ELAC SUB1010 vs Dayton Audio SUB-1000L

Short answer: the Dayton Audio SUB-1000L. It ranks #20 of 48 subwoofers by sound quality at $150; the ELAC SUB1010 ranks #26 and costs $550, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

What the ELAC SUB1010 offers: A compact 10-inch ported subwoofer with useful measured output through the upper-bass range: 102.7dB at 40Hz and 110.8dB at 63Hz. Its small cabinet makes it an approachable option for a modest room or a first 2.1 setup, where careful placement can add satisfying weight without taking much floor space. Watch for: Deep-bass output is limited compared with larger subwoofers, with 96.5dB measured at 31.5Hz, so it is not the right choice for demanding home-theater effects or a large room. Ported-room placement can also become boomy; experiment with position and crossover rather than expecting a plug-and-play upgrade.

What the Dayton Audio SUB-1000L offers: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 89.9 dB at 20 Hz and 110.0 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, bottom enclosure with 10” (254mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room. Watch for: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 152.4H x 635.0W x 400.0D mm cabinet and 12.9 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.

Buy the Dayton Audio SUB-1000L. It ranks higher for sound quality than the ELAC SUB1010 and costs less, so the other one has nothing left to offer.

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The Two Speakers In Full

ELAC SUB1010: $550 eBay

Pros: A compact 10-inch ported subwoofer with useful measured output through the upper-bass range: 102.7dB at 40Hz and 110.8dB at 63Hz. Its small cabinet makes it an approachable option for a modest room or a first 2.1 setup, where careful placement can add satisfying weight without taking much floor space.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited compared with larger subwoofers, with 96.5dB measured at 31.5Hz, so it is not the right choice for demanding home-theater effects or a large room. Ported-room placement can also become boomy; experiment with position and crossover rather than expecting a plug-and-play upgrade.

Full ELAC SUB1010 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	108.1 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	Germany
Dimensions	14.8"H x 12.2"W x 12.2"D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, rear
Measurement Source	ErinsAudioCorner
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	96.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	102.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	107.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	110.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	111.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	111.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	109.5 dB
Warranty	3/1
Weight	21.8 lbs (9.9 kg)

• Links
  • ELAC SUB1010 Website
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  • Independently measured by ErinsAudioCorner; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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Dayton Audio SUB-1000L: $150 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 89.9 dB at 20 Hz and 110.0 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, bottom enclosure with 10” (254mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 152.4H x 635.0W x 400.0D mm cabinet and 12.9 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.

Notes: low profile (<8in)

Full Dayton Audio SUB-1000L review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	110.0 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	6"H x 25"W x 15.7"D (152.4 x 635.0 x 400.0 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, bottom
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
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
Output SPL at 40 Hz	104.9 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	108.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	111.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	114.7 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	28.4 lbs (12.9 kg)

• Links
  • Dayton Audio SUB-1000L Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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