The DB1 is the most advanced subwoofer Bowers & Wilkins has ever produced. Perfect for home theatre, where its power is palpable, but clean and fast enough for the demands of an audiophile's hi-fi system.
When it comes to getting maximum enjoyment from movies and music, bass is where the action is. And for serious bass, you’re going to need a seriously powerful subwoofer.
But power is only half of the story. To fully convey the visceral impact of an explosion, or the thrilling sweep of an orchestral score, you also need control. The kind of control that stops sonic distortion dead in its tracks, no matter how hard you push the speaker. And the fast response required to bring nuance and pin-sharp definition even to the biggest, most powerful bass effects.
Control. It’s the rare quality that puts the DB1 head and shoulders above the rest. Combine it with the awesome power derived from its dedicated amplifier, and you have a subwoofer that puts you right at the heart of the action.
| Description | Active balanced-drive closed-box subwoofer system |
| Drive units | 2x Ø300mm (12 in) Rohacell® cone long-throw |
| Frequency range | -6dB at 15Hz and 250Hz |
| Frequency response | ±3dB 17Hz - 145Hz |
| Power output: | 1000W |
| Rated power consumption: | 150W |
| Standby power Consumption: | <1W |
| Input impedance: | 15kΩ |
| Signal / noise: | >100dB |
| Functions: | 5 Presets Input sensitivity Gain Low-pass filter Graphic equalisation Room compensation Auto on/standby Trigger on/standby Trigger preset switching RS-232 automation control |
| Inputs: | Stereo Line In (2x RCA Phono) Mono (LFE) Line In (RCA Phono) Mono (LFE) Line In (XLR balanced) |
| Height: | 490mm (19.3 in) not including feet |
| Width: | 460mm (18.1 in) including grilles |
| Depth: | 410mm (16.2 in) including controls |
| Net weight | 44kg (97 lb) |
| Cabinet finish | Gloss Black Cherrywood Rosenut |
| Grille | Black cloth |
stereophile - Febuary 2012
"The B&W DB1 proved to be a real pocket rocket, producing from a relatively small enclosure taut, powerful deep bass with outstanding pitch definition."
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Tech Radar - June 2011
"B&W's DB1 is fit to partner the finest of speakers, and ... may just be the finest, most accurate subwoofer in the world."
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