Bowers & Wilkins DB3D Subwoofer - (Each)
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Bowers & Wilkins DB3D Subwoofer - (Each)
Overview
The Bowers & Wilkins DB3D is a compact DB Series subwoofer. B&W says that despite its compact dimensions it delivers astonishingly powerful, controlled bass thanks to its twin 8-inch Aerofoil drivers, 1000W Class D Hypex amplifier, and digital signal processing.
Its two 200 mm Aerofoil cones sit back to back in a balanced configuration, which B&W says cancels out cabinet resonances so all that power goes into room-shaking bass, not wasted vibration. B&W calls it a space-saving, high-performance design that fits almost anywhere, and the perfect match for its 804 D4 and 805 D4 speakers.
An all-new digital preamplifier with Dynamic EQ and Room EQ keeps the sound precise for music and movies, and set-up runs through the B&W subwoofer app over Bluetooth LE, using your phone's microphone for Room EQ. Inputs include 2 XLR, 2 RCA, two 12V triggers, and RS-232. B&W rates it at 10Hz to 350Hz (-3dB).
Simcoe Audio Video Insight
The DB3D is a strong choice when floor space is tight, such as in a smaller media room, office, or bedroom system. It shares the 1000W amplifier and app-based Room EQ of the DB2D, and its RS-232 port and 12V triggers give a control system a way to manage it in a fully integrated install, which is the kind of system we design and install.
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Why the Bowers & Wilkins DB3D Stands Out
1000W Class D Hypex Amplifier
Digital amplification that B&W says is cool-running and energy efficient.
Dual 8-Inch Aerofoil Cones
Two 200 mm variable-thickness cones in a balanced, back-to-back layout.
Resonance-Cancelling Design
Opposed drivers cancel out cabinet resonances so power goes into bass, not vibration.
Dynamic EQ and Room EQ
An all-new digital preamplifier; Room EQ uses your phone's microphone through the app.
Compact Footprint
360 x 320 x 300 mm, a size B&W says fits almost anywhere.
XLR, RCA, 12V Trigger, and RS-232
Two XLR, two RCA, two 12V triggers, and a 9-pin RS-232 port.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The 804 D4 or 805 D4 Owner: Wants the subwoofer B&W calls the perfect match for those speakers.
- The Space-Limited Room: Wants DB Series bass from a compact cabinet.
- The Integrated Home: Wants a subwoofer that a control system can manage over RS-232.
How It Compares
The DB3D shares its 1000W amplifier, app control, and 10Hz to 350Hz response with the DB2D, which steps up to two 10-inch drivers in a larger cabinet. The DB1D uses two 12-inch drivers and 2000W.
Bowers & Wilkins DB3D Subwoofer - (Each) Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | Bowers & Wilkins DB3D |
| Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Product Type | DB Series active subwoofer (each) |
| Driver & Amplifier | |
| Drive Units | 2 x 200 mm (8 in) Aerofoil cone, balanced configuration |
| Amplifier | 1000W Class D Hypex (max power output) |
| Power Consumption | 195W rated; <0.5W standby |
| Processing | Digital preamplifier with Dynamic EQ and Room EQ |
| Set-Up | App-based, Bluetooth LE control |
| Performance | |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 350Hz (-3dB, centred on level at 100Hz) |
| Frequency Range | 8.5Hz - 500Hz (-6dB) |
| Signal/Noise | 82dB |
| Input Impedance | XLR 20k ohms; RCA 10k ohms |
| Connections | |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR; 2 x RCA |
| Control | 2 x 3.5 mm 12V trigger; RS-232 (9-pin D) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Height | 360 mm (14.1 in) |
| Width | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Depth | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Net Weight | 25 kg |
| Colours Available | Black (black grille); White (grey grille) |
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