Anyone purchase/demo B&W DB1 Subwoofer?

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Aliixer

Audioholic
I was curious to know anybody out there that may have opinions on the new B&W Subwoofer called the DB1?

Description Active balanced-drive closed-box subwoofer system
Drive units 2x Ø300mm (12 in) Rohacell® cone long-throw
Frequency range -6dB at 15Hz and 250Hz
Frequency response ±3dB 17Hz - 145Hz
Amplifier
Power output: 1000W
Rated power consumption: 150W
Standby power Consumption: <1W
Input impedance: 15kΩ
Signal / noise: >100dB
Functions: 5 Presets
Input sensitivity
Gain
Low-pass filter
Graphic equalisation
Room compensation
Auto on/standby
Trigger on/standby
Trigger preset switching
RS-232 automation control
Inputs: Stereo Line In (2x RCA Phono)
Mono (LFE) Line In (RCA Phono)
Mono (LFE) Line In (XLR balanced)
Dimensions
Height: 490mm (19.3 in) not including feet
Width: 460mm (18.1 in) including grilles
Depth: 410mm (16.2 in) including controls
Net weight 44kg (97 lb)
Cabinet finish Gloss Black
Cherrywood
Rosenut
Grille Black cloth
 

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Warpdrv

Warpdrv

Audioholic Ninja
The design is good (Dual Opposed 12" Drivers ) and it looks really nice, but IMO for a list price of $4500, you would be nuts to buy a sub like that...

There are far better products out there for the money, in fact I just built 3 subs that will each individually blow 3- 4 of those combined out of the water for @ $4k a piece... Link

My suggestion is you save some money and take a look at a Seaton Submersive, which are beautiful - come with the same design - but have Dual 15" drivers for 1/2 the price as the B&W.

See here for information about the Submersive...
http://www.seaton-sound-forum.com/post?id=4292198#1

Full Disclosure:
I generally will build my own subs, but I have a JL F112 in my bedroom and I am replacing it with the Submersive. I have seen the Submersive and heard/felt them in action, no question it is a top quality product. Its an extremely musical sub that doubles as a great Home Theater deep bass sub...

You can find more user feedback and info here
 
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rnatalli

Audioholic Ninja
I agree with Warp. I would take 2 Submersives over that B&W.
 
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