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The Bowers & Wilkins ISW-3 is an incredibly versatile and compact in-wall and in-ceiling subwoofer, capable of providing high-quality bass output in spaces that may have previously missed out on this vital element, including kitchen cabinets!

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    Full-Range In-Wall Subwoofer

    Bass is a vital element in our enjoyment of sound. It’s true for both music and movies, and it’s as true for custom installation as it is for an audiophile’s two-channel hi-fi. Fortunately, thanks to Bowers & Wilkins, you can have a powerful and convincing subwoofer that's mounted in-wall, allowing you to enjoy full-range movie and hi-fi sound without the need for a bulky subwoofer cabinet sitting on your floor.

    "When you consider the limitations of an in-wall / ceiling / floor / cabinet subwoofer, the performance is quite impressive… there aren't a ton of products that meet this need," reports Tom Andry, audioholics.com. "For the custom installer, the ISW-3 configuration options and flexibility is likely to be a big draw."

    Incredibly Compact and Versatile

    The Bowers & Wilkins ISW-3 is an incredibly versatile and compact in-wall and in-ceiling subwoofer, capable of providing high-quality bass output in spaces that may have previously missed out on this vital element, including kitchen cabinets! Yes, it's really that compact and truly that versatile.

    Its balanced design, featuring 2 x 6.5" drivers, means that it can be placed in a variety of locations without causing vibrations. And the ISW-3 is not shrinking violet when it comes to amplification. Powered by a separate audiophile-standard 250W Class D amplifier (mandatory, sold separately), the rack-mount SA250 Mk2, the system delivers deep and satisfying bass with built-in subwoofer equalization. And it keeps its cool even when you listening to demanding movie soundtracks at high volumes.

    The ISW-3 / SA250 Mk2 system has balanced XLR inputs and outputs, unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs, 1 x Neutrik® Speakon® 4-pole speaker connector, 2 x pairs of binding posts, and 3.5mm 12-volt triggers. Front-panel controls consist of volume, phase, crossover, bass extension, and EQ.


    Note: The SA250 Mk2 power amplifier (sold separately) is mandatory for operation of this subwoofer system

    Product Features

    Overview

    • In-wall subwoofer with separate power amplifier
    • Drive units: 2 x 165mm (6.5in) Paper/Kevlar® cone woofers
    • 250W Class D amplifier, the SA250 Mk2 rack-mount with built-in subwoofer equalization (mandatory, sold separately)
    • Balanced design
    • Volume, phase, crossover, bass extension, and EQ controls

    Amplifier Inputs

    • 2 x RCA, line in
    • 2 x RCA, link out
    • 1 x XLR, line in
    • 1 x XLR, link out
    • 3.5mm jack - 12V trigger on/standby (overrides manual standby setting)
    • 3.5mm jack - 12V trigger equalization movie/music

    Amplifier Outputs

    • 1 x Neutrik® Speakon® 4-pole speaker connector
    • 2 x pairs of Binding Posts

    Note: The SA250 Mk2 power amplifier (sold separately) is mandatory for operation of this subwoofer system

    Product Specs

    In-Wall Subwoofer

    • Frequency range: -6dB at 21Hz and 222Hz adjustable (EQ at A)
    • Frequency response: ±3dB 27Hz - 120Hz adjustable (EQ at A)
    • Bass extension:-6dB at 21Hz (position A); -6dB at 25Hz (position B); -6dB at 29Hz (position C)
    • Maximum Amp Power: 250W
    • Electronics (mandatory): SA250 Mk2
    • Impedance Nominal: 8Ω (minimum 6.3Ω)
    • Dimensions W x L x D: 13" x 18.5" x 9.25"
    • Net weight: 27.6 lb.

    SA250 Mk2 Amplifier

    • Mandatory, sold separately
    • Input impedance: 33kΩ
    • S/N: >80dB
    • Rated power consumption: 95W – 1/8 full power; 30W – Idling
    • Dimensions H x W x D: 3.9" x 16.9" x 12.7"
    • Front panel Height: 2U 88.1mm/3.5 in
    • Weight: 11.9 lbs.

    Note: The SA250 Mk2 power amplifier (sold separately) is mandatory for operation of this subwoofer system

    "When you consider the limitations of an in-wall / ceiling / floor / cabinet subwoofer, the performance is quite impressive… there aren't a ton of products that meet this need."

    "For the custom installer, the ISW-3 configuration options and flexibility is likely to be a big draw."

    - Tom Andry, audioholics.com

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