Short answer: the Dayton Audio SUB-1000L. It ranks #26 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $209.98; the Yamaha HS8S ranks #55, rated 3.0/5, and costs $499.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Dayton Audio SUB-1000L is the better-sounding choice. A budget low profile 10 inch subwoofer only 15 cm tall, made to slide under a couch or bed. The catch: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects.
Why pick the Yamaha HS8S: A ported 8 inch studio subwoofer with balanced XLR and TRS inputs, a compact way to add bass to studio monitors. The tradeoff: Without a published 20 Hz output result, deep-bass capability is less certain than its midbass figure.
Buy the Dayton Audio SUB-1000L. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Yamaha HS8S and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
Still deciding? The full Subwoofers rankings cover every ranked option.
A budget low profile 10 inch subwoofer only 15 cm tall, made to slide under a couch or bed.
A ported 8 inch studio subwoofer with balanced XLR and TRS inputs, a compact way to add bass to studio monitors.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dayton Audio SUB-1000L | Yamaha HS8S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $209.98 | $499.99 |
| Ranked | #26 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #55 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | ported, front |
| 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 | 90.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 104.9 dB | 100.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.3 dB | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.9 dB | 106.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 114.7 dB | 107.2 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.0 dB | 104.8 dB |
| Dimensions | 6”H x 25”W x 15.7”D (152.4 x 635.0 x 400.0 mm) | 13.7”H x 11.8”W x 15.3”D (349.2 x 300.0 x 388.9 mm) |
| Weight | 28.4 lbs (12.9 kg) | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 105.7 dB |
| Inputs | - | XLR (2), TRS (2, balanced) |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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