In this review, we will be comparing Nero DueVoce DualX8 and KUBE 10b, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from OSD and KEF. 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 OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 and KEF KUBE 10b first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 and KEF KUBE 10b 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 OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8and KEF KUBE 10b have a single woofer setup however the OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8's woofer is 8-inch whereas the KEF KUBE 10b features a 10-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
Nero DueVoce DualX8 has a frequency range of 17-165 Hz whereas KUBE 10b has a frequency range of 24-140 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 KUBE 10b's min frequency of 24Hz.
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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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 OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8's and KEF KUBE 10b's external dimensions. OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8 has external dimensions of ( ) whereas KEF KUBE 10b has external dimensions of 372.0 x 356.0 x 397.0mm ( 14-5/8 x 14 x 15-5/8inch) .
KEF KUBE 10b is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 356mm wider, 372mm taller and 397mm deeper than OSD Nero DueVoce DualX8.