DWM vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610
The ASW610's sensitivity is 90 dB against the DWM's 86 dB, its impedance 8Ω against 4Ω, its low-frequency extension 27 Hz against 40 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 140 Hz against 200 Hz.
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DWM
MagnepanLoudspeakersSubwoofers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,039 - $1,295
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DWM
The Magnepan DWM is a planar-magnetic dipole bass panel (woofer), not a subwoofer, designed to expand the bass diaphragm area of Magnepan loudspeakers and improve bass and mid-bass quality from roughly 40–200 Hz. It uses a thin-film planar/magnetic driver with two voice-coil grids driving a single diaphragm, essentially functioning as a small section of the 20.7 bass driver to provide fast, articulate low frequencies that integrate seamlessly with full-range Maggies. Unlike conventional subwoofers intended mainly for output below about 40 Hz, the DWM is engineered to optimize the bass and lower midrange of Magneplanar speakers in music or home-theater systems, delivering smoother, more natural bass rather than exaggerated low end. The compact panel (about 19.25" H x 22.5" W x 1.25" D, 4-ohm load, 86 dB @ 2.83 V/1 m/50 Hz) can be used singly or in multiples and positioned for room-dependent phase and amplitude balance, making it a versatile way to tailor bass performance while maintaining Magnepan's slim, minimalist aesthetic.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 86 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 40 Hz - 200 Hz
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- planar magnetic
- Enclosure Type
- dipole
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 572 × 489 × 32 mm (W × H × D)
- Available Colors
- various finish options
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 86 dB
Impedance: 4Ω
Frequency: 40-200 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions