In this review, we will be comparing Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer and ASW608, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Aperion and Bowers Wilkins. 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 DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer and B&W ASW608 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.
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Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Aperion Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwooferand B&W ASW608 have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 8" drivers.
Frequency Response
Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer has a frequency range of 24-195 Hz whereas ASW608 has a frequency range of 32-140 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the ASW608's min frequency of 32Hz.
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
Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer
High Frequency
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Aperion Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer
Cabinet Type
The Aperion Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer has a Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs. On the other hand the B&W ASW608 have Acoustic Suspension type enclosure. Acoustic Suspension aka Sealed type subwoofers have enclosures that are sealed hence no ports or holes exists on the cabinet. Sealed designs helps to provide more accurate and tight bass responses compared to ported designs.
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 DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer's and B&W ASW608's external dimensions. Aperion Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer has external dimensions of 330.2 x 279.4 x 309.9mm (13 x 11 x 12.2inch) whereas B&W ASW608 has external dimensions of 272.0 x 261.0 x 350.0mm (10-11/16 x 10-1/4 x 13-3/4inch).
B&W ASW608 is 18.4mm narrower and 58.2mm shorter than Aperion Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer but it is also 40.1mm deeper.
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 DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer is approximately 865.9cm2 / 134.2inch2 and base area of the B&W ASW608 is approximately 913.5cm2 / 141.6inch2. The Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer requires 5% less surface area than the ASW608 which gives it a small advantage 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 DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer weighs 12.25kg / 27lbs and the B&W ASW608 weighs 8.86kg / 19.5lbs. This makes the Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer 38% heavier than the ASW608.
Here is a comparison of how Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer and ASW608's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer
 Low Frequency Response |
24 Hz
vs
32 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
195k Hz
vs
140k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Base Surface Area |
865cm2
vs
913cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
499USD
vs
599USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Height |
272mm
vs
330mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
| General |
Aperion Daedalus DS8 Class D 8" Powered Subwoofer |
Bowers & Wilkins ASW608 |
| Brand |
Aperion |
Bowers Wilkins |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
250 watts |
200 watts |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
24-195 Hz |
32-140 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
250-watt RMS |
200-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Paper/Aramid Fiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
330.2mm (13") |
272.0mm (10.7") |
| Width |
279.4mm (11") |
261.0mm (10.3") |
| Depth |
309.9mm (12.2") |
350.0mm (13.8") |
| Weight |
12.25kg (27lbs) |
8.86kg (19.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
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| Parts Warranty |
|
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
2 Years |