In this review, we will be comparing SuperCube 4000 and ASW610, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Definitive Technology 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 DT SuperCube 4000 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 DT SuperCube 4000 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.Both DT SuperCube 4000and B&W ASW610 have a single woofer setup however the DT SuperCube 4000's woofer is 8-inch whereas the B&W ASW610 features a 10-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
SuperCube 4000 has a frequency range of 16-200 Hz whereas ASW610 has a frequency range of 27-140 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 16Hz, the SuperCube 4000 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to 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.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
The DT SuperCube 4000 has a Passive Radiator type cabinet. Passive Radiator type subwoofers sports a non-powered cone that moves in response to the main woofer to move air out in order to generate stronger bass in a smaller body compared to ported or 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 DT SuperCube 4000's and B&W ASW610's external dimensions. DT SuperCube 4000 has external dimensions of 302.0 x 281.0 x 318.0mm ( 11-7/8 x 11-1/16 x 12-1/2inch) 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 31mm wider, 19mm taller and 76mm deeper than DT SuperCube 4000.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of DT SuperCube 4000 and B&W ASW610 in scale.
Comparison image of DT SuperCube 4000 and B&W ASW610 Size and External Dimensions
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 DT SuperCube 4000 is approximately 893.6cm2 / 138.5inch2 and base area of the B&W ASW610 is approximately 1229.3cm2 / 190.5inch2. The SuperCube 4000 requires 27% less surface area than the ASW610 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 DT SuperCube 4000 weighs 11.36kg / 25lbs and the B&W ASW610 weighs 12.55kg / 27.6lbs. This makes the ASW610 10% heavier than the SuperCube 4000.
Here is a comparison of how SuperCube 4000 and ASW610's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
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What's in the Box of DT SuperCube 4000?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SuperCube 4000:
8-inch Powered subwoofer7-feet AC power cordRemote control (CR2025 battery installed)4 Threaded rubber-feet4 Spike feet (hex-nut attached)Owners ManualSC4000 Booklet
What's in the Box of B&W ASW610?
Here are the items that come with the ASW610:
Powered subwooferGrille6.5-feet AC power cord4 Rubber feet4 Spike feet4 Lock-nutsManualBowers & Wilkins brochureWarranty Information
 Low Frequency Response |
16 Hz
vs
27 Hz
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Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
200k Hz
vs
140k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
302mm
vs
321mm
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Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
893cm2 (281x318mm)
vs
1229cm2 (312x394mm)
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Takes less floor space |
| Woofer Size |
10 inches
vs
8 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| General |
Definitive Technology SuperCube 4000 |
Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 |
| Brand |
Definitive Technology |
Bowers Wilkins |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
1200 watts |
200 watts |
| Frequency Response |
16-200 Hz |
27-140 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
1200-watt RMS |
200-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
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| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Not given |
Paper/Aramid Fiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
40-150 Hz and 40-150 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
302.0mm (11.9") |
321.0mm (12.6") |
| Width |
281.0mm (11.1") |
312.0mm (12.3") |
| Depth |
318.0mm (12.5") |
394.0mm (15.5") |
| Weight |
11.36kg (25lbs) |
12.55kg (27.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Passive Radiator |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Grille |
n/a |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
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Other |
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| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
3 Years |
2 Years |