Short answer: the Danley Sound Labs DTS10. It ranks #3 of 7 subwoofers at $4400; the Pro Audio Technology LFC-24sm ranks #4 and costs $10000, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
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. The catch: Requires external amplifier, extremely heavy at 129 kg, very large cabinet, and specialized tapped-horn design.
Buy the Danley Sound Labs DTS10 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Pro Audio Technology LFC-24sm if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Danley Sound Labs DTS10 | Pro Audio Technology LFC-24sm | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,400 | $10,000 |
| Ranked | #3 of 7 in Large Passive Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #4 of 7 in Large Passive Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | tapped horn | ported, front |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 117.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 125.5 dB | 125.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 128.3 dB | 127.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 125.3 dB | 129.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 127.3 dB | 130.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 130.9 dB | 129.2 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 | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 129.6 dB | 129.5 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 44.0"H x 59.5"W x 16.0"D (1117.6 x 1511.3 x 406.4 mm) | 26.0"H x 60.5"W x 21.0"D (660.4 x 1536.7 x 533.4 mm) |
| Weight | 285.1 lbs / 129.3 kg | 266.1 lbs / 120.7 kg |
| Warranty | 5 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 2x 12" (305mm) driver | 24" (610mm) driver |
The Two Speakers In Full
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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Pro Audio Technology LFC-24sm: $10,000
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 129.5 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 26.0"H x 60.5"W x 21.0"D (660.4 x 1536.7 x 533.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 24" (610mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 117.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 125.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 127.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 129.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 130.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 129.2 dB |
| Passive | Yes |
| Weight | 266.1 lbs / 120.7 kg |
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