Short answer: the ELAC SUB1010, if you are buying new. The Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D measures as well as it (#185 vs #36 of 73 subwoofers, 3.3/5 vs 3.3/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the ELAC SUB1010 is still sold new at $550.
Buy the ELAC SUB1010 if you want one new; the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D | ELAC SUB1010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,699 Discontinued | $550 |
| Ranked | #185 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #36 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 85.4 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 88.6 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 92.1 dB | 96.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 105.1 dB | 102.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.7 dB | 107.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.3 dB | 110.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) | 108.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 13.5”H x 10.6”W x 14.1”D (342.9 x 269.2 x 358.1 mm) | 14.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) |
| Weight | 41.2 lbs (18.7 kg) | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 | 3/1 |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | black |
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Drivers | 2x 8” (203mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA (line, LFE), speaker-level | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| RCA Input | Yes | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 111.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 109.5 dB |
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