In this review, we will be comparing D8is In Wall or On Wall and DB3D, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Perlisten 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 Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall and B&W DB3D first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
The sections below take each area in turn: driver and amplifier, frequency response, physical size and connectivity.
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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.Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall and B&W DB3D have a totally different setup: the Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall features x -inch drivers whereas the DB3D features 2 x 8-inch drivers.
Frequency Response
D8is In Wall or On Wall has a frequency range of 20-290 Hz whereas DB3D has a frequency range of 10-350Hz. With a minimum frequency of 10Hz, the DB3D can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the D8is In Wall or On Wall's min frequency of 20Hz.
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
Subwoofer Speakers
Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall
Cabinet Type
The Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall 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 DB3D 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
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 Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall's and B&W DB3D's external dimensions. Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall has external dimensions of () whereas B&W DB3D has external dimensions of ().
B&W DB3D is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 341.3mm wider, 368.3mm taller and 347.7mm deeper than Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall.
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 Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall weighs 103.80kg / 228.4lbs and the B&W DB3D weighs 25.05kg / 55.1lbs. This makes the D8is In Wall or On Wall 314% heavier than the DB3D.
Here is a comparison of how D8is In Wall or On Wall and DB3D's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall
 Height |
0mm
vs
368mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
10 Hz
vs
20 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
350k Hz
vs
290k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 App-Based Control |
iOS,Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Price per pair* |
3499USD
vs
21995USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall |
Bowers & Wilkins DB3D |
| Brand |
Perlisten |
Bowers Wilkins |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Frequency Response |
20-290 Hz |
10-350Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
n/a |
1000-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
2 |
| Woofer Size |
" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
|
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
mm (0") |
368.3mm (14.5") |
| Width |
mm (0") |
341.3mm (13.4") |
| Depth |
mm (0") |
347.7mm (13.7") |
| Weight |
103.80kg (228.4lbs) |
25.05kg (55.1lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
2 Years |