Steinway Lyngdorf has introduced in-wall subwoofers to complement architectural speakers in its Steinway & Sons and Lyngdorf Audio lines. The passive in-wall woofer is being sold as the Steinway & Sons BWS-100 as well as the Lyngdorf Audio DW-1.
The two models are nearly identical with two slight differences. External branding identifies each model, and each has a different connector type. The Steinway model only works within a closed system with Steinway audio components. Alternatively, the Lyngdorf DW-1 connects via regular speaker cable which allows flexibility to connect third-party audio components as well as Lyngdorf’s own electronics.
The BWS-110 and DW-1 are high-performance in-wall woofers made for custom installations that require a shallow woofer solution. The enclosure is rigid and sealed and can be integrated into 4-inch/10 cm cavity walls, while the extended height provides the large inner cabinet volume required for effective bass extension.
Since in-wall woofers/subwoofers have to be rather thin, the limited depth requires a special high-performance driver. The BWS-110 and DW-1 utilize a patented high-excursion shallow woofer design that fits 4-inch/10 cm cavity walls customized and based on an innovative voice-coil cone geometry and suspension, which allows the highest excursion from the most space-saving construction.
The woofer driver is 10 inches in diameter and incorporates a four-layer voice coil, an ultra-rigid dual aluminum cone, a powerful neodymium magnet, and a rigid cast basket to provide impressive bass performance, achieving a high output level and low reach. The high-bandwidth design ensures an accurate, fast response and allows the most seamless sound integration with the main speakers.
The BWS-110 and DW-1 are designed to be an ideal subwoofer or woofer solution for home theaters, living rooms or media rooms with in-wall speaker systems. They’re also useful when there’s no space or desire to place in-room subwoofers. Just paint over their magnetically attached grilles and they’ll practically disappear in a room.
Specifications
The specifications of the BWS-110 and DW-1 are identical as follows:
- Models: Steinway & Sons BWS-110 and Lyngdorf Audio DW-1
- Product Description: Passive in-wall woofer
- Woofer: 1 x 10-inch, dual aluminum cone, 4-layer voice coil, neodymium magnet
- Enclosure: MDF with internal bracing, 19 mm and 16 mm
- Frequency Range: 30 – 200 Hz (-3 dB)
- Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
- Power Handling (IEC long term): 300 W
- Maximum SPL: 109 dB (60 V/1 m)
- Sensitivity: 82 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Connections: Push-type spring terminal, gold-plated
- Recommended Placement: In-wall floor-standing, boundary woofer
- Recommended Amplification: 1 x 400 W (A1 or A2 amplifier, 1 channel required)
- Dimensions (WHD): 350 x 1000 x 86 mm / 13.78 x 39.4 x 3.4 inches
- Weight: 16 kg / 35.3 lbs
- Standard Finishes: Matte black, paintable front grill
Pricing & Availability
Both products are expected to start shipping October 2024 at the following prices:
- Lyngdorf Audio DW-1 ($2,999 MSRP)
- Steinway & Sons BSW-110 ($3,100 MSRP)
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