Wharfedale DX-1 vs Gallo Acoustics TR-1

Short answer: the Wharfedale DX-1 ranks #31 of 42 subwoofers by sound quality at $399; the Gallo Acoustics TR-1 ranks #30 at $399. The price gap is small enough that the sound-quality ranking should decide it.

What the Wharfedale DX-1 offers: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 101.9 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The ported, rear enclosure with 8” (203mm) driver is intended to add useful bass support without a full-size cabinet. Watch for: Without a published 20 Hz output result, deep-bass capability is less certain than its midbass figure. The 340.4H x 289.6W x 325.1D mm cabinet and 8.6 kg mass still need careful placement and calibration.

What the Gallo Acoustics TR-1 offers: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 86.4 dB at 20 Hz and 102.1 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 10” (254mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room. Watch for: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 304.8H x 273.1W x 342.9D mm cabinet and 11.8 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.

Buy the Gallo Acoustics TR-1. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Wharfedale DX-1 at the same price, so the other one has nothing left to offer.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Wharfedale DX-1: $399 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 101.9 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The ported, rear enclosure with 8” (203mm) driver is intended to add useful bass support without a full-size cabinet.

Cons: Without a published 20 Hz output result, deep-bass capability is less certain than its midbass figure. The 340.4H x 289.6W x 325.1D mm cabinet and 8.6 kg mass still need careful placement and calibration.

Full Wharfedale DX-1 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	101.9 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	13.4"H x 11.4"W x 12.8"D (340.4 x 289.6 x 325.1 mm)
Drivers	8" (203mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, rear
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	82.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	97.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	104.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	103.8 dB
Weight	19 lbs / 8.6 kg

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Gallo Acoustics TR-1: $399 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 86.4 dB at 20 Hz and 102.1 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 10” (254mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 304.8H x 273.1W x 342.9D mm cabinet and 11.8 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.

Notes: “Sphere” shape

Full Gallo Acoustics TR-1 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	102.1 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	Scotland
Dimensions	12"H x 10.8"W x 13.5"D (304.8 x 273.1 x 342.9 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Ilkka Rissanen
Output SPL at 20 Hz	86.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	90.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	93.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	97.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	100.9 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	104.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	106.0 dB
Warranty	1
Weight	26 lbs / 11.8 kg

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