Short answer: the Dayton Audio SUB-1000L. It ranks #26 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.4/5) at $209.98 and is still sold new; the Jamo SUB 800 ranks #59 (rated 2.9/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Dayton Audio SUB-1000L is the better-sounding option. A budget low profile 10 inch subwoofer only 15 cm tall, made to slide under a couch or bed. Watch for: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects.
What the Jamo SUB 800 does well: A tiny cube subwoofer with a passive radiator that adds bass to a small 2.1 or satellite system without taking up floor space. The tradeoff: Its small driver and cabinet run out of steam in the deepest bass: measured output falls to 84.1dB at 31.5Hz and 95.1dB at 40Hz.
Buy the Dayton Audio SUB-1000L. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Jamo SUB 800 is discontinued.
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A budget low profile 10 inch subwoofer only 15 cm tall, made to slide under a couch or bed.
A tiny cube subwoofer with a passive radiator that adds bass to a small 2.1 or satellite system without taking up floor space.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dayton Audio SUB-1000L | Jamo SUB 800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $209.98 | $499 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #26 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #59 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | passive radiator |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 89.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 96.8 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 100.9 dB | 84.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 104.9 dB | 95.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.3 dB | 103.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.9 dB | 108.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 114.7 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.0 dB | 102.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 6”H x 25”W x 15.7”D (152.4 x 635.0 x 400.0 mm) | 8”H x 8”W x 8”D (203.2 x 203.2 x 203.2 mm) |
| Weight | 28.4 lbs (12.9 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | Denmark |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 6.5” (165mm) driver |
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