The Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D ranks #129 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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#129 Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D: $1699 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 85.4 dB at 20 Hz and 108.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 8” (203mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.
Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 342.9H x 269.2W x 358.1D mm cabinet and 18.7 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.
Notes: “Sphere” shape
How it compares: Just above it: Velodyne Acoustics EQ-Max8 - $700 cheaper, 1dB less max output. Just below it: Chorus Speakers Vertigo XLS 07 - $400 cheaper, 1.2dB less max output.
| 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) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 8" (203mm) driver |
| 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 | 41.2 lbs (18.7 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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