In this review, we will be comparing MSX Sub 200 and Nero DueVoce DualX8, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Cambridge Audio 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 Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200 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 Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200and OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 have a single woofer setup however the Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200's woofer is 6.5-inch whereas the OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 features a 8-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
MSX Sub 200 has a frequency range of 36-200 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 significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the MSX Sub 200's min frequency of 36Hz.
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
Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200
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 Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200's and OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8's external dimensions. Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200 has external dimensions of 217.5 x 209.6 x 257.2mm () whereas OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 has external dimensions of 311.2 x 265.1 x 333.4mm ().
OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 55.5mm wider, 93.7mm taller and 76.2mm deeper than Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200.
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.
OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 needs about 64% more floor or shelf area. OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 is 76mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 is 94mm 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 Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200 is approximately 539.1cm2 / 83.6inch2 and base area of the OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 is approximately 883.8cm2 / 137.0inch2. The MSX Sub 200 requires 39% less surface area than the Nero DueVoce DualX8 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 Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200 weighs 4.99kg / 11lbs and the OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 weighs 7.80kg / 17.2lbs. This makes the Nero DueVoce DualX8 56% heavier than the MSX Sub 200.
Here is a comparison of how MSX Sub 200 and Nero DueVoce DualX8's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200
 High Frequency Response |
200 Hz
vs
165 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
217mm
vs
311mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
539cm2
vs
883cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
17 Hz
vs
36 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Price per pair* |
300USD
vs
449USD
|
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.
OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 needs about 64% more floor area. OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 stands 76mm further into the room. OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 is 94mm taller.
| General |
Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200 |
OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 |
| Brand |
Cambridge Audio |
OSD |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Frequency Response |
36-200 Hz |
17-165 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
200-watt RMS |
130-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
300-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
|
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
217.5mm (8.6") |
311.2mm (12.3") |
| Width |
209.6mm (8.3") |
265.1mm (10.4") |
| Depth |
257.2mm (10.1") |
333.4mm (13.1") |
| Weight |
4.99kg (11lbs) |
7.80kg (17.2lbs) |
| Enclosure |
|
|
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |
No single best subwoofer here. Your room, where the box can physically go, and whether this is mainly for films or mainly for music will settle it long before the specs do.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | B | OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 goes deeper - 17Hz against 36Hz. Under 20Hz is felt more than heard - the bottom of a pipe organ and the bottom of a film mix. |
| Amplifier power | A | Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200 has the bigger amplifier - 200W against 130W RMS, about 1.9dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | B | OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 moves more air: 8" against 6.5" is 1.51x the cone area, not the 1.23x the diameters suggest. More area means the same output with less excursion, and less distortion with it. |
| Enclosure | evenly matched | Both are passive radiator designs, so they roll off in much the same way. |
| Cabinet size | depends | Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200 is about 57% 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 $449, about 33% less. |
A Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200 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?
OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 has the edge on paper, though not by much. The "depends" rows are more likely to decide this than the score is. If placement is the constraint - a corner, behind a sofa, under a desk - Cambridge Audio MSX Sub 200 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.