The Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV-1 ranks #133 out of 145 total Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) for sound quality. See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
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#133 Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV-1: $1999 Discontinued eBay
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.
Cons: Discontinued.
Notes: “Sphere” shape
How it compares: Just above it: MartinLogan Abyss 10 - $99 cheaper. Just below it: BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 - $1498 cheaper.
| Amplifier Power | 500W RMS |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) driver |
| 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 |
| Weight | 45.2 lbs (20.5 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.