The Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV-1 ranks #123 out of 137 total Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30–75 lbs) for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
#123 Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV-1: $1999
Pros: Dual 8-inch sealed spherical design with 500W RMS. Innovative laser interferometry geometry produces 20-40dB less vibration than traditional boxes. Quick agile bass with excellent impact/slam. Premium compact aesthetics. 2010 Best Subwoofer £500+ award winner.
Notes: “Sphere” shape
How it compares: Just above it: REL Acoustics T-7 - $1300 cheaper. Just below it: OSD (Optimal Speaker Design) PS10 - $1600 cheaper.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.1 dB |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 13.2"H x 11.4"W x 13.7"D (335.3 x 289.6 x 348.0 mm) |
| Driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Driver(s) | (2) 8 inch |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 18-140Hz |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 79.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 85.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 92.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 99.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 109.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.7 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 500W RMS |
| Weight | 45.2 lbs / 20.5 kg |
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