Q Acoustics Subwoofers Generations: Every Model Compared

Last updated: October 9, 2026

The Q Acoustics Subwoofers line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the Q Acoustics Q B12 to the Q Acoustics Q SUB120. Every rated model scores 3.8/5. Only one of them is still sold.

Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.

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Generation by generation

Q B12 to Q SUB120

The Q Acoustics Q SUB120 replaced the Q Acoustics Q B12. Both rate 3.8/5.

Spec Q B12 Q SUB120
Amplifier Power 220W RMS 300W RMS (600W peak)
Weight 47.4 lbs (21.5 kg) 49.6 lbs (22.5 kg)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many generations of the Q Acoustics Subwoofers are there?

Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Q Acoustics Subwoofers, from the Q Acoustics Q B12 to the Q Acoustics Q SUB120.

What replaced the Q Acoustics Q B12?

The Q Acoustics Q SUB120 replaced the Q Acoustics Q B12. Both are rated 3.8/5.