Short answer: the Danley Sound Labs DTS10 for the higher ranking, the Chase Home Theater SS18.1 for the lower price. The Danley Sound Labs DTS10 ranks #3 of 7 subwoofers at $4400. The Chase Home Theater SS18.1 ranks #6 at $2499, $1901 cheaper.
On the Chase Home Theater SS18.1 side: 18-inch sealed driver delivers 125.2dB CEA-2010-A average from a dedicated cinema-style sealed cabinet. The tradeoff: Passive design needs external amplification, 41 kg weight, and sealed design room modes.
The case for the Danley Sound Labs DTS10: Dual 12-inch tapped horn design delivers 129.6dB CEA-2010-A average and remains in current production. Set against that: Requires external amplifier, extremely heavy at 129 kg, very large cabinet, and specialized tapped-horn design.
One note: the Chase Home Theater SS18.1 is discontinued, but it still ranks #6 of 7 subwoofers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Chase Home Theater SS18.1 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Danley Sound Labs DTS10 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Chase Home Theater SS18.1 | Danley Sound Labs DTS10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2499 Discontinued | $4,400 |
| Ranked | #6 of 7 in Large Passive Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #3 of 7 in Large Passive Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | tapped horn |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 92.8 dB | 110.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 97.2 dB | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 101.3 dB | 122.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.0 dB | 125.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.6 dB | 128.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 118.2 dB | 125.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 123.6 dB | 127.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 128.1 dB | 130.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 130.8 dB | 135.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 132.6 dB | 133.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 133.7 dB | 128.7 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 125.2 dB | 129.6 dB |
| Dimensions | 22.0"H x 24.0"W x 22.0"D (558.8 x 609.6 x 558.8 mm) | 44.0"H x 59.5"W x 16.0"D (1117.6 x 1511.3 x 406.4 mm) |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass | Data-bass |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Weight | 89.9 lbs / 40.8 kg | 285.1 lbs / 129.3 kg |
| Drivers | 18" (457mm) driver | 2x 12" (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | - | 94.2 dB |
| Warranty | - | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
| Country | - | United States |
The Two Speakers In Full
Chase Home Theater SS18.1: $2499 Discontinued
Pros: 18-inch sealed driver delivers 125.2dB CEA-2010-A average from a dedicated cinema-style sealed cabinet.
Cons: Passive design needs external amplification, 41 kg weight, and sealed design room modes. Discontinued.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 125.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22.0"H x 24.0"W x 22.0"D (558.8 x 609.6 x 558.8 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 18" (457mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 92.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 97.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 101.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 123.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 128.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 130.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 132.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 133.7 dB |
| Passive | Yes |
| Weight | 89.9 lbs / 40.8 kg |
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Danley Sound Labs DTS10: $4,400
Pros: Dual 12-inch tapped horn design delivers 129.6dB CEA-2010-A average and remains in current production, unlike most of the subwoofers ranked above it.
Cons: Requires external amplifier, extremely heavy at 129 kg, very large cabinet, and specialized tapped-horn design.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 129.6 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 44.0"H x 59.5"W x 16.0"D (1117.6 x 1511.3 x 406.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | tapped horn |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | 94.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 110.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 122.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 125.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 128.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 125.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 127.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 130.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 135.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 133.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 128.7 dB |
| Passive | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 285.1 lbs / 129.3 kg |
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