Short answer: the Q Acoustics 3060S, if you are buying new. The Yamaha YST-SW012 measures as well as it (#38 vs #39 of 73 subwoofers, 3.3/5 vs 3.3/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Q Acoustics 3060S is still sold new at $599.96.
Why pick the Q Acoustics 3060S: A slim sealed 8 inch subwoofer only 15 cm wide, adding bass support without a full size cabinet. Watch for: Without a published 20 Hz output result, deep-bass capability is less certain than its midbass figure.
What the Yamaha YST-SW012 does well: A discontinued small ported 8 inch subwoofer that adds upper bass support to a modest room on a budget. Watch for: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects.
Buy the Q Acoustics 3060S, since the Yamaha YST-SW012 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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A slim sealed 8 inch subwoofer only 15 cm wide, adding bass support without a full size cabinet.
A discontinued small ported 8 inch subwoofer that adds upper bass support to a modest room on a budget.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Q Acoustics 3060S | Yamaha YST-SW012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.96 | $299 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #39 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #38 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, side |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 88.7 dB | 80.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 95.3 dB | 91.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 99.3 dB | 98.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 105.6 dB | 105.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.8 dB | 109.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 114.3 dB | 116.2 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 107.5 dB | 107.6 dB |
| Dimensions | 12.8”H x 6.1”W x 18.9”D (325.1 x 154.9 x 480.1 mm) | 11.4”H x 11.4”W x 12.9”D (288.8 x 288.8 x 326.9 mm) |
| Weight | 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) | 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Cabinet Color | black, white, wood, grey | - |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 62.0 dB |
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