Short answer: the ELAC SUB1010. It ranks #10 of 42 subwoofers at $550; the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D ranks #11 and costs $1699, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
One note: the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D is discontinued, but it still ranks #11 of 42 subwoofers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the ELAC SUB1010 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D | ELAC SUB1010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1699 Discontinued | $550 |
| Ranked | #11 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #10 of 42 in Small Powered 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) | 14.81"H x 12.18"W x 12.18"D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs / 3.8 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 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 2x 8" (203mm) driver | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 111.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 109.5 dB |
The Two Speakers In Full
Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D: $1699 Discontinued
Cons: Discontinued.
Notes: “Sphere” shape
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black, white |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 13.5"H x 10.6"W x 14.1"D (342.9 x 269.2 x 358.1 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 8" (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| 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 |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 105.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.3 dB |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs / 3.8 kg |
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ELAC SUB1010: $550
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.1 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | Germany |
| Dimensions | 14.81"H x 12.18"W x 12.18"D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, rear |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 102.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 107.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 111.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 109.5 dB |
| Warranty | 3/1 |
| Weight | 21.8 lbs / 9.9 kg |
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