In this review, we will be comparing Sub P-10 DSS and ASW610, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from DALI 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 DALI Sub P-10 DSS and B&W ASW610 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the DALI Sub P-10 DSS and B&W ASW610 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.DALI Sub P-10 DSSand B&W ASW610 have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 10" drivers.
Frequency Response
Sub P-10 DSS has a frequency range of 24-250 Hz whereas ASW610 has a frequency range of 27-140 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Sub P-10 DSS can go slightly deeper then the ASW610's min frequency of 27Hz.
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.
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Cabinet Type
The DALI Sub P-10 DSS 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 ASW610 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
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 DALI Sub P-10 DSS's and B&W ASW610's external dimensions. DALI Sub P-10 DSS has external dimensions of ( ) whereas B&W ASW610 has external dimensions of 321.0 x 312.0 x 394.0mm ( 12-5/8 x 12-1/4 x 15-1/2inch) .
B&W ASW610 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 312mm wider, 321mm taller and 394mm deeper than DALI Sub P-10 DSS.