB at 20Hz and 25 - 140Hz adjustable low-pass (EQ at A) |
| Frequency response | ±3dB 27Hz - 40 / 140Hz adjustable (EQ at A) |
| Bass extension | -6dB at 20Hz (A), 25Hz (B), 30Hz (C) |
Connections and controls
| Inputs | Line in (RCA phono), speaker in (binding posts), 12V trigger (3.5mm jack) |
|---|---|
| Low-pass filter | Active 4th-order, variable cut-off frequency, bypass for line-in |
| Controls | Volume (line in and speaker in), low-pass frequency, low-pass bypass, bass extension, bass roll-off alignment, auto sense on/standby, phase |
| Input impedance | 33kΩ |
| Signal / noise | >90dB |
| Power consumption | 40W, 0.5W standby |
Design
| Cabinet finishes | Matte black or matte white |
|---|---|
| Grille finishes | Black or grey |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 310 × 310 × 375 mm including grille and controls (height excludes feet) |
| Net weight | 12.5 kg |
Specifications from Bowers & Wilkins Australia and the ASW 600 Series information sheet, checked November 2026.
What is in the box
- ASW610 subwoofer
- Mains cable
- Accessory pack: 4 spike feet, 4 rubber feet and 4 lock nuts
- Front grille (fitted)
Questions people ask
Can I use it with a stereo amplifier?
Yes. Use the line-level RCA inputs if your amplifier has a sub or pre output, or the speaker-level binding posts if it does not.
Where should I put it?
Bowers & Wilkins says the subwoofer usually sounds right between the left and right speakers or near one of them. It suggests trying several positions, and says corners can make the bass more uneven. It is for floor mounting only.
Spikes or rubber feet?
Both are supplied. The manual recommends the spike feet where possible, and says to use the rubber feet if you want to avoid scratching a bare floor.
Should I use two?
Bowers & Wilkins says multiple subwoofers can maintain stereo separation to low frequencies, smooth out room resonances and allow higher maximum output.