The Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D ranks #11 out of 42 total Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
#11 Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D: $1699
Notes: “Sphere” shape
How it compares: Just above it: ELAC SUB1010 - $1149 cheaper. Just below it: SVS 3000 Micro - $700 cheaper.
| 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) |
| Driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Driver(s) | (2) 8 inch |
| 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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