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Revel Concerta2 B10 vs Bowers Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins DB4S Comparison
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Revel Concerta2 B10

Powered Subwoofer | 35-150 Hz

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Powered Subwoofer | 10-350 Hz

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Revel Concerta2 B10 vs B&W DB4S Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Concerta2 B10 and DB4S, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Revel 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 Revel Concerta2 B10 and B&W DB4S first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Revel Concerta2 B10 Key Specs

  • 10" Anodized aluminum Woofer
  • 35-150 Hz Frequency Response
  • 800 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:21.36kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 420.0" x 14-13/16" x 17-5/16"( 420.0 x 377.0 x 440.0mm )

B&W DB4S Key Specs

  • 10" Aerofoil Woofer
  • 10-350 Hz Frequency Response
  • 1000 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:26.05kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 375.0" x 14-1/4" x 17-1/16"( 375.0 x 362.0 x 434.0mm )

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the Revel Concerta2 B10 and B&W DB4S 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.Revel Concerta2 B10and B&W DB4S have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 10" drivers.

Frequency Response

Concerta2 B10 has a frequency range of 35-150 Hz whereas DB4S has a frequency range of 10-350 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 10Hz, the DB4S can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Concerta2 B10's min frequency of 35Hz.

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

Revel Concerta2 B10
B&W DB4S
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Average
Max
High Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

Revel Concerta2 B10
B&W DB4S
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Cabinet Type

The Revel Concerta2 B10 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 DB4S 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 Revel Concerta2 B10's and B&W DB4S's external dimensions. Revel Concerta2 B10 has external dimensions of 420.0 x 377.0 x 440.0mm ( 16-1/2 x 14-13/16 x 17-5/16inch) whereas B&W DB4S has external dimensions of 375.0 x 362.0 x 434.0mm ( 14-3/4 x 14-1/4 x 17-1/16inch) .

Revel Concerta2 B10 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 15mm wider, 45mm taller and 6mm deeper than B&W DB4S.

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 Revel Concerta2 B10 is approximately 1658.8cm2 / 257.1inch2 and base area of the B&W DB4S is approximately 1571.1cm2 / 243.5inch2. The Concerta2 B10 requires 6% more surface area than the DB4S which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Revel Concerta2 B10 weighs 21.36kg / 47lbs and the B&W DB4S weighs 26.05kg / 57.3lbs. This makes the DB4S 22% heavier than the Concerta2 B10.

Here is a comparison of how Concerta2 B10 and DB4S's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.

Weight
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Revel Concerta2 B10
B&W DB4S
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What's in the Box of Revel Concerta2 B10?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Concerta2 B10:
  • Powered subwoofer
  • 6-feet AC power cord
  • Grille
  • 4 Spike feet
  • Owners Manual
  • What's in the Box of B&W DB4S?

    Here are the items that come with the DB4S:
  • Powered subwoofer
  • Grille
  • 6.5-feet AC power cord
  • 4 Decoupling feet
  • 4 Rubber feet
  • 4 Spike feet
  • 4 Lock-nuts
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Quickstart Guide
  • Bowers & Wilkins brochure
  • Warranty Information
  • Cleaning cloth instructions

  • Reasons to choose Revel Concerta2 B10 over Bowers & Wilkins DB4S
    Price per pair* 1650USD vs 2199USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Reasons to choose Bowers & Wilkins DB4S over Revel Concerta2 B10
    Low Frequency Response 10 Hz vs 35 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 350k Hz vs 150k Hz Generates higher frequency
    App-Based Control iOS,Android vs None Control the speaker via an app
    Height 375mm vs 420mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 1571cm2 vs 1658cm2 Takes less floor space
    Revel Concerta2 B10 vs B&W DB4S Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Revel Concerta2 B10 Bowers & Wilkins DB4S
    Brand Revel Bowers Wilkins
    Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
    Max Amplifier Output 800 watts 1000 watts
    Frequency Response 35-150 Hz 10-350 Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) n/a 0-watt RMS
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 10" 10"
    Woofer Composition Anodized aluminum Aerofoil
    Woofer Surround Material n/a Rubber
    Tweeter Size - -
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction front front
    Physical Specs
    Height 420.0mm (16.5") 375.0mm (14.8")
    Width 377.0mm (14.8") 362.0mm (14.3")
    Depth 440.0mm (17.3") 434.0mm (17.1")
    Weight 21.36kg (47lbs) 26.05kg (57.3lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Acoustic Suspension
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 2 Years

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