Wharfedale DX-1 Review: Rated 2.9/5

Last updated: October 21, 2026

The Wharfedale DX-1 is rated 2.9/5 for sound quality, #61 of 73 Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.

Wharfedale DX-1 · Editor's rating 2.9/5, ranked #61 of 73 Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs)

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Brand: Wharfedale

#61 Wharfedale DX-1: $399 Discontinued eBay

Pros: A compact rear ported 8 inch subwoofer that adds bass support without the bulk of a full size cabinet. 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. Discontinued.

ReleasedJul 2012 (14 years ago)
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)101.9 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
CountryUnited Kingdom
Dimensions13.4”H x 11.4”W x 12.8”D (340.4 x 289.6 x 325.1 mm)
Drivers8” (203mm) driver
Enclosureported, rear
Measurement SourceBrent Butterworth
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz82.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz97.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz104.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz103.8 dB
Weight19 lbs (8.6 kg)

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