Wharfedale - Nova 15 Subwoofer
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Natural and Impactful, Emotionally Engaging and Visually Elegant: Wharfedale Nova 15 Powered Subwoofer Focuses on Texture, Precision, and Balance, Uses a 15-Inch Long-Throw Woofer and Class D Amplifier
The Wharfedale NOVA Subwoofer Series is designed to deliver deep, controlled bass performance with the refinement, musicality, and understated elegance that defines modern Wharfedale design.
Focusing on balance, texture, and precision rather than exaggerated or uncontrolled bass output, the NOVA Series has been created to complement every level of the Wharfedale loudspeaker collection. Every element of the design has been engineered to produce bass that feels natural, impactful, and emotionally engaging. This includes newly developed long-throw drive units, complementary passive ABRs, and carefully tuned cabinet architecture — areas in which Wharfedale has excelled for decades.
The resulting performance enhances rather than overwhelms. The realism and scale of the low-frequency extension bring an added dimension of excitement and immersion, yet each NOVA model remains composed, disciplined, and musically coherent even during the most demanding passages.
The visual philosophy of the contemporary Wharfedale product line-up is equally maintained, making NOVA subwoofers a natural match across the wider Wharfedale loudspeaker range. A premium matte black cabinet finish offers a sophisticated, understated appearance that integrates effortlessly into modern interiors. As with the ELYSIAN R, EVO 5, and DIAMOND 12i series, clean lines, restrained detailing, and carefully proportioned cabinetry allow the NOVA subwoofers to complement a system both aesthetically and acoustically without drawing unnecessary attention.
Downloads
User Manual (PDF, 1.071 MB)
Specifications
- Description: Active ABR subwoofer system
- Driver Unit: (15") 380mm cone long-throw
- Passive Radiator: (15") 380mm SPL paper cone
- LF extension (-6dB): 28Hz
- Max SPL at 40Hz: 110dB
- Amplifier Type: Class-D
- Amp Power: 360W Nominal / 770W Peak
- Crossover Range: 40Hz-160Hz
- Low Level Input: Stereo Line In (2 x RCA, R to support LFE)
- High Level Input: Speaker-level input: 4 x binding posts (4mm)
- Low Level Output: Stereo Line Output (2 x RCA)
- Trigger: 12V
- USB: Update
- AC Input: AC 100-240V
- Standby: <0.5W
- Finish: Matte Black
- Dimensions: Height: 549mm (including plinth and rubber pads); Width: 540mm; Depth: 607mm (including grille and terminals)
- Other accessories: Power cord, manual, rubber feet pads
- Net Weight: 47.8kg/pcs
- Gross Weight: 55kg/ctn






