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RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII is cheaper at $499. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII or Bowers & Wilkins ASW610?

The Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII is the cheaper at $499. Get the Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 for the stronger spec sheet, the RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII Bowers & Wilkins ASW610
US price $499 $1000
BrandRogersound LabsBowers & Wilkins
Released2022
Driver size (in) 10 10
Amplifier power rms (W) 400 200
Amplifier power peak (W) 1020
Enclosure type ported sealed
Frequency response (Hz) 22-200 Hz ±3 dB 27 to 140
Amplifier class class-d class-d
Driver orientation front-firing
Room correction No No
Wireless input Yes No
Dimensions (in) 15 1/2 x 15 x 15 3/4 12.2 x 12.2 x 13.66
Weight (lb) 40.6 27.6

Sources — RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII: rslspeakers.com (verified 2026-07-11). Bowers & Wilkins ASW610: bowerswilkins.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII and Bowers & Wilkins ASW610?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Amplifier power rms (W): RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII 400 vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 200
  • Enclosure type: RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII ported vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 sealed
  • Frequency response (Hz): RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII 22-200 Hz ±3 dB vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 27 to 140
  • Wireless input: RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII true vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 false
  • Dimensions (in): RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII 15 1/2 x 15 x 15 3/4 vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 12.2 x 12.2 x 13.66
  • Weight (lb): RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII 40.6 vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 27.6

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII

No sourced tester review yet.

Bowers & Wilkins ASW610

Only one whitelisted tester covers the exact B&W ASW610: What Hi-Fi, which named it Best subwoofer up to £700 (Awards 2011). They praise agile, well-extended bass and authoritative, musical output from a compact design, listing 'Nothing' under cons. It is a qualitative listening review with no lab measurements; no other whitelisted outlet covers this model, so no cross-source comparison is possible. (1 sourced review.)

Praised: Agile, well-extended bass that belies its compact size; Authoritative, dynamic delivery blending power with musicality; Neat, well-made and well-equipped for the money.

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