Small Powered Home Subwoofers Ranked (Under 30 lbs)

This page ranks 42 compact powered subwoofers weighing under 30 lbs. All subwoofers have computed CEA-2010-A scores and are ranked by them with the best at the top.

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

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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#1 Sigberg Audio INKOGNITO 12: $3,456.29

  • Notes: low profile (<8in)
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 114.4 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black, white
  • Country: Norway
  • Dimensions: 21.25”H x 25.59”W x 6.69”D (539.8 x 650.0 x 169.9 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 12 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Manufacturer
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 92.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 98.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 104.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 112.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 114.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 115.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 116.0 dB
  • Weight: 9.97lbs / 4.5kg
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#2 SVS SB-1000 PRO: $600

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 113.9 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black, white
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 13.5”H x 13.0”W x 14.76”D (342.9 x 330.2 x 374.9 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 12 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Audioholics
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 113.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 111.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 91.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 97.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 104.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 109.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 114.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 116.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 115.2 dB
  • Warranty: 5
  • Weight: 26.0lbs / 11.8kg
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#3 Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 111.1 dB
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 14.75”H x 14.25”W x 16.37”D (374.6 x 361.9 x 415.8 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 12 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Ilkka Rissanen
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 95.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 100.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 105.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 109.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 111.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 112.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 111.0 dB
  • Weight: 21.0lbs / 9.5kg
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#4 Polk Audio PSW10: $250

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 110.3 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 14.37”H x 14.0”W x 16.12”D (365.0 x 355.6 x 409.4 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 10 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, front
  • Measurement Source: ErinsAudioCorner
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 112.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 110.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 96.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 104.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 109.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 113.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 113.1 dB
  • Warranty: 5/3
  • Weight: 26.0lbs / 11.8kg
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#5 SVS SB-1000: $500

  • Notes: Discontinued 2021-02-25 when SB-1000 PRO was released.
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 110.3 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black, white
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 13.5”H x 13.0”W x 14.0”D (342.9 x 330.2 x 355.6 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 12 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 15 Hz: 85.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 89.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 97.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 101.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 105.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 112.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 112.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 110.5 dB
  • Warranty: 5
  • Weight: 27.0lbs / 12.2kg
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#6 GoldenEar ForceField 3: $650

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 110.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 11.5”H x 11.37”W x 15.75”D (292.1 x 288.8 x 400.0 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: passive radiator
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 91.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 98.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 108.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 109.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 112.4 dB
  • Warranty: 5/3
  • Weight: 26.0lbs / 11.8kg
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#7 Onkyo SKW-204

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 109.9 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: Japan
  • Dimensions: 18.62”H x 10.81”W x 16.87”D (472.9 x 274.6 x 428.5 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 10 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, front
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 71.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 84.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 97.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 102.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 108.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 113.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 115.4 dB
  • Weight: 26.0lbs / 11.8kg
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#8 MartinLogan Dynamo 700w

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 109.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 12.54”H x 11.69”W x 12.53”D (318.5 x 296.9 x 318.3 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 10 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 86.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 88.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 94.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 106.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 110.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 110.5 dB
  • Warranty: 3
  • Weight: 26.5lbs / 12.0kg
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#9 Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 108.2 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 10.75”H x 10.25”W x 10.88”D (273.1 x 260.3 x 276.4 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 7.5 inch
  • Enclosure: passive radiator
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 74.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 88.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 97.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 103.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 109.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 110.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 110.3 dB
  • Warranty: 5/3
  • Weight: 25.0lbs / 11.3kg
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#10 Klipsch HD Theater 600

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 108.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 13.9”H x 12.5”W x 12.5”D (353.1 x 317.5 x 317.5 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, rear
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 87.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 98.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 104.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 107.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 112.1 dB
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#11 ELAC SUB1010: $550

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 108.1 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: Germany
  • Dimensions: 14.81”H x 12.18”W x 12.18”D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 10 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, rear
  • Measurement Source: ErinsAudioCorner
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 111.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 109.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 96.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 102.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 107.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 110.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 111.9 dB
  • Warranty: 3/1
  • Weight: 21.8lbs / 9.9kg
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#12 Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D

  • Notes: “Sphere” shape
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 108.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
  • Cabinet Color: black, white
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Dimensions: 13.5”H x 10.6”W x 14.1”D (342.9 x 269.2 x 358.1 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (2) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 85.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 88.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 92.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 105.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 108.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 110.3 dB
  • Warranty: 2
  • Weight: 8.48lbs / 3.8kg
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#13 SVS 3000 Micro: $900

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 107.5 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black, white
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 10.9”H x 11.7”W x 10.7”D (276.9 x 297.2 x 271.8 mm)
  • Driver(s): (2) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 84.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 86.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 92.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 97.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 104.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 111.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 116.1 dB
  • Warranty: 5
  • Weight: 22.5lbs / 10.2kg
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#14 Monitor Audio BRW10

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 107.0 dB
  • Cabinet Color: wood
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Dimensions: 12.62”H x 12.62”W x 13.37”D (320.5 x 320.5 x 339.6 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 10 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, rear
  • Measurement Source: Ilkka Rissanen
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 70.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 88.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 93.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 100.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 104.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 110.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 112.3 dB
  • Weight: 27.5lbs / 12.5kg
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#15 Klipsch R-10SW

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 106.8 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 14.0”H x 12.5”W x 15.7”D (355.6 x 317.5 x 398.8 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 10 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, rear
  • Measurement Source: ErinsAudioCorner
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 107.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 104.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 103.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 106.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 109.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 108.8 dB
  • Warranty: 5/2
  • Weight: 25.5lbs / 11.6kg
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#16 Sony SA-CS9: $200

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 106.7 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: Japan
  • Dimensions: 13.58”H x 11.61”W x 15.74”D (344.9 x 294.9 x 399.8 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 10 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, rear
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 77.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 89.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 92.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 98.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 106.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 111.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 110.9 dB
  • Warranty: 1?
  • Weight: 25.35lbs / 11.5kg
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#17 Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt: $130

#18 Pioneer SW-8MK2

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 106.4 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: Japan
  • Dimensions: 14.18”H x 12.18”W x 12.18”D (360.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, front
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 63.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 81.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 96.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 101.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 107.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 108.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 108.6 dB
  • Warranty: 1?
  • Weight: 20.0lbs / 9.1kg
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#19 Polk Audio PSW 111: $350

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 106.2 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 12.13”H x 11.0”W x 13.0”D (308.1 x 279.4 x 330.2 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, bottom
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 66.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 70.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 85.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 100.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 105.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 109.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 110.0 dB
  • Warranty: 5/3
  • Weight: 20.3lbs / 9.2kg
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#20 Kef T2: $800

  • Notes: low profile (<8in)
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 105.7 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black, white
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Dimensions: 15.0”H x 14.6”W x 7.0”D (381.0 x 370.8 x 177.8 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 10 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 15 Hz: 78.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 84.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 89.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 96.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 100.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 104.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 108.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 110.3 dB
  • Warranty: 5/2/5
  • Weight: 5.89lbs / 2.7kg
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#21 Revel B8: $500

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 105.5 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black, white
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 13.9”H x 10.5”W x 10.5”D (353.1 x 266.7 x 266.7 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 48.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 66.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 90.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 99.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 103.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 109.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 110.2 dB
  • Warranty: 5
  • Weight: 19.8lbs / 9.0kg
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#22 OSD (Optimal Speaker Design) SS8

  • Notes: low profile (<8in)
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 105.0 dB
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 15.75”H x 21.25”W x 5.5”D (400.0 x 539.8 x 139.7 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, side
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 70.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 80.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 84.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 97.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 103.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 109.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 109.7 dB
  • Warranty: 2?
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#23 Yamaha NS-SW100: $200

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 105.0 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: Japan
  • Dimensions: 13.87”H x 13.87”W x 16.12”D (352.3 x 352.3 x 409.4 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 10 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, side
  • Measurement Source: ErinsAudioCorner
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 109.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 125 Hz: 107.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 97.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 103.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 108.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 110.7 dB
  • Warranty: 2
  • Weight: 26.5lbs / 12.0kg
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#24 Yamaha HS8S: $775

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 104.8 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: Japan
  • Dimensions: 13.75”H x 11.81”W x 15.31”D (349.2 x 300.0 x 388.9 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, front
  • Measurement Source: ErinsAudioCorner
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 105.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 90.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 100.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 104.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 106.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 107.2 dB
  • Warranty: 2
  • Weight: 22.5lbs / 10.2kg
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#25 Dayton Audio SUB-1000L: $150

  • Notes: low profile (<8in)
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 104.0 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 6.0”H x 25.0”W x 15.75”D (152.4 x 635.0 x 400.0 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 10 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, bottom
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 83.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 90.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 94.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 98.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 102.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 105.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 108.7 dB
  • Warranty: 5
  • Weight: 28.5lbs / 12.9kg
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#26 Yamaha YST-SW215

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 103.6 dB
  • Country: Japan
  • Dimensions: 14.18”H x 11.43”W x 12.68”D (360.2 x 290.3 x 322.1 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, side
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 68.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 79.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 86.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 93.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 100.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 107.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 112.5 dB
  • Warranty: 2
  • Weight: 25.3lbs / 11.5kg
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#27 Focal Sub Air: $1,290

  • Notes: low profile (<8in)
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 103.0 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: France
  • Dimensions: 16.1”H x 14.2”W x 6.3”D (408.9 x 360.7 x 160.0 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, side
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 85.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 94.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 102.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 107.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 108.3 dB
  • Warranty: 1(or3)
  • Weight: 17.0lbs / 7.7kg
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#28 JL Audio Dominion d108: $1,100

  • Notes: Ash colour.
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 103.0 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 11.37”H x 10.0”W x 13.23”D (288.8 x 254.0 x 336.0 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: ErinsAudioCorner
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 103.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 79.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 85.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 91.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 98.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 102.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 105.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 105.0 dB
  • Warranty: 3
  • Weight: 26.4lbs / 12.0kg
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#29 Jamo SUB 800

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 102.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
  • Country: Denmark
  • Dimensions: 8.0”H x 8.0”W x 8.0”D (203.2 x 203.2 x 203.2 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 6.5 inch
  • Enclosure: passive radiator
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 84.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 95.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 103.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 108.4 dB
  • Weight: 2.08lbs / 0.9kg
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#30 Gallo Acoustics TR-1

  • Notes: “Sphere” shape
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 102.1 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: Scotland
  • Dimensions: 12.0”H x 10.75”W x 13.5”D (304.8 x 273.1 x 342.9 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 10 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Ilkka Rissanen
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 86.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 90.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 93.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 97.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 100.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 104.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 106.0 dB
  • Warranty: 1
  • Weight: 26.0lbs / 11.8kg
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#31 Wharfedale DX-1

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 101.9 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Dimensions: 13.4”H x 11.4”W x 12.8”D (340.4 x 289.6 x 325.1 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, rear
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 82.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 97.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 104.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 103.8 dB
  • Weight: 18.96lbs / 8.6kg
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#32 Yamaha YST-SW012

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 101.6 dB
  • Country: Japan
  • Dimensions: 11.37”H x 11.37”W x 12.87”D (288.8 x 288.8 x 326.9 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: ported, side
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 56.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 74.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 85.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 92.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 99.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 103.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 110.2 dB
  • Warranty: 2
  • Weight: 18.74lbs / 8.5kg
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#33 Q Acoustics 3060S: $332.45

  • Notes: low profile (<8in)
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 101.5 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black, white, wood, grey
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Dimensions: 12.8”H x 6.1”W x 18.9”D (325.1 x 154.9 x 480.1 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 82.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 89.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 93.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 99.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 104.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 108.3 dB
  • Warranty: 2
  • Weight: 18.7lbs / 8.5kg
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#34 Andover Audio SpinSub: $350

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 101.4 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black, grey
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 14.25”H x 11.25”W x 12.75”D (361.9 x 285.8 x 323.8 mm)
  • Driver(s): (2) 6.5 inch
  • Enclosure: ported
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 85.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 92.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 98.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 99.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 104.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 103.6 dB
  • Weight: 21.0lbs / 9.5kg
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#35 Sonos Sub Mini: $430

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 100.4 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black, white
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 12.01”H x 9.06”W x 9.06”D (305.1 x 230.1 x 230.1 mm)
  • Driver(s): (2) 6 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 76.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 83.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 91.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 97.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 98.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 102.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 103.5 dB
  • Warranty: 1
  • Weight: 14.0lbs / 6.4kg
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#36 Savant NANO-1: $1,196.82

  • Notes: Previouly known as ‘Artison’
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 100.3 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
  • Cabinet Color: black, white
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 8.0”H x 7.5”W x 9.0”D (203.2 x 190.5 x 228.6 mm)
  • Driver(s): (2) 6.5 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 69.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 76.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 86.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 91.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 99.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 109.6 dB
  • Warranty: 2
  • Weight: 14.4lbs / 6.5kg
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#37 Monoprice Monolith 8 THX Certified: $350

  • Notes: Product # 41289
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 99.6 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 12.59”H x 13.5”W x 12.59”D (319.8 x 342.9 x 319.8 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: ported
  • Measurement Source: ErinsAudioCorner
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 101.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 72.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 86.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 93.2 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 96.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 99.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 100.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 101.6 dB
  • Weight: 19.8lbs / 9.0kg
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#38 Paradigm Millenia CT

  • Notes: low profile (<8in)
  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 99.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
  • Country: Canada
  • Dimensions: 15.75”H x 5.0”W x 14.0”D (400.0 x 127.0 x 355.6 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 67.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 80.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 90.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 100.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 106.7 dB
  • Warranty: 3
  • Weight: 5.0lbs / 2.3kg
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#39 Axiom Audio EP400 v3

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 98.5 dB
  • Country: Canada
  • Dimensions: 13.75”H x 10.5”W x 16.8”D (349.2 x 266.7 x 426.7 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 8 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Audioholics
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 98.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 90.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 94.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 97.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 99.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 99.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 98.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 98.0 dB
  • Warranty: 5
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#40 Roku Subwoofer 9201X

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 94.0 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black
  • Country: United States
  • Dimensions: 11.8”H x 11.8”W x 11.8”D (299.7 x 299.7 x 299.7 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 10 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 77.9 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 79.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 85.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 92.0 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 95.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 95.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 93.2 dB
  • Weight: 17.15lbs / 7.8kg
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#41 PSB Speakers SubSeries 100

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 93.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
  • Country: Canada
  • Dimensions: 6.37”H x 6.37”W x 7.87”D (161.8 x 161.8 x 199.9 mm)
  • Discontinued: Yes
  • Driver(s): (1) 5.25 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: Brent Butterworth
  • Output SPL at 20 Hz: 72.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 75.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 81.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 88.1 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 93.3 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 98.3 dB
  • Warranty: 5
  • Weight: 6.05lbs / 2.7kg
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#42 REL Acoustics Tzero MKIII: $598.41

  • CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz): 89.2 dB
  • Cabinet Color: black, white
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Dimensions: 9.5”H x 8.5”W x 10.5”D (241.3 x 215.9 x 266.7 mm)
  • Driver(s): (1) 6.5 inch
  • Enclosure: sealed
  • Measurement Source: ErinsAudioCorner
  • Output SPL at 100 Hz: 90.8 dB
  • Output SPL at 25 Hz: 70.4 dB
  • Output SPL at 31.5 Hz: 76.6 dB
  • Output SPL at 40 Hz: 83.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 50 Hz: 89.7 dB
  • Output SPL at 63 Hz: 91.5 dB
  • Output SPL at 80 Hz: 92.1 dB
  • Warranty: 3
  • Weight: 15.0lbs / 6.8kg
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