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Bowers & Wilkins DB3D
Power packed
DB3D's tight, powerful, dramatic bass and compact size make it the perfect match for the 804 D4 and 805 D4 speakers.
More bass, less space
Compact model packs a mighty punch. Controllable, dramatic bass from a subwoofer so small it fits almost anywhere: DB3D is a space-saving high-performance design.
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.
The perfect match
DB3D’s ultra-rigid low-resonance enclosure comes in three finishes to match 800 Series Diamond and 700 Series loudspeakers.
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With astonishing 10Hz extension and remarkably tight timing, the DB3D delivers authoritative, textured bass from a compact dual‑8" enclosure. Reviewers praise its seamless integration with Bowers & Wilkins mains and flexible, app-driven tuning, including on‑device iOS measurement, making pairing and room correction straightforward (Alpha Audio, Audiophilepure).
Pros
- Extends to subsonic lows (down to 10 Hz) with controlled, textured output from a compact dual‑8" enclosure.
- Seamless integration and timing with B&W mains yields tight transients and a sub that is audible only when it should be.
- Robust feature set: app-driven setup with BT‑LE control and on-device iOS measurement simplifies tuning and room correction.
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Cons
- On-device measurement is currently available only on iOS; Android users do not get the same integrated measurement workflow.
- Premium positioning and inconsistent price reporting across reviews mean perceived value may vary by market.
Sound Quality
92/100
Bass
93/100
Exceptional extension to 10 Hz and very controlled, textured output for a compact dual-8" enclosure; reviewers called the rendering 'endgame-quality' and 'almost magic.'
Dynamics
90/100
Described as having the 'right amount of oomph' and able to match mains in energy and speed, producing tight, well-timed transients when positioned/paired correctly.
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Integration
92/100
Reviewers report the sub 'is audible only when it should be; the rest of the time it is silent' and praise its seamless pairing with 705/703 speakers, and recommended placement between mains for tight timing.
Build Quality
91/100
Robust engineering: two 200mm Aerofoil cones in a balanced configuration driven by a 1000 W Class-D amp; available high-quality finishes noted by reviewers.
Features Connectivity
92/100
App-based setup with BT‑LE control and on‑device iOS measurement, along with comprehensive physical I/O (XLR, RCA, triggers, RS-232).
Value for Money
84/100
Performance is highly praised for the enclosure size, but price reporting is inconsistent across sources; reviewers praise its pairing with B&W lines but stop short of calling it an absolute 'no-brainer'.
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