Monoprice SW-15
A big 15 inch subwoofer with powerful, punchy bass at a budget price, great for movies in a large room.
Driver: 15"Enclosure: PortedOutput 40-80 Hz: 119 dBWeight: 66.1 lbs
Amazon $499.99 eBay$499.99
Looking for the best cheap subwoofer? Budget subwoofers are genuinely good, because a sub is just a box, a driver and an amplifier. Every pick below is chosen on measured output.
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What You Give Up On a Budget
Budget subs use thinner cabinets, vinyl wrap instead of veneer, and simple level, crossover and phase knobs instead of apps and room correction. Set the crossover on your receiver and the missing controls barely matter.
The best move at this budget: buy two of the cheaper pick rather than one pricier sub. Two subs in different spots even out bass across every seat.
Best Overall On a Budget
Monoprice SW-12
A budget 12 inch subwoofer that hits hard with clean, tight bass and easy connections.
Driver: 12"Enclosure: PortedOutput 40-80 Hz: 121.2 dBWeight: 50.7 lbs
Amazon $364.99 eBay$364.99
Best for Less
Dayton Audio CS1200
A budget 12 inch ported subwoofer with real punch for a mid-size room, remarkable output for the money.
Driver: 12"Enclosure: PortedOutput 40-80 Hz: 119 dBWeight: 38.8 lbs
Amazon $239.98 eBay$239.98
Monoprice SSW-10
A slim subwoofer that fits under furniture, with decent output for its size and a low price.
Driver: 10"Enclosure: SealedOutput 40-80 Hz: 114.2 dBWeight: 30 lbs
Amazon $242.99 eBay$242.99
Sealed bass blends more easily with music and suits an apartment.
Other Strong Budget Picks
RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 10S MKII
A 10 inch ported subwoofer with a strong amplifier, separate movie and music modes, and a built in wireless receiver.
Driver: 10"Enclosure: PortedOutput 40-80 Hz: 112.1 dBWeight: 40.6 lbs
RSL $499 eBay$499
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.
Driver: 8"Enclosure: PortedOutput 40-80 Hz: 115.7 dBWeight: 22.9 lbs
Amazon $199.99 eBay$199.99
Only a two year warranty. The Sony SA-CS9 that used to hold this spot is discontinued, so treat it as a used buy only.
Where To Go Next
Full rankings: small, medium and large subwoofers.
Bigger budget: best subwoofers under $1,000 and under $2,000.
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