In this review, we will be comparing 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System and DB4S, 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 Single Subwoofer System and B&W DB4S first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
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Woofer
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 Single Subwoofer System and B&W DB4S have a totally different setup: the SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System features 2 x 9-inch drivers whereas the DB4S features 1 x 10-inch drivers.
Frequency Response
3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System has a frequency range of 22-250 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 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System's min frequency of 22Hz.
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 Single Subwoofer System's and B&W DB4S's external dimensions. SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System has external dimensions of 635.0 x 305.1 x 94.7mm () 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).
SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System is 56.9mm narrower and 339.3mm less deeper than B&W DB4S but it is also 260mm taller.
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 Single Subwoofer System is approximately 288.9cm2 / 44.8inch2 and base area of the B&W DB4S is approximately 1571.1cm2 / 243.5inch2. The 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System requires 82% less surface area than the DB4S which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.