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Wharfedale SW-15 vs Jamo S 808 SUB Comparison
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Wharfedale SW-15

Powered Subwoofer | 30-120 Hz

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Jamo S 808 SUB

Powered Subwoofer | 39-180 Hz

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Wharfedale SW-15 vs Jamo S 808 SUB Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing SW-15 and S 808 SUB, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Wharfedale and Jamo. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Wharfedale SW-15 and Jamo S 808 SUB first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Wharfedale SW-15 Key Specs

  • 15" Paper Woofer
  • 30-120 Hz Frequency Response
  • 400 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:31.57kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 570.0" x 19-3/8" x 24-3/16"( 570.0 x 493.0 x 615.0mm )

Jamo S 808 SUB Key Specs

  • 8" Polyfiber Woofer
  • 39-180 Hz Frequency Response
  • 50 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:8.64kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 459.0" x 7" x 14"( 459.0 x 178.0 x 356.0mm )

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the Wharfedale SW-15 and Jamo S 808 SUB compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Both Wharfedale SW-15and Jamo S 808 SUB have a single woofer setup however the Wharfedale SW-15's woofer is 15-inch whereas the Jamo S 808 SUB features a 8-inch woofer.

Frequency Response

SW-15 has a frequency range of 30-120 Hz whereas S 808 SUB has a frequency range of 39-180 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the SW-15 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the S 808 SUB's min frequency of 39Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.

Low Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

Wharfedale SW-15
Jamo S 808 SUB
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High Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

Wharfedale SW-15
Jamo S 808 SUB
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Cabinet Type

Both Wharfedale SW-15 and Jamo S 808 SUB have Bass Reflex type cabinets. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.

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Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Wharfedale SW-15's and Jamo S 808 SUB's external dimensions. Wharfedale SW-15 has external dimensions of 570.0 x 493.0 x 615.0mm ( 22-7/16inch x 19-3/8inch x 24-3/16inch ) whereas Jamo S 808 SUB has external dimensions of 459.0 x 178.0 x 356.0mm ( 18-1/16 x 7 x 14inch) .

Wharfedale SW-15 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 315mm wider, 111mm taller and 259mm deeper than Jamo S 808 SUB.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale SW-15 and Jamo S 808 SUB in scale.

Wharfedale SW-15 vs Jamo S 808 SUB Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Wharfedale SW-15 and Jamo S 808 SUB Size and External Dimensions

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Wharfedale SW-15 is approximately 3032.0cm2 / 470.0inch2 and base area of the Jamo S 808 SUB is approximately 633.7cm2 / 98.2inch2. The SW-15 requires 378% more surface area than the S 808 SUB which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The Wharfedale SW-15 weighs 31.57kg / 69.5lbs and the Jamo S 808 SUB weighs 8.64kg / 19lbs. This makes the SW-15 265% heavier than the S 808 SUB.

Here is a comparison of how SW-15 and S 808 SUB's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.

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Wharfedale SW-15
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What's in the Box of Wharfedale SW-15?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of SW-15:
  • Powered subwoofer
  • Grille
  • 6.5-feet AC power cord
  • User-feets Manual
  • What's in the Box of Jamo S 808 SUB?

    Here are the items that come with the S 808 SUB:
  • Powered subwoofer
  • Grille
  • 5-feet AC power cord
  • 6.5-feet Mono-RCA cable
  • 4 Rubber feet
  • User Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • Warranty Information

  • Reasons to choose Wharfedale SW-15 over Jamo S 808 SUB
    Woofer Size 15 inches vs 8 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 30 Hz vs 39 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Reasons to choose Jamo S 808 SUB over Wharfedale SW-15
    High Frequency Response 180k Hz vs 120k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Height 459mm vs 570mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 633cm2 vs 3032cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 149USD vs 1199USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Wharfedale SW-15 vs Jamo S 808 SUB Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Wharfedale SW-15 Jamo S 808 SUB
    Brand Wharfedale Jamo
    Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
    Max Amplifier Output 400 watts 50 watts
    Frequency Response 30-120 Hz 39-180 Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 400-watt RMS 50-watt RMS
    Watts Peak (Max) n/a 100-watt RMS
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 15" 8"
    Woofer Composition Paper Polyfiber
    Tweeter Size - -
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction front Side
    Physical Specs
    Height 570.0mm (22.4") 459.0mm (18.1")
    Width 493.0mm (19.4") 178.0mm (7")
    Depth 615.0mm (24.2") 356.0mm (14")
    Weight 31.57kg (69.5lbs) 8.64kg (19lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Other
    Parts Warranty 3 Years 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 3 Years 2 Years

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