In this review, we will be comparing 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System and ASW608, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from SVS 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 SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System and B&W ASW608 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
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Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
The sections below take each area in turn: driver and amplifier, frequency response, physical size and connectivity.
Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System and B&W ASW608 have a totally different setup: the SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System features 2 x 9-inch drivers whereas the ASW608 features 1 x 8-inch drivers.
Frequency Response
3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System has a frequency range of 22-250 Hz whereas ASW608 has a frequency range of 32-140 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 22Hz, the 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the ASW608'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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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 SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System's and B&W ASW608's external dimensions. SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System has external dimensions of 635.0 x 305.1 x 94.7mm () whereas B&W ASW608 has external dimensions of 272.0 x 261.0 x 350.0mm (10-11/16 x 10-1/4 x 13-3/4inch).
B&W ASW608 is 44.1mm narrower and 363mm shorter than SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System but it is also 255.3mm deeper.
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 SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System is approximately 288.9cm2 / 44.8inch2 and base area of the B&W ASW608 is approximately 913.5cm2 / 141.6inch2. The 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System requires 68% less surface area than the ASW608 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.