{"product_id":"nht-now-hear-this-ma1-sub-amplifier-sw2-subwoofer","title":"NHT ( Now Hear This ) MA1 Sub Amplifier \u0026 SW2 Subwoofer","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"fusion-woocommerce-tab-title fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"27px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/9204\/5301\/files\/ServiceSpeakers.png?v=1775659965\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/9204\/5301\/files\/A_million_ac724e73-c218-4c09-b403-3f03854fce4a.png?v=1775407815\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fusion-woocommerce-tab-title fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"27px\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eNHT SW2P subwoofer system\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eNHT MA-1 mono amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e, represents one of the most distinctive modular subwoofer designs of the early 1990s. Created by the American loudspeaker company\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eNow Hear This (NHT)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the system was designed to provide accurate, musical bass extension while offering flexible integration with both stereo and home-theater systems. Rather than building the amplifier directly into the subwoofer cabinet, NHT opted for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eseparate subwoofer and external amplifier\/crossover\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing greater placement flexibility and improved heat management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eThe SW2P system centers on the SW2 subwoofer, a compact 10-inch driver housed in a vented 16-inch cube enclosure finished in NHT’s signature gloss-black laminate. Despite its relatively small size, the design was engineered to extend low-frequency performance into the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"952\"\u003elow-20 Hz range\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling it to reproduce deep bass notes that smaller bookshelf speakers cannot handle on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eNHT originally developed the SW2 series to complement its popular satellite speakers such as the SuperZero and SuperOne. When paired with those speakers, the subwoofer helped create a full-range system capable of delivering powerful low frequencies while preserving the clarity and imaging of compact monitors. According to technical descriptions, the SW2 could extend the low-frequency response of compatible NHT speakers to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e–3 dB at roughly 21 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e, an impressive figure for a relatively small enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eDriving the subwoofer is the MA-1 amplifier, a dedicated single-channel power amplifier and electronic crossover specifically designed for the SW2. The amplifier was engineered by NHT designer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eKen Kantor\u003c\/strong\u003e, who focused on achieving accurate crossover integration and stable power delivery for the subwoofer system. The MA-1 provides\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e80 watts of continuous power into 8 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dynamic peaks up to about 120 watts into lower impedance loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2640\"\u003eOne of the MA-1’s defining features is its flexible crossover system. The amplifier can route signals to the main speakers while simultaneously sending low-frequency information to the subwoofer, making it possible to integrate the SW2P into systems without a dedicated subwoofer output. The crossover can be set to several frequencies—including 50, 80, or 110 Hz—allowing users to tailor the blend between the subwoofer and their main speakers for optimal room response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003eThe MA-1 also includes both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003espeaker-level and line-level inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the SW2P compatible with a wide range of amplifiers and receivers. This versatility was particularly useful in the early days of home theater, when many systems lacked modern bass-management features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003eReview coverage of NHT’s SW2 system highlighted its compact size and strong bass performance relative to its footprint. In an evaluation of NHT’s satellite\/subwoofer systems,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3110\"\u003eStereophile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoted that the SW2 was a “true subwoofer with response down in the low twenties,” emphasizing that the small 16-inch cube could deliver deep bass without visually dominating a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3585\"\u003eAnother technical review noted that the amplifier and subwoofer combination could produce\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003e“levels exceeding 108 dB SPL,”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emore than enough output for typical domestic listening environments and movie soundtracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3839\"\u003eToday, the SW2P with MA-1 remains a respected vintage subwoofer system among enthusiasts. Its modular design, compact footprint, and musical bass response make it a practical companion for classic NHT loudspeakers and other compact audiophile monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3844\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3ipjz4\" data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3871\" data-fontsize=\"30\" data-lineheight=\"45px\" class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zpuas0\" data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3895\" data-fontsize=\"26\" data-lineheight=\"39px\" class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eNHT SW2P Subwoofer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"4607\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11atr4n\" data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"3959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3907\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePassive subwoofer designed for external amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vgfqwr\" data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"4001\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"4001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"3973\"\u003eDriver:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10-inch long-throw woofer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lva48e\" data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4040\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003eEnclosure Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVented cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bgb37v\" data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4066\"\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e21 Hz – 350 Hz (±3 dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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data-end=\"4462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4398\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e16″ W × 16″ H × 16″ D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h1x323\" data-start=\"4463\" data-end=\"4525\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4465\" data-end=\"4525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4465\" data-end=\"4476\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~40 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9giop7\" data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4539\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh-gloss black laminate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4a41qd\" data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4631\" data-fontsize=\"26\" data-lineheight=\"39px\" class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eNHT MA-1 Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"5460\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y1yu2e\" data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4643\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMono subwoofer amplifier with built-in electronic crossover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18tlzgg\" data-start=\"4706\" data-end=\"4795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4708\" data-end=\"4795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4708\" data-end=\"4736\"\u003eContinuous Power Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e80 W into 8 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hc93m7\" data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4798\" data-end=\"4883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4798\" 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