Bowers & Wilkins DB3D Subwoofer - (Each)
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Bowers & Wilkins DB3D Subwoofer - (Each)
Overview
The Bowers & Wilkins DB3D is the most compact model in the DB Series, using two 8-inch Aerofoil cone drivers arranged back-to-back in a balanced configuration and a 1000-watt Class D Hypex amplifier. It's built for rooms where floor space is limited but the expectation for bass quality isn't.
Because the two drivers face opposite directions, their mechanical forces cancel each other out, so the amplifier's output goes into moving air instead of shaking the cabinet. Paired with the DB3D's rigid, low-resonance enclosure, that balanced layout is what lets a subwoofer this size produce genuinely controlled, deep bass rather than the thin, boxy sound smaller subwoofers are often known for.
Setup runs through a dedicated Bowers & Wilkins app for iOS and Android that includes a Room EQ system requiring no separate microphone kit, plus Dynamic EQ that keeps the tonal balance consistent at any volume. On the back panel, dual XLR and RCA inputs, twin 12V triggers, and an RS-232 port make it easy to wire into either a stereo system or a custom control setup.
Simcoe Audio Video Insight
For executive offices, bedrooms, and smaller media rooms across Central Ontario where a large subwoofer cabinet simply doesn't fit the space, the DB3D brings the same balanced-driver, app-controlled DB Series platform as its larger siblings into the smallest footprint in the lineup. It's a natural match for the 700 Series and smaller 800 Series Diamond speakers, and the RS-232 port makes it easy for our installers to bring it into a whole-home control system rather than treating it as a standalone box.
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Why the DB3D Stands Out
1000W Class D Hypex Amplifier
An efficient digital amplifier platform paired with an all-new digital preamplifier for consistent, controlled output.
Dual 8-Inch Aerofoil Cone Drivers
The same variable-thickness Aerofoil cone technology used across the DB Series, arranged in a balanced, back-to-back configuration.
Rigid, Low-Resonance Cabinet
The opposed driver layout cancels cabinet vibration, keeping the enclosure's energy focused on bass output.
Dynamic EQ & App-Based Room EQ
The companion app includes a Room EQ system with no separate microphone kit required, plus Dynamic EQ for consistent tonal balance at any volume.
Balanced XLR & RCA Inputs
Dual XLR and dual RCA inputs allow connection to both professional and consumer-level systems.
RS-232 & Dual 12V Trigger Control
Built-in RS-232 and two 12V trigger inputs for integration into custom control and automation systems.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- Space-limited rooms: Executive offices, bedrooms, and smaller media rooms that can't accommodate a larger cabinet.
- 700 Series and compact 800 Series Diamond owners: A matched subwoofer for smaller speaker pairings.
- Custom home theatre installers: RS-232 control makes it straightforward to bring into a whole-home automation system.
How It Compares
The DB3D and the Bowers & Wilkins DB2D share the same 1000W Class D Hypex amplifier and app-controlled feature set, but the DB2D's larger 10-inch drivers and cabinet give it more output and room-filling capability. If floor space is genuinely tight, the DB3D is the better fit; for a slightly larger room, the DB2D has more headroom to work with.
Bowers & Wilkins DB3D Subwoofer - (Each) Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | DB3D |
| Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Type | Active dual-balanced subwoofer system (DB Series) |
| Available Finishes | Gloss Black, Satin White, Rosenut |
| Grille Finishes | Black, Grey |
| Driver Specifications | |
| Bass Drivers | 2x 200mm (8 in) Aerofoil™ cone drive units in a balanced (back-to-back) configuration |
| Crossover Network & Control | Digital preamplifier with Dynamic EQ and Room EQ; app-based setup and control via Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Acoustic Performance | |
| Frequency Response (Centred on Level at 100Hz) | 10Hz - 350Hz (-3dB) |
| Frequency Range | 8.5Hz - 500Hz (-6dB) |
| Power, Construction & Connectivity | |
| Amplifier | 1000W Class D Hypex amplifier (Max power output) |
| Cabinet Build | Rigid, low-resonance dual-opposed driver enclosure |
| Inputs | 2x XLR, 2x RCA, 2x 3.5mm 12V trigger, RS-232 (9-pin D connector) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 14.1" x 12.6" x 11.8" (360 mm x 320 mm x 300 mm) |
| Weight | 55.1 lbs (25 kg) |