Subwoofers — Davis Acoustics Basson 88

The Basson 88 is a powerful powered subwoofer from Davis Acoustics, sitting above the Basson 777 with considerably greater internal amplification and wider bandwidth. The Basson 88 brings Davis Acoustics' more accomplished current engineering to serious dedicated bass reinforcement.

Key specs that matter

Rated response spans a wide 30Hz to 200Hz - considerably wider than the Basson 777's 30-120Hz range. Internal amplification delivers a substantial 1,000W - considerably more than the Basson 777's 600W. At 47 x 34.5 x 41.5cm, the Basson 88 represents a meaningful step up in scale and amplification from the Basson 777.

Sound and use context

Expect more authoritative bass reinforcement than the Basson 777, reflecting the considerably greater 1,000W amplification combined with the wider 30-200Hz bandwidth.

Pairing

As a self-powered subwoofer, the Basson 88 connects to a preamplifier, integrated amplifier or AV receiver's subwoofer output directly, working alongside a broader main-speaker system.

Alternatives

Davis Acoustics' own Basson 777 sits below this model at more modest amplification for buyers wanting a more accessible alternative.