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.

Last updated: July 14, 2026

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1	Compare WW Speaker Cabinets X21 - B&C 21DS115-4	WW Speaker Cabinets X21 - B&C 21DS115-4	$3995	131.3 dB	ported, front	(1) 21 inch	115.0lbs / 52.2kg
2	Compare JTR Speakers Growler (2015)	JTR Speakers Growler (2015)	$2995	130.2 dB	ported, front	(1) 12 inch	100.0lbs / 45.4kg
3	Compare Danley Sound Labs DTS10	Danley Sound Labs DTS10	$4,400	129.6 dB	tapped horn	(2) 12 inch	285.0lbs / 129.3kg
4	Compare Pro Audio Technology LFC-24sm	Pro Audio Technology LFC-24sm	$10,000	129.5 dB	ported, front	(1) 24 inch	266.0lbs / 120.7kg
5	Compare Funk Audio Classic 18.0	Funk Audio Classic 18.0	$4,893.35	127.3 dB	sealed	(1) 18 inch	115.0lbs / 52.2kg
6	Compare JBL 4645C	JBL 4645C	$4999	127.3 dB	ported, front	(1) 18 inch	138.0lbs / 62.6kg
7	Compare Reaction Audio PV-15X	Reaction Audio PV-15X	$1999	126.2 dB	ported, rear	(1) 15 inch	68kg
8	Compare Chase Home Theater SS18.1	Chase Home Theater SS18.1	$2499	125.2 dB	sealed	(1) 18 inch	90.0lbs / 40.8kg
9	Compare Reaction Audio PS-15X	Reaction Audio PS-15X	$1999	124.6 dB	ported, rear	(1) 15 inch	72kg
10	Compare Chase Home Theater VS18.1	Chase Home Theater VS18.1	$2699	124.5 dB	ported, front	(1) 18 inch	85kg

#1 WW Speaker Cabinets X21 - B&C 21DS115-4: $3995

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	21" (533mm) driver
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

Links
- Reddit Search for WW Speaker Cabinets X21 - B&C 21DS115-4
- Direct Speakerranking Link

#2 JTR Speakers Growler (2015): $2995

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	18" (457mm) driver
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

Links
- Reddit Search for JTR Speakers Growler (2015)
- Direct Speakerranking Link

#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	10" (254mm) driver
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	Dual 24" (610mm) drivers
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	18" (381mm) driver
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: $4999

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	15" (381mm) driver
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: $1999

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	15" (381mm) driver
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
Weight	68kg

Links
- Reddit Search for Reaction Audio PV-15X
- Direct Speakerranking Link

#8 Chase Home Theater SS18.1: $2499

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	18" (457mm) driver
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

Links
- Reddit Search for Chase Home Theater SS18.1
- Direct Speakerranking Link

#9 Reaction Audio PS-15X: $1999

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	15" (381mm) driver
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
Weight	72kg

Links
- Reddit Search for Reaction Audio PS-15X
- Direct Speakerranking Link

#10 Chase Home Theater VS18.1: $2699

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	18" (457mm) driver
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
Weight	85kg

Links
- Reddit Search for Chase Home Theater VS18.1
- Direct Speakerranking Link

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