Short answer: both are discontinued, and they are rated the same for sound quality (#185 and #35 of 212 subwoofers). Either one is only an option used, so choose on condition and price. If you want one new, the Edifier T5s ranks #2 at $199.99.
Buy the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D or the Klipsch HD Theater 600, whichever you find used in better condition; both are discontinued. For a new speaker, start with the Edifier T5s instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D | Klipsch HD Theater 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,699 Discontinued | $399 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #185 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #35 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 | 87.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 92.1 dB | 98.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 105.1 dB | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.7 dB | 107.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.3 dB | 112.1 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) | 108.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 13.5”H x 10.6”W x 14.1”D (342.9 x 269.2 x 358.1 mm) | 13.9”H x 12.5”W x 12.5”D (353.1 x 317.5 x 317.5 mm) |
| Weight | 41.2 lbs (18.7 kg) | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | - |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 2x 8” (203mm) driver | 8” (203mm) 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 | - |
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