{"product_id":"wharfedale-nova-15-subwoofer","title":"Wharfedale Nova 15 Subwoofer","description":"\u003cp class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOVA 15\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the largest and most powerful expression of Wharfedale's NOVA subwoofer concept. Designed for large rooms and high-performance stereo or home cinema systems, its 380mm active driver combines with ABR-assisted loading, advanced DSP and powerful Class-D amplification to produce bass with exceptional scale, authority and control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtending down to 28Hz (-6dB), \u003cstrong\u003eNOVA 15\u003c\/strong\u003e is not simply about playing lower: it is designed to reproduce demanding low-frequency content with the weight, headroom and physical presence required by larger listening environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003eBass at Full 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 Behind the Power\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 Authority\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Current Class-D\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOVA 15's Class-D amplifier delivers 360W nominal power with up to 770W peak output, providing the control and dynamic headroom required to drive its 380mm active driver with confidence. The result is bass that retains definition and composure while delivering the increased scale and physical impact demanded by large rooms and high-output systems.\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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terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight: 549mm (including plinth and rubber pads)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 540mm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 607mm (including grille and terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--30504723579228__main_product_nav_tabs_pxDGrG\" class=\"shopify-section section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-template--30504723579228__main_product_nav_tabs_pxDGrG product-content customstyletemplate--30504723579228__main_product_nav_tabs_pxDGrG aos-init aos-animate\" data-aos=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"justify-content-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" 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