Key facts
- Brand
- Bowers&wilkins
- Model
- AS1
- Category
- Home Speakers
- Industry
- Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2026-09-30
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Bowers & Wilkins AS1 Active Subwoofer Owner's Manual and Warranty
This Owner's Manual and Warranty guide explains how to safely unpack, position, and install the Bowers & Wilkins AS1 active subwoofer for home‑theatre use. It includes important safety warnings, recommended mounting, ventilation, and power‑source requirements.
The document details the various connection options – RCA Phono, speaker‑level inputs, and home‑theatre wiring – and explains how to adjust volume, mode, and other controls. It also outlines the limited warranty coverage, claim procedure, and after‑care recommendations.
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How long does the warranty last?
The limited warranty is valid for five years from the date of purchase, or two years for electronics including amplified loudspeakers.
From: Bowers & Wilkins AS1 Active Subwoofer Owner's Manual and Warranty
How should the subwoofer be connected to a home‑theatre system?
Connect the dedicated RCA Phono socket on the home‑theatre processor to the RCA Phono input of the subwoofer.
From: Bowers & Wilkins AS1 Active Subwoofer Owner's Manual and Warranty
How long is the warranty for the AS1 subwoofer?
The limited warranty is valid for five years from the date of purchase, or two years for electronic components.
What type of power plug does the AS1 use?
The 120 V version comes with a polarised plug, where one blade is wider than the other.
