Short answer: the Edifier T5s. It ranks #2 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $199.99. The Dayton Audio MKSX4 ranks #19, rated 3.6/5, at $144.98, $55.01 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The case for the Edifier T5s: An affordable ported 8 inch subwoofer with strong output for its size, a good bass upgrade for a small to mid size room. The catch: The 400.0H x 398.8W x 169.9D mm cabinet and 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.
What the Dayton Audio MKSX4 does well: A very low profile subwoofer with four 4 inch drivers that slides under a couch or bed, with good output for the money. The catch: Budget-tier output at 112.2 dB, four small 4-inch drivers, ported room dependency, and $145 price point.
Buy the Edifier T5s. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $55.01 with the Dayton Audio MKSX4 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier T5s | Dayton Audio MKSX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $144.98 Passive |
| Ranked | #2 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #19 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 99.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 106.7 dB | 84.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 111.0 dB | 101.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 115.5 dB | 112.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 117.6 dB | 116.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 118.5 dB | 118.3 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 115.7 dB | 112.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 15.7”H x 15.7”W x 6.7”D (400.0 x 398.8 x 169.9 mm) | 16”H x 5.9”W x 14”D (406.4 x 149.9 x 355.6 mm) |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) | 26.9 lbs (12.2 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 | 5 |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 4x 4” (102mm) driver |
| Country | China | United States |
| Passive | - | Yes |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Edifier T5s: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Dayton Audio MKSX4: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
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