Large Passive Home Subwoofers Ranked (Over 75 lbs)

This page ranks 10 large passive subwoofers weighing over 75 lbs. Passive subwoofers require a separate amplifier or AV receiver. All subwoofers have computed CEA-2010-A scores and are ranked by them with the best at the top.

Also check out Small Passive Subwoofers (under 30 lbs) and Medium Passive Subwoofers (30–75 lbs). For powered subwoofers see Small Powered, Medium Powered, and Large Powered.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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#1 WW Speaker Cabinets X21 - B&C 21DS115-4

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 131.3 dB
  • Dimensions: 24.0”H x 32.0”W x 32.0”D (609.6 x 812.8 x 812.8 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 21 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, front
  • Measurement Source: Data-bass
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 139.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 12.5 Hz: 96.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 140.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 15 Hz: 111.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 121.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 120.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 122.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 126.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 129.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 132.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 136.3 dB
  • Passive: Yes
  • Weight: 115.0lbs / 52.2kg
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#2 JTR Speakers Growler (2015)

  • Notes: Looks like “PA sub”
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 130.2 dB
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 22.5”H x 30.0”W x 20.0”D (571.5 x 762.0 x 508.0 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 12 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, front
  • Measurement Source: Data-bass
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 135.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 136.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 92.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 97.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 106.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 122.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 130.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 133.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 134.4 dB
  • Passive: Yes
  • Weight: 100.0lbs / 45.4kg
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#3 Danley Sound Labs DTS10: $4,400

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 129.6 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 44.0”H x 59.5”W x 16.0”D (1117.6 x 1511.3 x 406.4 mm)
  • Driver(s): (2) 12 inch
  • Enclosure: tapped horn
  • Measurement Source: Data-bass
  • Output SPL at 10 Hz: 94.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 133.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 12.5 Hz: 110.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 128.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 15 Hz: 119.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 122.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 125.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 128.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 125.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 127.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 130.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 135.0 dB
  • Passive: Yes
  • Warranty: 5
  • Weight: 285.0lbs / 129.3kg
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#4 Pro Audio Technology LFC-24sm: $10,000

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 129.5 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 26.0”H x 60.5”W x 21.0”D (660.4 x 1536.7 x 533.4 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 24 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, front
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 117.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 125.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 127.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 129.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 130.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 129.2 dB
  • Passive: Yes
  • Weight: 266.0lbs / 120.7kg
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#5 Funk Audio Classic 18.0: $4,893.35

  • Notes: Data-bass labeled this sub as ‘FW18.0’, but original name is 18.0
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 127.3 dB
  • Cabinet Color: wood, custom
  • Country: Canada
  • Dimensions: 22.5”H x 22.0”W x 20.5”D (571.5 x 558.8 x 520.7 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 18 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Data-bass
  • Output SPL at 10 Hz: 94.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 130.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 12.5 Hz: 98.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 130.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 15 Hz: 102.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 106.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 111.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 119.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 124.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 126.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 128.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 129.6 dB
  • Passive: Yes
  • Warranty: 3
  • Weight: 115.0lbs / 52.2kg
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#6 JBL 4645C

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 127.3 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 39.75”H x 26.5”W x 17.75”D (1009.6 x 673.1 x 450.8 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 18 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, front
  • Measurement Source: Data-bass
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 135.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 135.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 98.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 114.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 118.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 122.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 123.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 129.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 133.9 dB
  • Passive: Yes
  • Warranty: 5/3/2
  • Weight: 138.0lbs / 62.6kg
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#7 Reaction Audio PV-15X

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 126.2 dB
  • Dimensions: 18.0”H x 22.0”W x 29.0”D (457.2 x 558.8 x 736.6 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 15 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, rear
  • Measurement Source: Data-bass
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 126.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 126.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 15 Hz: 105.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 111.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 116.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 119.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 125.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 126.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 126.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 126.5 dB
  • Passive: Yes
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#8 Chase Home Theater SS18.1

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 125.2 dB
  • Dimensions: 22.0”H x 24.0”W x 22.0”D (558.8 x 609.6 x 558.8 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 18 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Data-bass
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 132.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 12.5 Hz: 92.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 133.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 15 Hz: 97.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 101.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 106.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 111.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 118.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 123.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 128.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 130.8 dB
  • Passive: Yes
  • Weight: 90.0lbs / 40.8kg
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#9 Reaction Audio PS-15X

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 124.6 dB
  • Dimensions: 20.0”H x 18.0”W x 20.0”D (508.0 x 457.2 x 508.0 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 15 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, rear
  • Measurement Source: Data-bass
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 127.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 12.5 Hz: 92.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 126.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 15 Hz: 96.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 102.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 108.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 115.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 121.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 124.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 125.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 127.0 dB
  • Passive: Yes
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#10 Chase Home Theater VS18.1

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 124.5 dB
  • Dimensions: 22.0”H x 40.0”W x 22.0”D (558.8 x 1016.0 x 558.8 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 18 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, front
  • Measurement Source: Data-bass
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 130.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 131.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 15 Hz: 104.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 114.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 116.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 119.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 122.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 124.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 124.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 126.5 dB
  • Passive: Yes
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