In this review, we will be comparing DB4S and ASW610XP, two Powered Subwoofer speakers by 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 B&W DB4S and B&W ASW610XP first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the B&W DB4S and B&W ASW610XP compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.
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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.B&W DB4Sand B&W ASW610XP have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 10" drivers.
Frequency Response
DB4S has a frequency range of 10-350 Hz whereas ASW610XP has a frequency range of 25-140 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 10Hz, the DB4S can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the ASW610XP's min frequency of 25Hz.
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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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both B&W DB4S and B&W ASW610XP have Acoustic Suspension type cabinets. 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
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare B&W DB4S's and B&W ASW610XP's external dimensions. B&W DB4S has external dimensions of 375.0 x 362.0 x 434.0mm ( 14-3/4 x 14-1/4 x 17-1/16inch) whereas B&W ASW610XP has external dimensions of 337.0 x 328.0 x 410.0mm ( 13-1/4 x 12-7/8 x 16-1/8inch) .
B&W DB4S is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 34mm wider, 38mm taller and 24mm deeper than B&W ASW610XP.
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 B&W DB4S is approximately 1571.1cm2 / 243.5inch2 and base area of the B&W ASW610XP is approximately 1344.8cm2 / 208.4inch2. The DB4S requires 17% more surface area than the ASW610XP 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 B&W DB4S weighs 26.05kg / 57.3lbs and the B&W ASW610XP weighs 18.69kg / 41.1lbs. This makes the DB4S 39% heavier than the ASW610XP.
Here is a comparison of how DB4S and ASW610XP's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
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What's in the Box of B&W DB4S?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of DB4S:
Powered subwooferGrille6.5-feet AC power cord4 Decoupling feet4 Rubber feet4 Spike feet4 Lock-nutsCleaning clothQuickstart GuideBowers & Wilkins brochureWarranty InformationCleaning cloth instructions
What's in the Box of B&W ASW610XP?
Here are the items that come with the ASW610XP:
Powered subwooferGrille6.5-feet AC power cord4 Rubber feet4 Spike feet4 Lock-nutsManualBowers & Wilkins brochureWarranty Information
 Low Frequency Response |
10 Hz
vs
25 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
350k Hz
vs
140k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 App-Based Control |
iOS,Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Height |
337mm
vs
375mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1344cm2
vs
1571cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1799USD
vs
2199USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Bowers & Wilkins DB4S |
Bowers & Wilkins ASW610XP |
| Brand |
Bowers Wilkins |
Bowers Wilkins |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
1000 watts |
500 watts |
| Frequency Response |
10-350 Hz |
25-140 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
0-watt RMS |
500-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aerofoil |
Paper/Aramid Fiber/Resin |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
375.0mm (14.8") |
337.0mm (13.3") |
| Width |
362.0mm (14.3") |
328.0mm (12.9") |
| Depth |
434.0mm (17.1") |
410.0mm (16.1") |
| Weight |
26.05kg (57.3lbs) |
18.69kg (41.1lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |