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    B&w db1b





    Got a pair of these to play with...


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    Re: B&w db1b

    Excellent. Looks like B&W has some serious speakers.
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    Re: B&w db1b

    I've been using a single DB1 (1st generation) for several years and it is a super great sub that doesn't get much attention. Interested to see you you like them as a a pair...

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    Re: B&w db1b

    I’ve got a pair of DB1D in rosenut to go with my 802d. So far I’ve only hooked up one. Amazing sub.

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    Re: B&w db1b

    Quote Originally Posted by johnhc View Post
    I’ve got a pair of DB1D in rosenut to go with my 802d. So far I’ve only hooked up one. Amazing sub.
    Agreed! Love the app!


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    Re: B&w db1b

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Agreed! Love the app!


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    Mike, does having a pair of DB1D's equal a distributed bass array as the pair will have 4 active drivers?
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    Re: B&w db1b

    Quote Originally Posted by johnhc View Post
    Mike, does having a pair of DB1D's equal a distributed bass array as the pair will have 4 active drivers?
    Depends on the size of the room and specific bass nodes you’re trying to tackle.


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