In this review, we will be comparing Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer and Nero DueVoce DualX8, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Aperion and OSD. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer and OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
The sections below take each area in turn: driver and amplifier, frequency response, physical size and connectivity.
Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Both Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwooferand OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 have a single woofer setup however the Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer's woofer is 10-inch whereas the OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 features a 8-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer has a frequency range of 20-195 Hz whereas Nero DueVoce DualX8 has a frequency range of 17-165 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 17Hz, the Nero DueVoce DualX8 can go slightly deeper then the Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer's min frequency of 20Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.
Low Frequency
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Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer
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Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer's and OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8's external dimensions. Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer has external dimensions of 401.3 x 340.4 x 375.9mm (15.8 x 13.4 x 14.8inch) whereas OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 has external dimensions of 311.2 x 265.1 x 333.4mm ().
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 75.3mm wider, 90.1mm taller and 42.5mm deeper than OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer needs about 45% more floor or shelf area. Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer is 43mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer is 90mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer is approximately 1279.6cm2 / 198.3inch2 and base area of the OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 is approximately 883.8cm2 / 137.0inch2. The Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer requires 45% more surface area than the Nero DueVoce DualX8 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer weighs 18.14kg / 39.9lbs and the OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 weighs 7.80kg / 17.2lbs. This makes the Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer 133% heavier than the Nero DueVoce DualX8.
Here is a comparison of how Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer and Nero DueVoce DualX8's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer
 Woofer Size |
10 inches
vs
8 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
195 Hz
vs
165 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
| Low Frequency Response |
17 Hz
vs
20 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
311mm
vs
401mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
883cm2
vs
1279cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
300USD
vs
599USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
Size, drawn to scale
Both subwoofers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same floor and pushed back to the same wall, so the bigger one visibly takes more of the room.
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer needs about 45% more floor area. Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer stands 43mm further into the room. Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer is 90mm taller.
| General |
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer |
OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 |
| Brand |
Aperion |
OSD |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
20-195 Hz |
17-165 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
250-watt RMS |
130-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
300-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
|
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
401.3mm (15.8") |
311.2mm (12.3") |
| Width |
340.4mm (13.4") |
265.1mm (10.4") |
| Depth |
375.9mm (14.8") |
333.4mm (13.1") |
| Weight |
18.14kg (39.9lbs) |
7.80kg (17.2lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
|
| Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
2 Years |
A ported subwoofer against a passive radiator one. That is the most consequential line on this page: it decides how the bass rolls off, how it behaves in a small room, and how much output you get for the size of the box.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | B | OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 goes deeper - 17Hz against 20Hz. Under 20Hz is felt more than heard - the bottom of a pipe organ and the bottom of a film mix. |
| Amplifier power | A | Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer has the bigger amplifier - 250W against 130W RMS, about 2.8dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | A | Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer moves more air: 10" against 8" is 1.56x the cone area, not the 1.25x the diameters suggest. More area means the same output with less excursion, and less distortion with it. |
| Enclosure | depends | Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer is ported - a ported box gives more output low down for its size, at the cost of a steeper roll-off below tuning; OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 is passive radiator - a passive radiator behaves like a port without the pipe noise, and suits a slim cabinet. Neither is better in the abstract; ported tends to suit films and sealed tends to suit music, and both generalisations have exceptions. |
| Cabinet size | depends | OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 is about 46% smaller by volume. In a subwoofer that is a real trade rather than a preference: box volume is how you get output low down without a bigger amplifier. |
| Price | B | OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 costs less - $300 against $599, about 50% less. |
A Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer B OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both subwoofers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer is ahead, but on only 1 of the measured areas, and it costs about 100% more. OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 is the sensible buy unless your room is large enough to need the extra. Two small subwoofers beat one big one in most rooms - a pair evens out the room modes in a way no single box can, whatever its specs. At $300 each, two OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 cost about $600 against $599 for one of the other, which is worth a thought. If placement is the constraint - a corner, behind a sofa, under a desk - OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 is the one that will actually go there, and a well-placed small subwoofer beats a badly-placed big one every time.
One thing outweighs everything above: where the subwoofer stands. Room modes can add or remove 10dB or more at a given seat, which is far larger than any difference on this page. Before spending more, try the sub in two or three positions - the crawl test, where you put it in the listening seat and crawl the room to find where the bass sounds best, costs nothing and usually beats an upgrade.