In this review, we will be comparing Sub P-10 DSS and A120P, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from DALI and JBL. 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 JBL Stage A120P 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 JBL Stage A120P 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.Both DALI Sub P-10 DSSand JBL Stage A120P have a single woofer setup however the DALI Sub P-10 DSS's woofer is 10-inch whereas the JBL Stage A120P features a 12-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
Sub P-10 DSS has a frequency range of 24-250 Hz whereas A120P has a frequency range of 32-150 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Sub P-10 DSS can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the A120P'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.
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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 JBL Stage A120P have Bass reflex type enclosure.
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 JBL Stage A120P's external dimensions. DALI Sub P-10 DSS has external dimensions of ( ) whereas JBL Stage A120P has external dimensions of 415.0 x 393.0 x 475.0mm ( 16-5/16 x 15-7/16 x 18-11/16inch) .
JBL Stage A120P is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 393mm wider, 415mm taller and 475mm deeper than DALI Sub P-10 DSS.