In this review, we will be comparing BASIK SUB and Sub C-8 D, two Powered Subwoofer speakers by DALI. 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 DALI BASIK SUB and DALI Sub C-8 D first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
DALI BASIK SUBDALI Sub C-8 D
Woofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
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.DALI BASIK SUBand DALI Sub C-8 D have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 8" drivers.
Frequency Response
BASIK SUB and Sub C-8 D has exactly the same frequency range of 33-200 Hz.
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 DALI BASIK SUB and DALI Sub C-8 D have Bass Reflex type cabinets. 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.
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 DALI BASIK SUB's and DALI Sub C-8 D's external dimensions. DALI BASIK SUB has external dimensions of 319.0 x 295.0 x 310.0mm () whereas DALI Sub C-8 D has external dimensions of 335 x 295 x 310 mm ().
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 DALI BASIK SUB is approximately 914.5cm2 / 141.7inch2 and base area of the DALI Sub C-8 D is approximately 914.5cm2 / 141.7inch2.