{"product_id":"wharfedale-nova-12-subwoofer","title":"Wharfedale Nova 12 Subwoofer","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for larger listening spaces and systems demanding greater low-frequency scale, the Wharfedale \u003cstrong\u003eNOVA 12\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 12-inch active subwoofer combining powerful output with the control and precision required for both music and home cinema.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wharfedale \u003cstrong\u003eNOVA 12\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for systems where bass needs to carry greater scale without sacrificing definition. Combining a 300mm active driver, ABR-assisted low-frequency loading, Class-D amplification and advanced DSP control, NOVA 12 extends down to 28Hz (-6dB) while maintaining the speed and articulation required for demanding two-channel music and high-impact movie soundtracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003eGreater Low-Frequency Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eABR-Assisted Low-Frequency Loading\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll NOVA models benefit from a down-firing mass-loaded ABR (Auxiliary Bass Radiator) system featuring a sophisticated dual-suspension design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ABR works with the active driver to extend low-frequency output without using a conventional reflex port. This allows NOVA to deliver deeper bass from a more compact enclosure, while avoiding common port-related problems such as turbulence, chuffing, port compression and unwanted resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003eAdvanced DSP Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBalanced Bass at All Volumes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOVA subwoofers use advanced DSP to automatically optimise bass output in real time, delivering full, natural low-frequency performance across a wide range of listening levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom late-night listening to full-scale impact, the DSP-controlled Dynamic EQ manages the subwoofer’s dynamic response in relation to the input level, maintaining balanced low-frequency extension across a wide range of listening levels and source material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Music to Cinema\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach NOVA subwoofer has two built-in DSP-controlled operating modes. \u003cstrong\u003eMusic mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eprioritises speed, definition and controlled integration with the main loudspeakers, while \u003cstrong\u003eMovie mode\u003c\/strong\u003e is tuned to deliver greater low-frequency impact and scale for film soundtracks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy tailoring the DSP behaviour to different types of content, \u003cstrong\u003eMusic mode\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps bass tight, articulate and naturally integrated for two-channel listening, while \u003cstrong\u003eMovie mode\u003c\/strong\u003e increases the sense of weight, scale and dynamic impact required for more immersive cinematic playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003eControl at Greater Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAluminium Shorting Rings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWharfedale engineers have incorporated aluminium shorting rings within the NOVA motor system to enhance transient response and reduce distortion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the voice coil moves through the magnetic gap, changes in inductance can introduce distortion and soften transient behaviour. Shorting rings help reduce inductance modulation, allowing the motor system to behave more consistently as the driver moves. Linearity is improved while unwanted distortion artefacts are minimised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003ePower with Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Current Class-D\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA high-current Class-D amplifier provides NOVA 12 with the control required to manage its larger 300mm driver while preserving transient accuracy and low-frequency definition. Delivering 280W nominal power and up to 770W peak output, the amplifier provides substantial headroom for demanding musical passages and high-impact movie effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003eFlexible Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSet-up and Connections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll NOVA subwoofers provide adjustable crossover, phase and output level controls, allowing their bass response to be matched to your main loudspeakers, listening position and room. Stereo line-level inputs, LFE compatibility and speaker-level connections provide flexible integration with both modern AV systems and traditional stereo amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003eFour-model Nova range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the compact 8” and 10” models up to the larger 12” and 15” options, the series is designed to complement all manner of spaces and systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-title-1 h2 text-center mb-5 aos-init aos-animate\" data-aos=\"\" data-aos-duration=\"500\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind the right NOVA for your room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"custom-data-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"is-normal\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"is-bold\"\u003eNOVA 8\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"is-bold\"\u003eNOVA 10\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"is-bold\"\u003eNOVA 12\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"is-bold\"\u003eNOVA 15\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8in (200mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10in (250mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12in (300mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15in (380mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmaller rooms \/ compact systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall-medium rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-large rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge rooms \/ maximum output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass 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