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Bowers & Wilkins DB2D
Using the same 10-in drivers found in the flagship 800 D4 speakers and a high-efficiency amplifier, DB2D uses intelligent DSP to optimize bass in any room.
- 2 x 250mm (10 in) Aerofoil™ Cone Drive Units in a Balanced Configuration
- Digital Preamplifier with Dynamic EQ
- App-Based Set-Up and BT-LE Control
Save space, not bass
DB2D's fast, solid bass complements the 800 Series Diamond speakers, and advanced room optimisation makes it easy to position.
Power and control
The DB2D's digital signal processing ensures punch and control for scintillating home theater – and to make more of your music.
Nimble and powerful
Solid, dramatic bass is delivered through the rigidity and lightness of the uniquely-shaped, variable thickness Aerofoil™ cone.
A question of balance
The back-to-back (opposed) drivers cancel out cabinet resonances, ensuring all that power is used to create room-shaking bass, not wasted vibrations.
The digital advantage
Digital amplification is cool-running and energy efficient, even when working hard, while Dynamic EQ and Room EQ ensure a precise sound for music and movies.
Take control
By placing control in the palm of your hand, our subwoofer app not only makes our DB Series subwoofers a snap to set up, it also helps maximize your sound quality.
Suit your speakers
As well as being beautifully built, DB2D comes in a choice of finishes to match your speakers – and your décor.
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Professional Reviews 94/100
Deliciously Crispy
Bass
96/100
Integration
94/100
Dynamics
95/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Usability
93/100
Value for Money
85/100
Delivering subterranean extension with startling speed, the DB2D’s dual Aerofoil drivers and 1,000W amplification produce tight, textured bass that feels natural rather than overbearing. SoundStage Solo found its DSP-assisted integration preserves midrange clarity, while Audiophilepure praised its realism. Compact for its output, it combines explosive dynamics with app-based room calibration for a polished, reference-grade foundation in music and cinema alike.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Exceptionally deep, fast and tonally accurate bass, with convincing acoustic and electric instrument texture.
Integrates discreetly with main speakers, preserving midrange clarity during subtle material while delivering major impact when required.
App-based DSP and room calibration were found effective and straightforward, without requiring ongoing adjustment.
Delivers clean, powerful cinema-scale dynamics and physical slam without sacrificing definition.
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Cons
Its premium pricing places it among a limited set of high-end subwoofer options rather than budget-friendly alternatives.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Bass
96/100
Reviewers describe unusually deep, fast and highly textured low frequencies, with SoundStage Solo praising accurate instrumental tone, sharp transient attack, and “superb depth, tightness [and] detail.” Audiophilepure calls it “the best bass I’ve yet had in my room,” while the DB2D also handled demanding film effects with subterranean extension and controlled harmonic detail.
Integration
94/100
The DB2D was reported to blend exceptionally well in real listening. SoundStage Solo found it almost unheard when not needed, preserving the main speakers’ midrange and treble, while its room coupling was described as perfect; Audiophilepure similarly heard a natural integration that contributed to an unusually realistic presentation.
Dynamics
95/100
There is repeated praise for the DB2D’s speed, impact and composure under load. Reviewers cite exemplary jazz dynamics, kick drums that punched physically into the room, and enough output for large-scale explosions without apparent strain; Audiophilepure characterizes its bass as “whip-crack tight.”
Build Quality
92/100
SoundStage Solo calls out excellent build quality, superb driver engineering, and a compact enclosure containing substantial amplification and processing hardware. The balanced dual-driver arrangement and overall execution were presented as refined and thoroughly engineered.
Features Usability
93/100
The app provides extensive practical control, including input selection, level adjustment, input EQ, room EQ, and automatic power settings. Reviewers also found the DSP implementation effective enough in their room that it did not require ongoing adjustment, supporting straightforward day-to-day use.
Value for Money
85/100
At $5,800, the DB2D is firmly a premium subwoofer, and the available reviews do not directly compare its price with rival models. SoundStage Solo nevertheless gives it a categorical highest recommendation, citing its engineering, features, performance and expected resale appeal.
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