Subwoofer Bowers&Wilkins PV1D

The PV1D will change the way you view subwoofers. Not just because of its inherently stable curved form, but because its digital platform which extends performance and flexibility.

When you’ve pushed the boundaries of technological design further than anyone thought possible, what do you do" Simple: you keep pushing. The PV1 has long been regarded as something of an icon in domestic subwoofer design, both for its striking shape and superlative sonic performance. But by introducing a digital dimension for the upgraded PV1D, we think we’ve gone one better.

The PV1D’s inherent stability means it can be pushed just that bit further. The symmetrical mounting of its twin drive units keeps the subwoofer perfectly balanced and anchored to the floor. So there’s no rattle when it rumbles. The back-to-back arrangement also further improves the distribution of pressure inside the speaker. Coupled to an all-new amplifier generating 400 watts of power, the drivers have the dynamics and control to deliver all a subwoofer should. A big sound from a small bubble.

Adopting the digital platform developed for our flagship DB1 subwoofer allows the PV1D to be fine tuned and controlled with more precision than its predecessor. Do you love the visceral deep-bass impact of special movie sound effects" Or maybe you prefer a flatter response, to compensate for a more resonant listening environment" Whatever your listening tastes, with a full range of EQ options at your disposal, the choice is entirely up to you.

Rigid drivers

With subwoofers, power is only half of the story. To convey the impact of an explosion, or the sweep of an orchestral score, you also need control – the kind that stops sonic distortion dead in its tracks and brings nuance and pin-sharp definition to even the biggest, most powerful bass effects. Our rigid subwoofer drivers bring nuance and definition even to the biggest, most powerful bass effects.

Complete control

With its distinctive bubble-shaped cabinet and advanced digital features, the PV1D subwoofer offers the perfect combination of performance, flexibility and control. Thanks to its automatic callibration and preset options, it\'s easy to hook up the subwoofer with a range of Bowers & Wilkins speakers in either a home theatre or 2.1 stereo set up. With PV1D, the choice is yours.

Opposed drive units

PV1D stands firm under pressure, thanks not only to its sturdy construction, but also to the ingenious design of its twin drivers, opposing each other in perfect mechanical alignment .The symmetrical mounting of the drive units keeps the subwoofer balanced and anchored to the floor, while improving the distribution of pressure inside the speaker.

Pressure vessel

Inspired by deep sea pressure vessels, the PV1D\'s bubble shape is a beautiful solution to the problems that plague conventional subwoofers. In a normal, flat-sided subwoofer, air pressures tend to stress the panels of the cabinet, setting up unwanted resonances. In the PV1D, those pressures are dispersed evenly around a rigid, continuous shell, reducing unwanted vibrations to a bare minimum.

Digital platform

The \'D\' in the name of the PV1D subwoofer stands for digital – an added dimension that brings a new level of enjoyment to your home theatre listening experience. Thanks to its new digital platform, the subwoofer delivers faster, deeper bass. And with a range of EQ options and presets all controlled through a handy OLED display, it\'s easy to fine-tune your sound to suit your taste and environment.

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Technical Specifications

aluminium composite diaphragm driversBalanced drive Digital Signal Processing 400W Class-D amplifier Active, balanced-drive closed-box subwoofer system 2x 200mm (8in) Paper-Kevlar® /aluminium cone long-throw -6dB at 6.5Hz and 570Hz 7.5Hz - 450Hz ±3dB on reference axis Power output: 400W Rated power consumption: 150W Standby power consumption: <1W

Input impedance: 100kΩ Signal/noise: >100dB 5 presets Input sensitivity (analogue) Gain (digital)

Low-pass filter: frequency, slope, phase Auto on/standby 12V trigger on/standby 12V trigger preset switching RS-232 automation control Stereo line in (2x RCA/Phono/Cinch) Speaker level in (5m cable supplied) Height: 342mm (13.5in) Width: 270mm (10.6in) Depth: 358mm (14.1in) 18.7kg (41lb)

Matte Black or Matte White