Every Sealed Subwoofer

111 subwoofers in our rankings use a sealed enclosure. A sealed box rolls off at 12 dB per octave below its tuning point, a gentler slope than a ported box’s 24 dB per octave, which is why sealed subs tend to suit music and small-to-medium rooms better: the enclosure’s natural roll-off works with room gain rather than against it, and transient response is tighter since there’s no port storing and releasing energy.

A subwoofer’s rank here reflects its measured output and extension, not the enclosure type by itself. If you want sound quality weighed specifically for sealed designs rather than just every match, see our curated best sealed subwoofers picks instead.

This is every match, grouped by size and sorted by measured performance.

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Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs)

Ranked #1 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - SVS SB-1000: $500 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 95.5 dB at 20 Hz and 116.3 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 12” (305mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 342.9H x 330.2W x 355.6D mm cabinet and 12.2 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Notes: Discontinued 2021-02-25 when SB-1000 PRO was released.

Full SVS SB-1000 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	116.3 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Country	United States
Dimensions	13.5"H x 13"W x 14"D (342.9 x 330.2 x 355.6 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 16 Hz	91.5 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	95.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	103.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	107.4 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	111.9 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.6 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	116.5 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	26.9 lbs (12.2 kg)

• Links
  • SVS SB-1000 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • SVS SB-1000 vs Onkyo SKW-204
  • SVS SB-1000 vs SVS SB-1000 PRO
  • SVS SB-1000 vs SVS 3000 Micro
  • SVS SB-1000 vs Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II
  • SVS SB-1000 vs Polk Audio PSW10
  • SVS SB-1000 vs GoldenEar ForceField 3
  • SVS SB-1000 vs MartinLogan Dynamo 700w
  • SVS SB-1000 vs ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall
  • See all 9 comparisons

Ranked #4 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - SVS SB-1000 PRO: $599.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: 12-inch sealed driver delivers 113.9dB CEA-2010-A average, the highest output of any subwoofer in the under-30lb weight class. Sealed enclosure keeps bass tight and controlled for its compact footprint.

Cons: Compact ported design, room mode sensitivity, limited to 114 dB output, smaller than alternatives.

Full SVS SB-1000 PRO review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	113.9 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Country	United States
Dimensions	13.5"H x 13"W x 14.8"D (342.9 x 330.2 x 374.9 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Audioholics
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
Output SPL at 100 Hz	113.3 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	111.5 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	26 lbs (11.8 kg)

• Links
  • SVS SB-1000 PRO Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • SVS SB-1000 PRO vs Onkyo SKW-204
  • SVS SB-1000 PRO vs SVS 3000 Micro
  • SVS SB-1000 PRO vs SVS SB-1000
  • SVS SB-1000 PRO vs Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II
  • SVS SB-1000 PRO vs Polk Audio PSW10
  • SVS SB-1000 PRO vs GoldenEar ForceField 3
  • SVS SB-1000 PRO vs MartinLogan Dynamo 700w
  • SVS SB-1000 PRO vs ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall
  • See all 12 comparisons

Ranked #6 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - SVS 3000 Micro: $999.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 90.6 dB at 20 Hz and 113.5 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 8” (203mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 276.9H x 297.2W x 271.8D mm cabinet and 10.2 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full SVS 3000 Micro review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	113.5 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)
Drivers	2x 8" (203mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	90.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	92.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	98.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	103.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	110.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	117.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	122.1 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	22.5 lbs (10.2 kg)

• Links
  • SVS 3000 Micro Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • SVS 3000 Micro vs SVS SB-1000 PRO
  • SVS 3000 Micro vs Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II
  • SVS 3000 Micro vs Onkyo SKW-204
  • SVS 3000 Micro vs SVS SB-1000
  • SVS 3000 Micro vs Polk Audio PSW10
  • SVS 3000 Micro vs GoldenEar ForceField 3
  • SVS 3000 Micro vs MartinLogan Dynamo 700w
  • SVS 3000 Micro vs ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall
  • See all 13 comparisons

Ranked #9 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II: $499 Discontinued eBay

Pros: 12-inch sealed driver reaches 111.1dB CEA-2010-A average, second only to the pricier SVS SB-1000 PRO among compact subwoofers. Sealed cabinet suits smaller rooms without a large footprint.

Cons: Small sealed driver limits extension below 20 Hz and 9.5 kg compact size. Discontinued.

Full Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	111.1 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	14.7"H x 14.2"W x 16.4"D (374.6 x 361.9 x 415.8 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
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	20.9 lbs (9.5 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II vs SVS 3000 Micro
  • Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II vs SVS SB-1000 PRO
  • Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II vs Onkyo SKW-204
  • Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II vs Polk Audio PSW10
  • Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II vs SVS SB-1000
  • Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II vs GoldenEar ForceField 3
  • Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II vs ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall
  • Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II vs Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt
  • See all 9 comparisons

Ranked #12 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Kef T2: $649.99 Discontinued Amazon eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 90.6 dB at 20 Hz and 111.7 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 10” (254mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 381.0H x 370.8W x 177.8D mm cabinet and 13.0 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Notes: low profile (<8in)

Full Kef T2 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	111.7 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	15"H x 14.6"W x 7"D (381.0 x 370.8 x 177.8 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 16 Hz	84.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	90.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	95.8 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	102.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	106.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	110.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	114.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	116.3 dB
Warranty	5/2/5
Weight	28.7 lbs (13.0 kg)

• Links
  • Kef T2 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Kef T2 vs Revel B8

Ranked #13 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Revel B8: $500 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 54.7 dB at 20 Hz and 111.5 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 8” (203mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 353.1H x 266.7W x 266.7D mm cabinet and 9.0 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.

Full Revel B8 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	111.5 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)
Drivers	8" (203mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	54.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	72.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	96.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	105.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	109.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	115.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	116.2 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	19.8 lbs (9.0 kg)

• Links
  • Revel B8 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Revel B8 vs Kef T2
  • Revel B8 vs Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt

Ranked #16 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Klipsch Flexus Sub 100: $349.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 90.2 dB at 20 Hz and 109.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with a 10” driver suits a small room.

Cons: Only works with Klipsch Flexus soundbars, not as a standalone LFE sub. The 339.9H x 335.0W x 349.2D mm cabinet and 9.4 kg mass still need deliberate placement.

Full Klipsch Flexus Sub 100 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	109.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Dimensions	13.4"H x 13.2"W x 13.7"D (339.9 x 335.0 x 349.2 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	90.2 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	96.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	101.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	105.9 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	109.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	112.4 dB
Warranty	2/5
Weight	20.7 lbs (9.4 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Klipsch Flexus Sub 100 vs Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt

Ranked #19 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - MartinLogan Dynamo 700w: $999 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 86.3 dB at 20 Hz and 109.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 10” (254mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 318.5H x 296.9W x 318.3D mm cabinet and 12.0 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full MartinLogan Dynamo 700w review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	109.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United States
Dimensions	12.5"H x 11.7"W x 12.5"D (318.5 x 296.9 x 318.3 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
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	26.5 lbs (12.0 kg)

• Links
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 700w Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 700w vs GoldenEar ForceField 3
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 700w vs Polk Audio PSW10
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 700w vs ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 700w vs Klipsch HD Theater 600
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 700w vs ELAC SUB1010
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 700w vs SVS 3000 Micro
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 700w vs Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 700w vs Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt
  • See all 11 comparisons

Ranked #24 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - SVS 3000 In-Wall: $2,000 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 81.1 dB at 20 Hz and 108.5 dB through 40-80 Hz. The shallow, sealed in-wall enclosure fits a standard 2x4 stud bay with two active 9” drivers, and pairs with SVS’s STA-800D2 amplifier and app for setup and calibration.

Cons: Deep-bass output is modest next to a comparably priced box subwoofer, so it suits music and moderate home theater use rather than reference-level effects.

Full SVS 3000 In-Wall review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	108.5 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	26.6"H x 13.6"W x 3.7"D (674.9 x 344.9 x 95.0 mm)
Drivers	2x 9" driver
Enclosure	sealed, in-wall
Frequency Response	22-250Hz, ±3dB
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 20 Hz	81.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	86.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	91.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	100.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	106.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	110.2 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	117.2 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	117.5 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	116.7 dB
Weight	25.6 lbs (11.6 kg)

• Links
  • SVS 3000 In-Wall Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • SVS 3000 In-Wall vs Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt

Ranked #29 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Q Acoustics 3060S: $599.96 Amazon eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 107.5 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 8” (203mm) driver is intended to add useful bass support without a full-size cabinet.

Cons: Without a published 20 Hz output result, deep-bass capability is less certain than its midbass figure. The 325.1H x 154.9W x 480.1D mm cabinet and 8.5 kg mass still need careful placement and calibration.

Notes: low profile (<8in)

Full Q Acoustics 3060S review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	107.5 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)
Drivers	8" (203mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 25 Hz	88.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	95.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	99.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	105.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	110.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	114.3 dB
Warranty	2
Weight	18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)

• Links
  • Q Acoustics 3060S Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Q Acoustics 3060S vs Yamaha YST-SW012
  • Q Acoustics 3060S vs Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt

Ranked #31 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Artison RCC Nano 1: $999 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 75.0 dB at 20 Hz and 106.3 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with (2) 6.5” (165mm) drivers fits a compact 190.5H x 203.2W x 228.6D mm footprint.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited, so it is not the right choice for demanding movie effects. Discontinued: no current retailer carries it new, only used units. Discontinued.

Full Artison RCC Nano 1 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	106.3 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Dimensions	7.5"H x 8"W x 9"D (190.5 x 203.2 x 228.6 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	(2) 6.5" (165mm) drivers
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	75.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	82.8 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	92.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	97.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	105.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	115.6 dB
Weight	18.1 lbs (8.2 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #34 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Sonos Sub Mini: $499.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 82.4 dB at 20 Hz and 106.4 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 6” (152mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 305.1H x 230.1W x 230.1D mm cabinet and 6.4 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.

Full Sonos Sub Mini review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	106.4 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Country	United States
Dimensions	12"H x 9.1"W x 9.1"D (305.1 x 230.1 x 230.1 mm)
Drivers	2x 6" (152mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	82.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	89.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	97.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	103.2 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	104.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	108.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	109.5 dB
Warranty	1
Weight	14.1 lbs (6.4 kg)

• Links
  • Sonos Sub Mini Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Sonos Sub Mini vs Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt
  • Sonos Sub Mini vs Andover Audio SpinSub

Ranked #37 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - JL Audio Dominion d108: $1,100 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 79.7 dB at 20 Hz and 103.0 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 8” (203mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 288.8H x 254.0W x 336.0D mm cabinet and 12.0 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.

Notes: Ash colour.

Full JL Audio Dominion d108 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	103.0 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	11.4"H x 10"W x 13.2"D (288.8 x 254.0 x 336.0 mm)
Drivers	8" (203mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	ErinsAudioCorner
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
Output SPL at 100 Hz	103.9 dB
Warranty	3
Weight	26.5 lbs (12.0 kg)

• Links
  • JL Audio Dominion d108 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by ErinsAudioCorner; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • JL Audio Dominion d108 vs Jamo SUB 800
  • JL Audio Dominion d108 vs Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt
  • JL Audio Dominion d108 vs ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall
  • JL Audio Dominion d108 vs Rythmik F12

Ranked #39 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Gallo Acoustics TR-1: $399 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 86.4 dB at 20 Hz and 102.1 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 10” (254mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 304.8H x 273.1W x 342.9D mm cabinet and 11.8 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.

Notes: “Sphere” shape

Full Gallo Acoustics TR-1 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	102.1 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	Scotland
Dimensions	12"H x 10.8"W x 13.5"D (304.8 x 273.1 x 342.9 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
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 lbs (11.8 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Gallo Acoustics TR-1 vs Wharfedale DX-1
  • Gallo Acoustics TR-1 vs Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt
  • Gallo Acoustics TR-1 vs ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall
  • Gallo Acoustics TR-1 vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #42 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Savant NANO-1: $1,196.82 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 69.0 dB at 20 Hz and 100.3 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 6.5” (165mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 203.2H x 190.5W x 228.6D mm cabinet and 8.2 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Notes: Previously known as ‘Artison’

Full Savant NANO-1 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	100.3 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Cabinet Color	black, white
Country	United States
Dimensions	8"H x 7.5"W x 9"D (203.2 x 190.5 x 228.6 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 6.5" (165mm) driver
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	18.1 lbs (8.2 kg)

• Links
  • Savant NANO-1 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #44 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Roku Subwoofer 9201X: $399 Discontinued eBay

Pros: A simple 7.8kg wireless add-on for compatible Roku TV and Roku audio systems, with easy setup and useful bass reinforcement for dialogue-focused television and casual movies. Its sealed 10-inch cabinet is compact enough to tuck beside furniture, and reviews find that it adds satisfying low-end weight to the Roku ecosystem without extra cables.

Cons: It is locked to compatible Roku products and cannot serve as a conventional subwoofer. Measured output is modest, particularly below 40Hz: 77.9dB at 20Hz, 79.3dB at 25Hz and 85.1dB at 31.5Hz. This discontinued model is for convenient modest bass, not high-impact home theater or large rooms. Discontinued.

Full Roku Subwoofer 9201X review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	100.0 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
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	83.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	85.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	91.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	98.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	101.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	101.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	99.2 dB
Weight	17.2 lbs (7.8 kg)

• Links
  • Roku Subwoofer 9201X Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Roku Subwoofer 9201X vs PSB Speakers SubSeries 100

Ranked #46 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Axiom Audio EP400 v3: $599 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 90.0 dB at 20 Hz and 98.5 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 8” (203mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 349.2H x 266.7W x 426.7D mm cabinet and 8.1 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Full Axiom Audio EP400 v3 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	98.5 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Canada
Dimensions	13.7"H x 10.5"W x 16.8"D (349.2 x 266.7 x 426.7 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	8" (203mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA (line-level), speaker-level
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
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
Output SPL at 100 Hz	98.0 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	17.9 lbs (8.1 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Axiom Audio EP400 v3 vs REL Acoustics Tzero MKIII

Ranked #47 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - PSB Speakers SubSeries 100: $299 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 78.1 dB at 20 Hz and 99.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 5.25” (133mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 161.8H x 161.8W x 199.9D mm cabinet and 2.7 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.

Full PSB Speakers SubSeries 100 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	99.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	Canada
Dimensions	6.4"H x 6.4"W x 7.9"D (161.8 x 161.8 x 199.9 mm)
Drivers	5.25" (133mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	78.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	81.4 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	87.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	94.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	99.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	104.3 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	6 lbs (2.7 kg)

• Links
  • PSB Speakers SubSeries 100 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • PSB Speakers SubSeries 100 vs Roku Subwoofer 9201X
  • PSB Speakers SubSeries 100 vs Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt

Ranked #48 of 48 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - REL Acoustics Tzero MKIII: $599.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 89.2 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 6.5” (165mm) driver is intended to add useful bass support without a full-size cabinet.

Cons: Without a published 20 Hz output result, deep-bass capability is less certain than its midbass figure. The 241.3H x 215.9W x 266.7D mm cabinet and 6.8 kg mass still need careful placement and calibration.

Full REL Acoustics Tzero MKIII review and specifications →

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)
Drivers	6.5" (165mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	ErinsAudioCorner
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
Output SPL at 100 Hz	90.8 dB
Warranty	3
Weight	15 lbs (6.8 kg)

• Links
  • REL Acoustics Tzero MKIII Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by ErinsAudioCorner; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • REL Acoustics Tzero MKIII vs Axiom Audio EP400 v3
  • REL Acoustics Tzero MKIII vs Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt

Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)

Ranked #2 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X: $1,606.77 eBay

Pros: Sealed 15-inch with 900W RMS, 1800W peak delivers forceful clean tight low bass. Easily configurable as forward-firing or down-firing. Smartphone app with Anthem Room Correction (ARC) optimizes bass across room. Wireless capable with optional SWT-X module.

Cons: Ported design room integration needs, mid-range 121.5 dB output, and $1607 price.

Full MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	900W RMS / 1800W peak
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	120.5 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	20.1"H x 17.9"W x 19.1"D (510.5 x 454.7 x 485.1 mm)
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	20-200Hz, ±3dB
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	RCA (stereo and LFE), XLR (LFE), speaker-level (banana)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 15 Hz	86.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	99.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	103.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	111.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	118.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	121.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	121.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	121.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	120.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	119.0 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	56 lbs (25.4 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X vs HSU Research ULS-15 MK2
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X vs JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X vs Monoprice SW-12
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X vs Paradigm Defiance X12
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15-BASE
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15SEICE-BASE
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X vs Monoprice SW-15
  • See all 49 comparisons

Ranked #3 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - HSU Research ULS-15 MK2: $1,035 HSU Research eBay

Pros: Sealed design delivers tight, accurate bass with low bloat. 600W BASH amplifier. 30% less expensive and 20 lbs lighter than predecessor. Easy integration with Q and EQ controls. Great value in the 15” sub market.

Notes: Price includes shipping

Full HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	600W RMS / 2000W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	120.3 dB
Cabinet Color	black, wood
Country	United States
Crossover Frequency	30-90Hz adjustable
Dimensions	19"H x 18"W x 19.5"D (482.6 x 457.2 x 495.3 mm)
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Features	Q control, sealed subwoofer, EQ1/EQ2 modes
Frequency Response	20-200Hz, ±1dB
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	93.7 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	98.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	102.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	107.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	113.4 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	118.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	120.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	121.2 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	121.1 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	120.7 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	120.7 dB
Phase Control	0°-180°
Warranty	7/2(+3)
Weight	65 lbs (29.5 kg)

• Links
  • HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 vs MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X
  • HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 vs JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO
  • HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 vs Monoprice SW-12
  • HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15
  • HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 vs Paradigm Defiance X12
  • HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 vs Monoprice SW-15
  • HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 vs SVS SB-3000
  • HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 vs Klipsch SPL-120
  • See all 20 comparisons

Ranked #14 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - SVS SB-3000: $1,099.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: 13-inch sealed with 800W RMS (2500W peak) delivers 118.7dB average with exceptional accuracy. Beautifully made with pinpoint control and flawless tonal accuracy. Sweet spot performance-to-value ratio. Three-band parametric EQ with 1Hz precision adjustment.

Cons: Ported cabinet room-mode dependency, compact 25 kg size limits bass extension, and $1099 investment.

Full SVS SB-3000 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	800W RMS / 2500W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	118.7 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Crossover Frequency	30-200Hz adjustable, 6/12/18/24dB slopes
Dimensions	15.6"H x 15.2"W x 15.7"D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm)
Drivers	13" (330mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Features	Auto/On, 3-12V AC/DC trigger
Frequency Response	18-270Hz, ±3dB
Inputs	RCA (unbalanced), USB
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 15 Hz	90.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	96.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	101.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	107.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	114.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	120.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	120.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	120.8 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	120.7 dB
Phase Control	0°-180°
Warranty	5
Weight	54.5 lbs (24.7 kg)

• Links
  • SVS SB-3000 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • SVS SB-3000 vs Monoprice SW-15
  • SVS SB-3000 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15
  • SVS SB-3000 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15SEICE-BASE
  • SVS SB-3000 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE
  • SVS SB-3000 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15-BASE
  • SVS SB-3000 vs Paradigm Defiance X12
  • SVS SB-3000 vs Klipsch SPL-120
  • SVS SB-3000 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15
  • See all 89 comparisons

Ranked #15 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15: $1299 eBay

Pros: 15-inch sealed with 550W RMS reaches Bassaholic Large Room category. Compares favorably with SVS SB2000. Solid 118.2dB output capability. Sealed predictable behavior aids room correction.

Full Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	550W RMS / 1650W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	118.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United States
Dimensions	19.5"H x 17"W x 18"D (495.3 x 431.8 x 457.2 mm)
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	23-200Hz, ±3dB
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Output SPL at 20 Hz	107.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	107.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	107.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	118.2 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.2 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	59.1 lbs (26.8 kg)

• Links
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15 vs SVS SB-3000
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15 vs Monoprice SW-15
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15 vs MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X

Ranked #16 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE: $1299 eBay

Pros: 15-inch sealed driver reaches 118.2dB CEA-2010-A average, offering deeper bass extension and slower room modes.

Full Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	550W RMS / 1650W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	118.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United States
Dimensions	20.7"H x 18.5"W x 19.5"D (527.0 x 469.9 x 495.3 mm)
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	23-200Hz, ±3dB
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Output SPL at 20 Hz	107.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	107.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	107.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	118.2 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.2 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	73 lbs (33.1 kg)

• Links
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE vs SVS SB-3000
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE vs Monoprice SW-15
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE vs Starke Sound SW15
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE vs MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X

Ranked #20 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Rythmik F12: $1,120 Rythmik Audio eBay

Pros: Sealed 12-inch servo with 370W RMS offers excellent value. Very musical and can disappear in small rooms. Digs to 14Hz with excellent build quality and well-braced cabinet.

Full Rythmik F12 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	370W RMS
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	119.3 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	15.7"H x 15.7"W x 17"D (400.0 x 400.0 x 431.8 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	14Hz extension
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (2), RCA (line/LFE)
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 16 Hz	101.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	103.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	106.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	113.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	118.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	119.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	120.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	119.6 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5/3
Weight	75 lbs (34.0 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Rythmik F12 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Rythmik F12 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE
  • Rythmik F12 vs Klipsch SPL-120
  • Rythmik F12 vs JBL HDI-1200P
  • Rythmik F12 vs SVS SB-3000
  • Rythmik F12 vs Monoprice SW-15
  • Rythmik F12 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15
  • Rythmik F12 vs SVS SB-2000
  • Rythmik F12 vs Monoprice SW-12
  • See all 21 comparisons

Ranked #21 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - OEM Systems ICBM: $1,725 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing (4-driver configuration) records 97.5 dB at 20 Hz and 117.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed in-wall enclosure fits inside a standard 2x4 stud bay, invisible behind a paintable grille.

Cons: Custom-install product: no combined system weight is published, and a 2-driver variant of this kit is not currently sold anywhere verified, so only the 4-driver configuration is listed here.

Full OEM Systems ICBM review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	117.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United States
Dimensions	29.5"H x 13.5"W x 3.4"D (749.3 x 342.9 x 85.7 mm) (enclosure)
Drivers	(4) 8" (203mm) drivers
Enclosure	sealed, in-wall
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	97.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	100.4 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	105.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	111.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	121.2 dB
Weight	100.1 lbs (45.4 kg)

• Links
  • OEM Systems ICBM (4-driver kit)
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • OEM Systems ICBM vs SVS SB-3000
  • OEM Systems ICBM vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #22 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE: $1499 eBay

Pros: 15-inch sealed driver delivers 117.8dB CEA-2010-A average in a compact sealed enclosure.

Full Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	550W RMS / 1650W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	117.8 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	19.5"H x 17"W x 18"D (495.3 x 431.8 x 457.2 mm)
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	23-200Hz, ±3dB
Measurement Source	Data-bass
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	91.9 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	96.5 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	100.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	107.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	114.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	117.9 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	119.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	119.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	119.3 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	118.6 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	67 lbs (30.4 kg)

• Links
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Data-bass; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE vs Starke Sound SW15
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE vs JBL HDI-1200P
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE vs Rythmik F12
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE vs SVS SB-3000
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE vs Monoprice SW-15
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE vs SVS SB-2000
  • See all 22 comparisons

Ranked #23 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Starke Sound SW15: $1,075 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Sealed 15-inch with 450W RMS delivers tight controlled deep bass down to 14Hz. Excellent +/-1.5dB response curve from 10Hz-50Hz. Infrasonic capable with no high-pass filter cutoff. Fast accurate response without distortion or bloat.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full Starke Sound SW15 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	450W RMS / 900W peak
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	117.3 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Crossover Frequency	50-200Hz adjustable
Dimensions	17.3"H x 16.5"W x 18.9"D (439.4 x 419.1 x 480.1 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Features	Sealed subwoofer, outputs: XLR
Frequency Response	14-240Hz, ±3dB
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	1 XLR (balanced), 3 RCA (unbalanced)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	86.0 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	90.8 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	98.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	104.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	110.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	114.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	119.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	117.2 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	115.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	113.8 dB
Phase Control	0°-180° adjustable
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	54.9 lbs (24.9 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Starke Sound SW15 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Starke Sound SW15 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE
  • Starke Sound SW15 vs JBL HDI-1200P
  • Starke Sound SW15 vs KRK Systems 12S
  • Starke Sound SW15 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE
  • Starke Sound SW15 vs SVS SB-3000
  • Starke Sound SW15 vs Monoprice SW-15
  • Starke Sound SW15 vs MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X

Ranked #26 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - JL Audio E112: $2,500 eBay

Pros: Sealed 12-inch with 1500W RMS delivers fast agile bass with transient detail and powerful output. Clean crossover performance with no bloat at top octaves. Exceptional build quality that disappears into your system.

Full JL Audio E112 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	1500W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	117.0 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	16.2"H x 15.5"W x 18.4"D (412.2 x 393.7 x 467.1 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	22-118Hz, ±1.5dB
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	90.7 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	95.6 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	100.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	106.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	111.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	115.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	117.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	116.7 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	115.5 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	114.5 dB
Warranty	3
Weight	73.4 lbs (33.3 kg)

• Links
  • JL Audio E112 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • JL Audio E112 vs KRK Systems 12S
  • JL Audio E112 vs JBL HDI-1200P
  • JL Audio E112 vs SVS SB-3000
  • JL Audio E112 vs Monoprice SW-15
  • JL Audio E112 vs MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X
  • JL Audio E112 vs Monoprice Monolith M-215

Ranked #27 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1S: $1,650 eBay

Pros: Premium finish and packing. Tight and precise bass with suppleness and dynamics at higher price point. 7-band parametric EQ for room correction. App control (iOS/Android). Flexible driver configuration.

Full Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1S review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	800W RMS
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	116.8 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Norway
Dimensions	18.9"H x 13.2"W x 17.7"D (479.8 x 334.8 x 449.8 mm)
Drivers	13.8" (351mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	19-200Hz, ±3dB
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	86.5 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	93.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	98.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	104.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	108.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	113.2 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	117.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	118.6 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	118.5 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	118.1 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	10/5
Weight	54 lbs (24.5 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1S Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1S vs SVS SB-3000
  • Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1S vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #28 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Sigberg Audio 10D: $4,067.37 Sigberg Audio eBay

Pros: Dual 10-inch sealed with 500W RMS, 116.8dB average. Force-cancelling opposed drivers eliminate vibration. Scan-Speak driver linearity with 9-band parametric EQ. Built-in active limiter. Smallest dual-10 design worldwide.

Full Sigberg Audio 10D review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	500W RMS
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	116.8 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Norway
Dimensions	14.6"H x 14.2"W x 16.1"D (370.1 x 359.9 x 410.0 mm)
Discontinued	No
Drivers	2x 10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	23-250Hz, ±3dB
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, in plus through), RCA (stereo), speaker-level
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	86.0 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	91.5 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	96.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	101.0 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	106.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	112.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	116.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	119.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	119.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	119.3 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	118.4 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	59.5 lbs (27.0 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Sigberg Audio 10D Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Sigberg Audio 10D vs SVS SB-3000
  • Sigberg Audio 10D vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #29 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X: $1,274.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: 12-inch sealed driver with 650W amp delivers compelling deep bass with visceral punch and composure. Integrated Anthem Room Correction (ARC) software optimizes bass performance. Compact size with exceptional build quality.

Full MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	650W RMS / 1300W peak
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	116.5 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	17.1"H x 15"W x 15.6"D (434.3 x 381.0 x 396.2 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	22-200Hz, ±3dB
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (LFE), RCA (LFE), RCA (stereo), speaker-level
Measurement Source	Matthew J Poes
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 15 Hz	90.6 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	95.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	100.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	106.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	111.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	115.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	120.7 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	121.3 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	120.7 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	46.1 lbs (20.9 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Matthew J Poes; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X vs MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X vs SVS SB-3000
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X vs Monoprice SW-15
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X vs MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X

Ranked #30 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X: $1299 eBay

Pros: 15-inch sealed with 650W RMS, 1300W peak delivers forceful clean tight low bass. Variable orientation (front or down-firing) configuration offers flexible room placement. PBK room correction calibrates performance across multiple listening positions.

Full MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	650W RMS / 1300W peak
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	116.5 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	18.3"H x 16.7"W x 17.6"D (464.8 x 425.4 x 447.0 mm)
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	20Hz+ (with room correction)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (LFE), RCA (LFE), RCA (stereo), speaker-level
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	92.9 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	95.6 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	100.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	104.4 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	108.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	113.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	117.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.3 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	117.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	116.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	115.1 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	52 lbs (23.6 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X vs MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X vs SVS SB-3000
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X vs Monoprice SW-15
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X vs MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X

Ranked #34 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - SVS SB-2000: $899.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Sealed 12” with 550W RMS, 1500W peak Sledge amplifier. Rich, full bass in compact 15-cube cabinet. Full smartphone app control with parametric EQ. Versatile for movies and 2-channel audio.

Full SVS SB-2000 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	500W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	117.8 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	14.6"H x 14.2"W x 15.4"D (370.8 x 360.7 x 391.2 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	19-220Hz
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	101.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	106.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	111.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	117.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	117.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.2 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	34.8 lbs (15.8 kg)

• Links
  • SVS SB-2000 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • SVS SB-2000 vs SVS PB-1000 PRO
  • SVS SB-2000 vs JBL HDI-1200P
  • SVS SB-2000 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE
  • SVS SB-2000 vs Rythmik F12
  • SVS SB-2000 vs Klipsch SPL-120
  • SVS SB-2000 vs SVS SB-3000
  • SVS SB-2000 vs Monoprice SW-15
  • SVS SB-2000 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15
  • See all 20 comparisons

Ranked #41 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Arendal 1961 Subwoofer 1S: $1,000 eBay

Pros: Sealed 12-inch with 550W RMS delivers clean 110dB+ punch with extension below 20Hz. Better group delay than most sealed subs avoids overhang or sluggishness. Exceptional build quality and flexible adjustability for hi-fi and cinema.

Full Arendal 1961 Subwoofer 1S review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	550W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	115.5 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Country	Norway
Dimensions	16.3"H x 12.4"W x 16.3"D (414.8 x 315.0 x 414.8 mm)
Drivers	12.2" (310mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	19-200Hz, ±3dB
Measurement Source	ErinsAudioCorner
Output SPL at 15 Hz	93.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	102.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	102.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	107.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	111.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	115.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	117.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	118.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	117.6 dB
Warranty	10/5
Weight	44.1 lbs (20.0 kg)

• Links
  • Arendal 1961 Subwoofer 1S Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by ErinsAudioCorner; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Arendal 1961 Subwoofer 1S vs SVS SB-3000
  • Arendal 1961 Subwoofer 1S vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #45 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - JL Audio E110: $1,900 eBay

Pros: Compact sealed 10-inch with 1200W RMS delivers musical, detailed deep bass with exceptional crossover performance. Extremely reliable rock-solid build with best-in-class fit and finishing.

Full JL Audio E110 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	1200W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	114.8 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	14.2"H x 13.5"W x 16.5"D (361.7 x 342.9 x 419.4 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	21-143Hz
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 15 Hz	92.1 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	96.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	101.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	107.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	111.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	115.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	116.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	116.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	114.8 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	114.2 dB
Warranty	3
Weight	52.7 lbs (23.9 kg)

• Links
  • JL Audio E110 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • JL Audio E110 vs SVS SB-3000
  • JL Audio E110 vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #48 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - NHT B-12d: $699 Discontinued eBay

Pros: 12-inch sealed acoustic suspension with 500W RMS BASH amp. Compact 14-inch cube design with MDF and aluminum liner. Brings out musicality with finesse, revealing subtleties of bass performance. Boundary Control allows virtual repositioning without physical movement.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full NHT B-12d review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	500W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	114.4 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United States
Dimensions	14"H x 14"W x 14"D (355.6 x 355.6 x 355.6 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	27-130Hz, -3dB
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	99.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	99.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	99.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	114.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	114.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	114.4 dB
Weight	33.7 lbs (15.3 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #50 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Sigberg Audio INKOGNITO 12: $3,456.29 Sigberg Audio eBay

Pros: Ultra-slim 12-inch sealed design (6.69” depth) with 250W RMS reaches 23Hz. Real quality accurate bass with minimal distortion and 10-band parametric EQ. Wall-mountable or under-furniture placement without sound loss. Premium European build quality.

Notes: low profile (<8in)

Full Sigberg Audio INKOGNITO 12 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	250W RMS
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	114.4 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Norway
Dimensions	21.3"H x 25.6"W x 6.7"D (539.8 x 650.0 x 169.9 mm)
Discontinued	No
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	23-250Hz, ±3dB
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, in plus through), RCA, speaker-level, USB (config only)
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Optical Input	No
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
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	Yes
Weight	48.5 lbs (22.0 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Sigberg Audio INKOGNITO 12 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Sigberg Audio INKOGNITO 12 vs SVS SB-3000
  • Sigberg Audio INKOGNITO 12 vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #51 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Sunfire XTEQ12: $999 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Dual 12-inch sealed with 3000W peak amplifier. Auto EQ via included microphone (test tones at 35Hz, 49Hz, 64Hz, 84Hz). One-minute setup process. Built-in high-pass filter for satellite speakers. Compact size with powerful DSP equalization.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full Sunfire XTEQ12 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	3000W peak
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	115.8 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	13"H x 13"W x 12.2"D (330.2 x 330.2 x 311.1 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	16-100Hz
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, mono), RCA (line in/out), RCA (slave)
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	98.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	105.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	109.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	112.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	117.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.4 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	60 lbs (27.2 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Sunfire XTEQ12 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #54 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Q Acoustics Q B12: $664.90 eBay

Pros: Sealed 12-inch with 220W RMS sounds bigger and deeper with responsive speed for music and movies alike. Die-cast aluminum heat sink ensures efficient cooling. Sealed design offers placement flexibility in challenging rooms.

Full Q Acoustics Q B12 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	220W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	115.2 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	15.7"H x 15.7"W x 17.6"D (398.8 x 398.8 x 447.0 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	28-300Hz
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 16 Hz	95.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	98.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	104.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	108.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	111.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	114.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	117.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	117.7 dB
Warranty	2
Weight	47.4 lbs (21.5 kg)

• Links
  • Q Acoustics Q B12 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Q Acoustics Q B12 vs SVS SB-3000
  • Q Acoustics Q B12 vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #58 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Sony Bravia Theater Sub 9: $898.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 98.0 dB at 20 Hz and 112.8 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with (2) 8” drivers suits a mid-size room.

Cons: The 390.0H x 400.0W x 350.0D mm cabinet and 23.3 kg mass still need deliberate placement.

Full Sony Bravia Theater Sub 9 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	112.8 dB
Country	Vietnam
Dimensions	15.4"H x 15.7"W x 13.8"D (390.0 x 400.0 x 350.0 mm)
Drivers	(2) 8" (200mm) drivers
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 16 Hz	85.1 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	98.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	103.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	109.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	109.9 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	114.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	114.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	112.8 dB
Warranty	1
Weight	51.4 lbs (23.3 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Sony Bravia Theater Sub 9 vs SVS SB-3000
  • Sony Bravia Theater Sub 9 vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #60 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Starke Sound SW12: $670 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Sealed 12-inch with 450W RMS offers exceptional value with glass-fiber cone for toughness. Hits hard and sharp when needed with accuracy between movie and music. Compact for 15-inch-class performance.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full Starke Sound SW12 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	450W RMS
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	114.1 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	15.7"H x 14.9"W x 16.7"D (398.8 x 378.5 x 424.2 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	16-240Hz
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA (LFE), RCA (stereo pair)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 15 Hz	88.7 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	93.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	101.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	106.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	112.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	115.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	114.2 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	113.7 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	114.0 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	112.1 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	39.5 lbs (17.9 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Starke Sound SW12 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #72 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Monoprice SSW-10: $195.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: 10-inch ultra-slim sealed (7” height) with 150W RMS, 108.2dB average. Hidden under furniture or placement flexibility. Compact design at $196 price. Decent output for slim profile.

Notes: Product # 33830, low profile (<8in)

Full Monoprice SSW-10 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	150W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	114.2 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	7"H x 25"W x 15.7"D (177.8 x 635.0 x 398.8 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	25Hz+
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	76.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	85.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	96.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	105.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	110.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	122.1 dB
Warranty	1
Weight	30 lbs (13.6 kg)

• Links
  • Monoprice SSW-10 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Monoprice SSW-10 vs BIC America PL-300
  • Monoprice SSW-10 vs RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 10S MKII
  • Monoprice SSW-10 vs Klipsch R-121SW
  • Monoprice SSW-10 vs Monitor Audio RXW12
  • Monoprice SSW-10 vs SVS PB-1000 PRO
  • Monoprice SSW-10 vs Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2
  • Monoprice SSW-10 vs SVS SB-2000
  • Monoprice SSW-10 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE
  • See all 18 comparisons

Ranked #74 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Kef Kube 10B: $800 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Sealed 10-inch with 300W RMS and KEF iBX intelligent bass extension algorithm. Three preset EQ options plus smart compression limiting for dynamic playback. Confidence recommended for small to medium rooms.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full Kef Kube 10B review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	300W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	114.0 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	14.6"H x 13.9"W x 14.6"D (370.8 x 353.1 x 370.8 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	24-140Hz
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 16 Hz	92.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	99.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	99.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	106.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	109.9 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	113.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	115.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	117.1 dB
Warranty	5/2/5
Weight	38.4 lbs (17.4 kg)

• Links
  • Kef Kube 10B Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #76 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Sonos Sub (Gen 1): $699 Discontinued eBay

Pros: The force-cancelling dual-driver design delivers clean, substantial bass without cabinet buzz, and it can stand upright or lie flat in spaces where a conventional subwoofer will not fit. It pairs wirelessly with Sonos speakers, with simple setup and system DSP that integrates it smoothly for movies and music.

Cons: It works only within a Sonos system, so it cannot serve as a conventional standalone subwoofer. At 16.5kg it is substantial to move, and reviews find its music bass can sound a little thick rather than fully articulate. This first-generation model is discontinued, so support and compatibility should be checked before buying used. Discontinued.

Notes: low profile (<8in)

Full Sonos Sub (Gen 1) review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	113.5 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Cabinet Color	black, white
Country	United States
Dimensions	15.3"H x 15.8"W x 6.2"D (388.6 x 401.3 x 157.5 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 4.5x7" (114x178mm) racetrack drivers, force-cancelling
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	40Hz -3dB approx
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	99.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	110.9 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	114.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	114.9 dB
Warranty	1
Weight	36.4 lbs (16.5 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Sonos Sub (Gen 1) vs Atlantic Technology 224SB

Ranked #77 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Atlantic Technology 224SB: $673 Discontinued eBay

Pros: 10-inch sealed with 180W delivers powerful compact bass with exclusive Clear Filter Technology (CFT) for clean articulate response. Well-deserved reputation for power and impact without sacrificing detail. Inherently low distortion sealed design.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full Atlantic Technology 224SB review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	180W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	113.3 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	13.2"H x 13.2"W x 15.4"D (336.5 x 336.5 x 391.2 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	33-250Hz
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 16 Hz	80.8 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	88.2 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	90.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	97.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	103.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	112.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	119.1 dB
Warranty	3
Weight	31.1 lbs (14.1 kg)

• Links
  • Atlantic Technology 224SB Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Atlantic Technology 224SB vs Sonos Sub (Gen 1)

Ranked #78 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - PSB Speakers SubSeries 250: $584.28 eBay

Pros: 10-inch sealed cube with 200W RMS. Most musical of SubSeries models for dual movie/music use. Agile, detailed, and sonically refined. Limited to smaller room deployment but exceptional for compact installations.

Full PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	200W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	112.5 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	Canada
Dimensions	14.2"H x 13.6"W x 14.4"D (361.9 x 345.9 x 365.0 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	20Hz+
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 16 Hz	90.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	92.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	96.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	102.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	106.9 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	111.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	115.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	116.6 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	35.5 lbs (16.1 kg)

• Links
  • PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 vs Jamo C 912 SUB
  • PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 vs SVS SB-3000
  • PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 vs Monoprice SW-15
  • PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 vs MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X

Ranked #97 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - SVS SB12-Plus: $1299 eBay

Pros: 12-inch sealed with 425W RMS, 110.9dB average. Compact cube design delivers amazing performance. Ideal for small rooms under 2500 cubic feet. Doesn’t leave listeners short-changed on bass quality or control.

Full SVS SB12-Plus review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	425W RMS
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	110.9 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	13.5"H x 13.5"W x 13.5"D (342.9 x 342.9 x 342.9 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	22-150Hz
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA, speaker-level
Measurement Source	Ilkka Rissanen
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 15 Hz	87.8 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	89.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	97.4 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	101.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	107.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	112.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	112.2 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	111.8 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	39.9 lbs (18.1 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • SVS SB12-Plus Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • SVS SB12-Plus vs SVS SB-3000
  • SVS SB12-Plus vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #98 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Monitor Audio RXW12: $799 eBay

Pros: Sealed 12-inch with 500W RMS delivers terrific output peaking at 122dB at 63Hz. Powerful punchy bass with excellent pitch definition. Well-suited for small to medium rooms.

Full Monitor Audio RXW12 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	500W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	110.9 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	15"H x 16.9"W x 16.9"D (381.0 x 430.0 x 430.0 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	21-40Hz
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	88.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	92.0 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	97.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	111.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	114.9 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	106.3 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	49.8 lbs (22.6 kg)

• Links
  • Monitor Audio RXW12 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Monitor Audio RXW12 vs RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 10S MKII
  • Monitor Audio RXW12 vs Monoprice SSW-10
  • Monitor Audio RXW12 vs BIC America PL-300
  • Monitor Audio RXW12 vs SVS PB-1000 PRO
  • Monitor Audio RXW12 vs SVS SB-2000
  • Monitor Audio RXW12 vs Rythmik F12
  • Monitor Audio RXW12 vs Klipsch SPL-120
  • Monitor Audio RXW12 vs SVS SB-3000
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Ranked #100 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Kef R400: $699 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Dual 9-inch force-canceling sealed drivers with 500W deliver clean tight powerful bass. Superior build quality with elegant compact design. Excellent integration with KEF R-series speakers.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full Kef R400 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	500W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	110.8 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	14.4"H x 13"W x 13.8"D (365.8 x 330.2 x 350.5 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 9" (229mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	26-140Hz
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	85.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	87.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	92.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	107.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	111.5 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	113.6 dB
Warranty	5/2/5
Weight	47.4 lbs (21.5 kg)

• Links
  • Kef R400 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #103 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - OSD (Optimal Speaker Design) PS10: $399 Discontinued eBay

Pros: 10-inch sealed driver reaches 106.0dB CEA-2010-A average for sealed enclosure control.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full OSD (Optimal Speaker Design) PS10 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	125W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	112.0 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	13.5"H x 14.2"W x 13.5"D (342.9 x 361.9 x 342.9 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	25-180Hz
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	85.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	93.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	98.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	104.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	111.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	115.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	116.1 dB
Warranty	2
Weight	33.1 lbs (15.0 kg)

• Links
  • OSD (Optimal Speaker Design) PS10 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #105 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - MartinLogan Dynamo 12: $1599.99 Crutchfield eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 91.7 dB at 20 Hz and 110.6 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 12” (305mm) anodized-aluminum driver suits a mid-size room. Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) and app-based control simplify setup.

Cons: Nearly all controls, including low-pass frequency and phase, are app-only, with no physical switches for systems that lack separate bass management.

Full MartinLogan Dynamo 12 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	800W RMS / 1600W peak
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	110.6 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	16.8"H x 15.8"W x 15.8"D (425.5 x 400.1 x 400.1 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	23-200Hz, ±3dB
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (L/R/LFE), speaker-level
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	81.1 dB
Output SPL at 16 Hz	85.7 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	91.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	97.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	102.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	107.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	111.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	112.2 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	110.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	108.7 dB
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	61.5 lbs (27.9 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 12 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 12 vs SVS SB-3000
  • MartinLogan Dynamo 12 vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #106 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Sigberg Audio INKOGNITO 10: $3,049.67 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Ultra-slim 10-inch sealed design (6.1” depth) with 250W RMS reaches 18-20Hz. Hypex DSP amp with 9-band parametric EQ. Wall-mountable or under-furniture placement without performance loss. Exceptionally detailed spacious sound. Premium Norwegian build quality.

Cons: Discontinued.

Notes: low profile (<8in)

Full Sigberg Audio INKOGNITO 10 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	250W RMS
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	110.5 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Norway
Dimensions	21.3"H x 25.6"W x 6.1"D (539.8 x 650.0 x 154.9 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	25-250Hz
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, in plus through), RCA, speaker-level, USB (config only)
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	89.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	96.0 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	102.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	108.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	109.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	112.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	113.0 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	Yes
Weight	44.1 lbs (20.0 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Sigberg Audio INKOGNITO 10 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.

Ranked #107 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - NXG NX-BAS-500: $299 Discontinued eBay

Pros: 12-inch sealed driver reaches 110.5dB CEA-2010-A average for room-friendly sealed enclosure performance.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full NXG NX-BAS-500 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	500W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	110.5 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Dimensions	17.6"H x 14.7"W x 17.6"D (447.5 x 374.6 x 447.5 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	18-120Hz
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	90.2 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	99.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	108.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	110.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	110.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	110.5 dB
Weight	35.1 lbs (15.9 kg)

• Links
  • NXG NX-BAS-500 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #112 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Emotiva X-Ref 12: $999 eBay

Pros: 600W sealed 12-inch with smooth linear response and 2-band parametric EQ. One of the most dynamic subwoofers in its class, with excellent bass quality. Upscale features (DSP, EQ, LCD screen) at mid-range price.

Full Emotiva X-Ref 12 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	600W RMS
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	109.8 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	15.6"H x 14.6"W x 15.5"D (396.7 x 371.3 x 393.7 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	20-200Hz
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, with XLR daisy-chain output), RCA (stereo unbalanced)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	84.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	92.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	102.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	106.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	111.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	110.7 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	109.3 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	108.1 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	44.1 lbs (20.0 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Emotiva X-Ref 12 vs SVS SB-3000
  • Emotiva X-Ref 12 vs Monoprice SW-15
  • Emotiva X-Ref 12 vs MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X
  • Emotiva X-Ref 12 vs Monoprice Monolith M15-S
  • Emotiva X-Ref 12 vs SVS 3000 Micro

Ranked #113 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - SVS SB12-NSD: $899 eBay

Pros: 12-inch sealed with 400W RMS. Compact 109.7dB average output with impressive weight and control. Aluminum cone driver with composite dust cap. Low distortion <10% THD above 40Hz. Talented bass beast at affordable price.

Full SVS SB12-NSD review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	400W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	109.7 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	14.2"H x 14.2"W x 14.2"D (360.7 x 360.7 x 360.7 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	23-270Hz
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	84.1 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	90.7 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	94.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	99.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	104.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	107.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	109.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	111.2 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	111.5 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	111.5 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	35.1 lbs (15.9 kg)

• Links
  • SVS SB12-NSD Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • SVS SB12-NSD vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #115 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Monoprice Monolith M10-S: $399 eBay

Pros: 10-inch sealed driver delivers 109.6dB CEA-2010-A average in a smaller sealed footprint.

Notes: Product # 35143

Full Monoprice Monolith M10-S review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	500W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	109.6 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	16.3"H x 12.6"W x 15.2"D (414.0 x 320.0 x 386.1 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	17-20Hz
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Output SPL at 15 Hz	91.6 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	96.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	101.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	105.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	107.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	109.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	110.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	110.8 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	110.9 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	111.2 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	72.5 lbs (32.9 kg)

• Links
  • Monoprice Monolith M10-S Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Monoprice Monolith M10-S vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #118 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) ASW610XP: $2495 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Very compact and lightweight. 10” proprietary composite driver for optimal stiffness and accuracy. 7 EQ options for room tuning. Excellent for music. Precise articulation even when pushed hard.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) ASW610XP review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	500W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	109.1 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	12.8"H x 12.8"W x 14.7"D (325.1 x 325.1 x 373.4 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	25-140Hz
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 20 Hz	88.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	93.0 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	99.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	104.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	108.9 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	111.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	111.1 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	109.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	107.9 dB
Warranty	2
Weight	41.2 lbs (18.7 kg)

• Links
  • Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) ASW610XP Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #121 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Emotiva Ultra 12: $849 eBay

Pros: 12-inch long-throw woofer with triple-woven synthetic driver (bulletproof-grade). 300W Class-D (500W peak) sealed enclosure tuned to 25Hz. Reproduces tight musical bass in almost any room. Includes low pass filter defeat switch (rare at price), 50-150Hz crossover, volume, and 0-180° phase control. Heavy-duty butyl rubber surround designed for durability. Rubber and aluminum feet for carpet/hardwood.

Full Emotiva Ultra 12 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	300W RMS
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	108.2 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	14.5"H x 14.5"W x 15.2"D (368.3 x 368.3 x 387.3 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	22-200Hz
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA (unbalanced, pair)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	88.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	95.0 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	100.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	105.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	109.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	111.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	108.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	107.0 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	37.9 lbs (17.2 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Emotiva Ultra 12 vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #123 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - BK Electronics XLS300/PR: $7995 eBay

Pros: Very well made, excellent value. Deep extension with controlled, melodic bass. Beautiful black ash finish. Both high- and low-level inputs for flexible integration. Better price than DIY alternatives.

Full BK Electronics XLS300/PR review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	300W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	107.9 dB
Cabinet Color	black, wood
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	13.8"H x 15.7"W x 15"D (349.8 x 399.8 x 380.0 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	25Hz+
Measurement Source	Ilkka Rissanen
Output SPL at 20 Hz	92.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	100.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	103.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	106.2 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	107.9 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	108.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	108.8 dB
Warranty	2
Weight	55.1 lbs (25.0 kg)

• Links
  • BK Electronics XLS300/PR Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • BK Electronics XLS300/PR vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #126 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Paradigm Monitor SUB 10: $799 Discontinued eBay

Pros: 10-inch sealed with 300W RMS. Compact size perfect for those valuing fine-tuned sound over high output. Paradigm’s Perfect Bass Kit provides exceptional room correction via USB microphone and PC software, delivering dead-flat frequency response.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full Paradigm Monitor SUB 10 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	300W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	107.4 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	Canada
Dimensions	13"H x 11.1"W x 12.7"D (330.2 x 282.4 x 323.8 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	17Hz extension
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	94.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	94.4 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	94.4 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	107.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	107.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	107.4 dB
Warranty	3
Weight	30 lbs (13.6 kg)

• Links
  • Paradigm Monitor SUB 10 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #129 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D: $1699 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 85.4 dB at 20 Hz and 108.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 8” (203mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 342.9H x 269.2W x 358.1D mm cabinet and 18.7 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Notes: “Sphere” shape

Full Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	108.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Cabinet Color	black, white
Coaxial Input	No
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
Drivers	2x 8" (203mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR, RCA (line, LFE), speaker-level
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Optical Input	No
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
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	2
Weight	41.2 lbs (18.7 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D vs Monoprice SW-15
  • Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D vs ELAC SUB1010
  • Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D vs Klipsch HD Theater 600

Ranked #132 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - MartinLogan Abyss 10: $1899.99 Crutchfield eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 93.5 dB at 20 Hz and 106.4 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure combines a 10” active driver with dual 10” passive radiators in a compact 15” cube. Anthem Room Correction (ARC) and wireless streaming simplify integration.

Cons: Most controls, including low-pass frequency and phase, require the smartphone app, with sparse physical controls on the unit itself.

Full MartinLogan Abyss 10 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	800W RMS / 1600W peak
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	106.4 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	15.5"H x 15"W x 16.2"D (393.7 x 381.0 x 411.5 mm)
Drivers	10" driver + 2x 10" passive radiators
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	22-120Hz, ±3dB
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (LFE), RCA (LFE), RCA (stereo), speaker-level
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 16 Hz	83.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	93.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	99.4 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	103.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	107.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	108.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	105.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	103.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	102.0 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	99.6 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • MartinLogan Abyss 10 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • MartinLogan Abyss 10 vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #133 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV-1: $1999 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Dual 8-inch sealed spherical design with 500W RMS. Innovative laser interferometry geometry produces 20-40dB less vibration than traditional boxes. Quick agile bass with excellent impact/slam. Premium compact aesthetics. 2010 Best Subwoofer £500+ award winner.

Cons: Discontinued.

Notes: “Sphere” shape

Full Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV-1 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	500W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	106.1 dB
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	13.2"H x 11.4"W x 13.7"D (335.3 x 289.6 x 348.0 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	8" (203mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	18-140Hz
Measurement Source	Ilkka Rissanen
Output SPL at 20 Hz	79.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	85.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	92.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	99.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	104.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	109.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	110.7 dB
Weight	45.2 lbs (20.5 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #134 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2: $501.33 eBay

Pros: Compact sealed 10-inch with 275W delivers deep extension and bogglingly potent output for size. Beautiful black ash finish with excellent build quality. Downward-firing design aids room integration and positioning.

Full BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	275W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	105.7 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white, wood, grey
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	14"H x 11.4"W x 13.4"D (354.8 x 289.8 x 339.9 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	17Hz -6dB+
Measurement Source	Ilkka Rissanen
Output SPL at 15 Hz	84.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	89.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	94.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	99.4 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	103.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	105.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	106.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	107.5 dB
Warranty	2
Weight	38.6 lbs (17.5 kg)

• Links
  • BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #135 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Emotiva S10: $299 eBay

Pros: 10-inch long-throw ported with 200W amp. Punchy, tight, accurate smooth response at solid $299 value. Great for step-up from budget subs with smooth extended frequency range.

Full Emotiva S10 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	200W RMS
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	104.9 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	16.1"H x 14"W x 15.9"D (410.0 x 355.9 x 402.8 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	28-200Hz
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA (summed L/R)
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 15 Hz	74.4 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	88.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	97.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	100.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	102.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	104.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	105.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	106.9 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	52 lbs (23.6 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Emotiva S10 vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #138 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Kef KF92: $2,000 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Dual opposing 9-inch force-canceling sealed drivers with 1000W deliver tight clean deep bass to 11Hz. Music Integrity Engine (iBX) provides intelligent dynamic enhancement. Flexible setup options for various room placements.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full Kef KF92 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	1000W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	103.7 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	13.9"H x 13"W x 14.2"D (352.3 x 329.9 x 360.4 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 9.2" (234mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	11-160Hz
Measurement Source	ErinsAudioCorner
Output SPL at 20 Hz	86.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	91.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	95.4 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	101.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	103.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	104.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	106.3 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	107.2 dB
Warranty	5/2/5
Weight	44.1 lbs (20.0 kg)

• Links
  • Kef KF92 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by ErinsAudioCorner; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #139 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - JL Audio Fathom f110: $2299 eBay

Pros: Compact sealed 10-inch punches well above weight class with fast detailed musical bass. Advanced D.A.R.O. room optimization with 18-band EQ. Flawless gloss-black finish and precise realistic impacts.

Full JL Audio Fathom f110 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	900W short-term
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	103.2 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	15.6"H x 12.9"W x 17.3"D (397.3 x 328.2 x 438.7 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	27-111Hz
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR/TRS combo (balanced), RCA (unbalanced), XLR link output
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	94.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	101.0 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	103.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	105.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	104.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	103.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	101.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	98.0 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	67 lbs (30.4 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • JL Audio Fathom f110 vs Monoprice SW-15

Ranked #141 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - JBL SUB 550P: $600 eBay

Pros: 10-inch sealed with 300W RMS delivers low distortion realistic bass compared to cheaper options. Deep bass response similar to larger 12” models. Multiple line-level inputs and adjustable crossover control.

Full JBL SUB 550P review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	300W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	102.9 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	17.5"H x 14.9"W x 15"D (444 x 379 x 380 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	27-150Hz
Measurement Source	ErinsAudioCorner
Output SPL at 20 Hz	84.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	89.8 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	98.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	101.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	103.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	103.3 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	103.7 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	104.2 dB
Warranty	1
Weight	50 lbs (22.7 kg)

• Links
  • JBL SUB 550P Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by ErinsAudioCorner; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • JBL SUB 550P vs Kali Audio WS-6.2
  • JBL SUB 550P vs SVS SB-3000
  • JBL SUB 550P vs Monoprice SW-15
  • JBL SUB 550P vs MartinLogan Dynamo 1600X

Ranked #145 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Kef KC62: $1,699.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: Dual 6.5-inch force-canceling drivers with 1000W in ultra-compact basketball-sized sealed enclosure. Deep extension to 11Hz with five room placement EQ presets. Elegant design fits any décor.

Full Kef KC62 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	1000W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	96.9 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	9.7"H x 10.1"W x 9.8"D (245.9 x 255.8 x 247.9 mm)
Drivers	2x 6.5" (165mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	11-200Hz
Measurement Source	ErinsAudioCorner
Output SPL at 20 Hz	80.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	84.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	88.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	92.2 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	95.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	97.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	102.6 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	104.2 dB
Warranty	5/2/5
Weight	30.9 lbs (14.0 kg)

• Links
  • Kef KC62 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by ErinsAudioCorner; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Kef KC62 vs Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2
  • Kef KC62 vs Klipsch R-121SW
  • Kef KC62 vs RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 10S MKII
  • Kef KC62 vs Monoprice SSW-10
  • Kef KC62 vs SVS PB-1000 PRO
  • Kef KC62 vs SVS SB-2000
  • Kef KC62 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE
  • Kef KC62 vs Rythmik F12
  • See all 15 comparisons

Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)

Ranked #5 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX: $7995 eBay

Pros: Published CEA-2010 specifications list 119.8 dB at 20 Hz and 130.9 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 3x 15” (381mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 596.9H x 787.4W x 698.5D mm cabinet and 104.3 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Full Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	130.9 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	23.5"H x 31"W x 27.5"D (596.9 x 787.4 x 698.5 mm)
Drivers	3x 15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, with loop output)
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	119.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	119.8 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	119.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	130.9 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	130.9 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	130.9 dB
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	229.9 lbs (104.3 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX vs JTR Speakers Captivator 4000ULF
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX vs JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX vs JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter LFU
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX vs JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX vs JTR Speakers Captivator S2
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX vs Reaction Audio PV-15X
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX vs Monoprice Monolith M-215
  • See all 15 comparisons

Ranked #8 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18: $4995 eBay

Pros: Published CEA-2010 specifications list 115.7 dB at 20 Hz and 129.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 596.9H x 787.4W x 698.5D mm cabinet and 77.1 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Full Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	129.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	23.5"H x 31"W x 27.5"D (596.9 x 787.4 x 698.5 mm)
Drivers	18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, with loop output), RCA
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	115.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	115.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	115.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	129.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	129.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	129.7 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	170 lbs (77.1 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 vs JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 vs JTR Speakers Captivator S2
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 vs JTR Speakers Captivator 4000ULF
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) V3600I
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18 vs HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP

Ranked #9 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - JTR Speakers Captivator S2: $3995 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 115.1 dB at 20 Hz and 129.4 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 18” (457mm) drivers has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 1016.0H x 533.4W x 457.2D mm cabinet and 99.8 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Notes: Replaced by “RS2”

Full JTR Speakers Captivator S2 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	129.4 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	40"H x 21"W x 18"D (1016.0 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm)
Drivers	2x 18" (457mm) drivers
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA
Measurement Source	Data-bass
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	100.3 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	103.3 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	108.7 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	115.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	119.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	124.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	129.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	130.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	129.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	128.5 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	128.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	128.0 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5/3
Weight	220 lbs (99.8 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • JTR Speakers Captivator S2 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Data-bass; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) T18
  • JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) V3600I
  • JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Funk Audio Ultra 24.0
  • JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs JTR Speakers Captivator 215PRO
  • JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs JTR Speakers Captivator 4000ULF
  • JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Funk Audio Custom 21.0
  • JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX
  • JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs JTR Speakers Growler (2015)
  • See all 49 comparisons

Ranked #11 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Funk Audio Ultra 24.0: $9,761.14 eBay

Pros: Published CEA-2010 specifications list 120.0 dB at 20 Hz and 127.9 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 24” (610mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 787.4H x 660.4W x 609.6D mm cabinet and 135 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Full Funk Audio Ultra 24.0 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	127.9 dB
Cabinet Color	wood, custom
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Canada
Dimensions	31"H x 26"W x 24"D (787.4 x 660.4 x 609.6 mm)
Drivers	24" (610mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced)
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	101.0 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	104.9 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	111.8 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	120.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	122.0 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	123.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	127.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	129.9 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	127.6 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	127.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	128.2 dB
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	297.6 lbs (135 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Funk Audio Ultra 24.0 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Funk Audio Ultra 24.0 vs Funk Audio Custom 21.0
  • Funk Audio Ultra 24.0 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) V3600I
  • Funk Audio Ultra 24.0 vs JTR Speakers Captivator S2
  • Funk Audio Ultra 24.0 vs JTR Speakers Growler (2015)
  • Funk Audio Ultra 24.0 vs Harbinger V2218S
  • Funk Audio Ultra 24.0 vs Funk Audio Classic 18.0
  • Funk Audio Ultra 24.0 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra
  • Funk Audio Ultra 24.0 vs Rythmik FV25HP
  • See all 18 comparisons

Ranked #12 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Funk Audio Custom 21.0: $6,061.91 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 109.8 dB at 20 Hz and 127.7 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 21” (533mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 577.9H x 565.1W x 520.7D mm cabinet and 65.8 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Notes: Data-bass labeled this sub as ‘FW21.0’, but original name is 21.0

Full Funk Audio Custom 21.0 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	127.7 dB
Cabinet Color	wood, custom
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Canada
Dimensions	22.8"H x 22.2"W x 20.5"D (577.9 x 565.1 x 520.7 mm)
Drivers	21" (533mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced)
Measurement Source	Data-bass
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	97.4 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	101.1 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	105.7 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	109.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	114.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	120.4 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	124.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	126.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	129.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	131.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	132.6 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	133.0 dB
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	145.1 lbs (65.8 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Funk Audio Custom 21.0 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Data-bass; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Funk Audio Custom 21.0 vs Funk Audio Ultra 24.0
  • Funk Audio Custom 21.0 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) V3600I
  • Funk Audio Custom 21.0 vs JTR Speakers Captivator S2
  • Funk Audio Custom 21.0 vs Funk Audio Classic 18.0
  • Funk Audio Custom 21.0 vs Harbottle Audio C24 L2
  • Funk Audio Custom 21.0 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra
  • Funk Audio Custom 21.0 vs HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP

Ranked #16 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Funk Audio Classic 18.0: $4,893.35 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 106.5 dB at 20 Hz and 127.3 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver delivers formidable upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 571.5H x 558.8W x 520.7D mm cabinet and 52.2 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Notes: Data-bass labeled this sub as ‘FW18.0’, but original name is 18.0

Full Funk Audio Classic 18.0 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	127.3 dB
Cabinet Color	wood, custom
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Canada
Dimensions	22.5"H x 22"W x 20.5"D (571.5 x 558.8 x 520.7 mm)
Drivers	18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, with daisy-chain)
Measurement Source	Data-bass
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	94.6 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	98.4 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
Output SPL at 100 Hz	130.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	130.8 dB
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	115.1 lbs (52.2 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Funk Audio Classic 18.0 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Data-bass; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Funk Audio Classic 18.0 vs Harbottle Audio C24 L2
  • Funk Audio Classic 18.0 vs Harbinger V2218S
  • Funk Audio Classic 18.0 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra
  • Funk Audio Classic 18.0 vs JTR Speakers Growler (2015)
  • Funk Audio Classic 18.0 vs Funk Audio Custom 21.0
  • Funk Audio Classic 18.0 vs Funk Audio Ultra 24.0
  • Funk Audio Classic 18.0 vs Rythmik FV25HP
  • Funk Audio Classic 18.0 vs Monoprice Monolith M-215
  • See all 18 comparisons

Ranked #19 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Funk Audio Ultra 21.0LX: $9,487.26 eBay

Pros: Published CEA-2010 specifications list 116.6 dB at 20 Hz and 126.3 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 21” (533mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 647.7H x 622.3W x 609.6D mm cabinet and 65.8 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Full Funk Audio Ultra 21.0LX review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	126.3 dB
Cabinet Color	wood, custom
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Canada
Dimensions	25.5"H x 24.5"W x 24"D (647.7 x 622.3 x 609.6 mm)
Drivers	21" (533mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced)
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	99.9 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	102.3 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	108.4 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	116.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	120.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	121.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	125.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	127.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	126.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	126.6 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	127.6 dB
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	145.1 lbs (65.8 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Funk Audio Ultra 21.0LX Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Funk Audio Ultra 21.0LX vs JTR Speakers Captivator 2400
  • Funk Audio Ultra 21.0LX vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra
  • Funk Audio Ultra 21.0LX vs Harbottle Audio C24 L2
  • Funk Audio Ultra 21.0LX vs Reaction Audio PV-15X
  • Funk Audio Ultra 21.0LX vs JTR Speakers Captivator S2
  • Funk Audio Ultra 21.0LX vs HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP

Ranked #27 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS30: $3995 eBay

Pros: Published CEA-2010 specifications list 110.6 dB at 20 Hz and 125.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 15” (381mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 571.5H x 609.6W x 457.2D mm cabinet and 48.5 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Full Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS30 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	125.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United States
Dimensions	22.5"H x 24"W x 18"D (571.5 x 609.6 x 457.2 mm)
Drivers	2x 15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Output SPL at 20 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	125.2 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	125.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	125.2 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	106.9 lbs (48.5 kg)

• Links
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS30 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS30 vs XTZ Sound SUB 3X12
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS30 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #29 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Power Sound Audio (PSA) S3600i: $5995 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 104.7 dB at 20 Hz and 125.0 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 18” (457mm) driver delivers formidable upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 609.6H x 711.2W x 508.0D mm cabinet and 62.1 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full Power Sound Audio (PSA) S3600i review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	125.0 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	24"H x 28"W x 20"D (609.6 x 711.2 x 508.0 mm)
Drivers	2x 18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 15 Hz	101.1 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	104.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	107.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	113.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	119.9 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	125.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	127.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	126.9 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	136.9 lbs (62.1 kg)

• Links
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) S3600i Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) S3600i vs JTR Speakers Captivator 1400
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) S3600i vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #31 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Paradigm Signature Sub 2: $9,494.56 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 109.4 dB at 20 Hz and 123.7 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 6x 10” (254mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 622.3H x 603.2W x 568.2D mm cabinet and 104.3 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Full Paradigm Signature Sub 2 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	123.7 dB
Cabinet Color	black, wood
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Canada
Dimensions	24.5"H x 23.7"W x 22.4"D (622.3 x 603.2 x 568.2 mm)
Drivers	6x 10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	RCA (stereo/mono), LFE, XLR (balanced)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	97.7 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	101.2 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	105.6 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	109.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	112.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	116.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	119.9 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	123.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	125.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	126.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	125.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	123.3 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	229.9 lbs (104.3 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Paradigm Signature Sub 2 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Paradigm Signature Sub 2 vs Reaction Audio PS-15X
  • Paradigm Signature Sub 2 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #32 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Chase Home Theater SS18.1: $2499 Passive, Discontinued eBay

Pros: 18-inch sealed driver delivers 125.2dB CEA-2010-A average from a dedicated cinema-style sealed cabinet.

Cons: Passive design needs external amplification, 41 kg weight, and sealed design room modes. Discontinued.

Full Chase Home Theater SS18.1 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	125.2 dB
Country	USA
Dimensions	22"H x 24"W x 22"D (558.8 x 609.6 x 558.8 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Data-bass
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	92.8 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
Output SPL at 100 Hz	132.6 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	133.7 dB
Passive	Yes
Weight	89.9 lbs (40.8 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Data-bass; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Chase Home Theater SS18.1 vs JBL 4645C
  • Chase Home Theater SS18.1 vs Reaction Audio PV-15X
  • Chase Home Theater SS18.1 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra
  • Chase Home Theater SS18.1 vs Danley Sound Labs DTS10
  • Chase Home Theater SS18.1 vs HSU Research VTF-15H MK2
  • Chase Home Theater SS18.1 vs JTR Speakers Growler (2015)
  • Chase Home Theater SS18.1 vs HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP
  • Chase Home Theater SS18.1 vs JTR Speakers Captivator S2
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Ranked #34 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - ELAC SUB3070: $999 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 101.8 dB at 20 Hz and 123.9 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 12” (305mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 435.1H x 517.9W x 476.2D mm cabinet and 34.9 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full ELAC SUB3070 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	123.9 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white, wood
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Germany
Dimensions	17.1"H x 20.4"W x 18.7"D (435.1 x 517.9 x 476.2 mm)
Drivers	2x 12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced stereo, right channel can be dedicated LFE), RCA (stereo), speaker-level
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 16 Hz	98.9 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	101.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	105.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	110.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	118.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	123.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	127.3 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	126.5 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	3/1
Weight	76.9 lbs (34.9 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • ELAC SUB3070 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • ELAC SUB3070 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra
  • ELAC SUB3070 vs Funkywaves FW 12.X

Ranked #36 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - RTJ Audio 18Sub: $7,000 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 109.1 dB at 20 Hz and 123.4 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 571.5H x 571.5W x 381.0D mm cabinet and 54.4 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks. Discontinued.

Notes: Made by JTR Audio (spelled backwards)

Full RTJ Audio 18Sub review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	123.4 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	22.5"H x 22.5"W x 15"D (571.5 x 571.5 x 381.0 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 10 Hz	93.9 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	97.7 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	103.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	109.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	113.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	117.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	121.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	123.5 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	124.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	124.2 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	124.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	124.7 dB
Weight	119.9 lbs (54.4 kg)

• Links
  • RTJ Audio 18Sub Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • RTJ Audio 18Sub vs Perlisten Audio D215s

Ranked #37 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Perlisten Audio D215s: $9,000 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 109.2 dB at 20 Hz and 123.2 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 15” (381mm) drivers has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 805.2H x 500.4W x 650.2D mm cabinet and 91.8 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Full Perlisten Audio D215s review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	123.2 dB
Cabinet Color	black, custom
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	31.7"H x 19.7"W x 25.6"D (805.2 x 500.4 x 650.2 mm)
Drivers	2x 15" (381mm) drivers
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (2, balanced), RCA (2, unbalanced)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	93.0 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	98.8 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	104.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	109.2 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	113.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	117.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	120.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	122.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	124.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	125.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	125.6 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	126.6 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	202.4 lbs (91.8 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Perlisten Audio D215s Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Perlisten Audio D215s vs RTJ Audio 18Sub
  • Perlisten Audio D215s vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #41 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Funk Audio Classic 21.0L: $2995 eBay

Pros: Published CEA-2010 specifications list 114.0 dB at 20 Hz and 122.5 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 21” (533mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 800.1H x 660.4W x 609.6D mm cabinet and 70.3 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Full Funk Audio Classic 21.0L review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	122.5 dB
Cabinet Color	wood, custom
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Canada
Dimensions	31.5"H x 26"W x 24"D (800.1 x 660.4 x 609.6 mm)
Drivers	21" (533mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced)
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	99.0 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	102.0 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	108.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	114.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	118.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	122.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	122.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	123.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	122.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	122.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	122.5 dB
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	155 lbs (70.3 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Funk Audio Classic 21.0L Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Funk Audio Classic 21.0L vs JTR Speakers Captivator 2400ULF
  • Funk Audio Classic 21.0L vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #42 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Elemental Designs A7S-450: $499 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 103.4 dB at 20 Hz and 122.3 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver delivers formidable upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 565.1H x 565.1W x 565.1D mm cabinet and 63.5 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Full Elemental Designs A7S-450 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	122.3 dB
Dimensions	22.2"H x 22.2"W x 22.2"D (565.1 x 565.1 x 565.1 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	93.0 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	97.6 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	103.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	109.8 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	115.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	120.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	124.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	123.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	121.3 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	119.8 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	118.8 dB
Weight	140 lbs (63.5 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Elemental Designs A7S-450 vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV30FSE

Ranked #44 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS30SE: $4495 eBay

Pros: Published CEA-2010 specifications list 110.6 dB at 20 Hz and 122.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 15” (381mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 571.5H x 609.6W x 457.2D mm cabinet and 49.4 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Full Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS30SE review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	122.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United States
Dimensions	22.5"H x 24"W x 18"D (571.5 x 609.6 x 457.2 mm)
Drivers	2x 15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Output SPL at 20 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	122.2 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	122.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	122.2 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	108.9 lbs (49.4 kg)

• Links
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS30SE Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS30SE vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV30F
  • Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS30SE vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #45 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - RBH Sound SV-1212PR: $1499 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Published CEA-2010 specifications list 108.5 dB at 20 Hz and 122.2 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 12” (305mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 838H x 386W x 581D mm cabinet and 49.9 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks. Discontinued.

Full RBH Sound SV-1212PR review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	122.2 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	33"H x 15.2"W x 22.9"D (838 x 386 x 581 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, LFE in/out), RCA (LFE in/out), RCA (stereo line)
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	94.3 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	100.7 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	103.8 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	108.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	115.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	120.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	123.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	122.5 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	121.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	121.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	121.7 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	122.2 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	110 lbs (49.9 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • RBH Sound SV-1212PR Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • RBH Sound SV-1212PR vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV30

Ranked #49 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - JTR Speakers Captivator RS1: $3,300 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 111.1 dB at 20 Hz and 121.8 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 533.4H x 533.4W x 457.2D mm cabinet and 53.1 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Full JTR Speakers Captivator RS1 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	121.8 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	21"H x 21"W x 18"D (533.4 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm)
Drivers	18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR, RCA
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	96.1 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	100.1 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	105.4 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	111.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	115.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	119.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	121.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	122.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	122.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	121.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	121.9 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	121.9 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5/3
Weight	117.1 lbs (53.1 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • JTR Speakers Captivator RS1 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • JTR Speakers Captivator RS1 vs Rythmik FV15HP
  • JTR Speakers Captivator RS1 vs HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP
  • JTR Speakers Captivator RS1 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #58 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Epik Subwoofers Empire: $6995 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 105.2 dB at 20 Hz and 120.6 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 15” (381mm) driver delivers formidable upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 457.2H x 558.8W x 609.6D mm cabinet and 54.4 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Full Epik Subwoofers Empire review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	120.6 dB
Country	USA
Dimensions	18"H x 22"W x 24"D (457.2 x 558.8 x 609.6 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	96.5 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	101.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	105.2 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	108.8 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	112.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	116.2 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	119.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	122.2 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	124.6 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	126.3 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	127.2 dB
Weight	119.9 lbs (54.4 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #63 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - SVS SB-4000: $1,800 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 98.5 dB at 20 Hz and 120.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 13.5” (343mm) driver delivers formidable upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 464.8H x 452.1W x 472.4D mm cabinet and 46.4 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full SVS SB-4000 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	120.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	18.3"H x 17.8"W x 18.6"D (464.8 x 452.1 x 472.4 mm)
Drivers	13.5" (343mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, LFE/stereo), RCA (LFE/stereo)
Measurement Source	Brian Kahn
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	98.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	101.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	108.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	116.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	121.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	123.0 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	102.3 lbs (46.4 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • SVS SB-4000 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brian Kahn; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • SVS SB-4000 vs SVS PB-4000
  • SVS SB-4000 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #66 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S: $2,500 eBay

Pros: Published CEA-2010 specifications list 102.6 dB at 20 Hz and 119.8 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 13.8” (351mm) driver delivers formidable upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 529.8H x 419.9W x 499.9D mm cabinet and 41.4 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	119.8 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white
Coaxial Input	No
Country	Norway
Dimensions	20.9"H x 16.5"W x 19.7"D (529.8 x 419.9 x 499.9 mm)
Drivers	2x 13.8" (351mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	90.3 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	96.4 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	102.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	107.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	110.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	114.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	121.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	121.2 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	122.3 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	121.4 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	120.4 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	10/5
Weight	91.3 lbs (41.4 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S vs Monoprice Monolith M-15 V2
  • Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #69 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Rythmik F18: $1,850 Rythmik Audio eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 106.2 dB at 20 Hz and 119.5 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 520.7H x 520.7W x 533.4D mm cabinet and 52.2 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Full Rythmik F18 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	119.5 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	20.5"H x 20.5"W x 21"D (520.7 x 520.7 x 533.4 mm)
Drivers	18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (2), RCA (line/LFE)
Measurement Source	Data-bass
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	93.7 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	97.4 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	102.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	106.2 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	110.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	114.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	117.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	119.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	120.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	121.2 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	121.4 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	121.4 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5/3
Weight	115.1 lbs (52.2 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Rythmik F18 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Data-bass; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Rythmik F18 vs Perlisten Audio R212s
  • Rythmik F18 vs Monoprice Monolith M15-S
  • Rythmik F18 vs Monoprice Monolith M-15 V2
  • Rythmik F18 vs SVS PB-4000
  • Rythmik F18 vs HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP
  • Rythmik F18 vs HSU Research VTF-15H MK2
  • Rythmik F18 vs Rythmik FV15HP
  • Rythmik F18 vs HSU Research VTF-3 MK3
  • See all 25 comparisons

Ranked #71 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Perlisten Audio R212s: $5,000 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 102.7 dB at 20 Hz and 119.2 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 12” (305mm) drivers delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 599.4H x 408.9W x 500.4D mm cabinet and 48.1 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full Perlisten Audio R212s review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	119.2 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	23.6"H x 16.1"W x 19.7"D (599.4 x 408.9 x 500.4 mm)
Drivers	2x 12" (305mm) drivers
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	RCA (2), XLR (2)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 15 Hz	98.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	102.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	107.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	112.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	116.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	120.6 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	121.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	121.7 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	121.9 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	106 lbs (48.1 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Perlisten Audio R212s Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Perlisten Audio R212s vs Rythmik F18
  • Perlisten Audio R212s vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #72 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Monoprice Monolith M15-S: $999 eBay

Pros: Published CEA-2010 specifications list 105.6 dB at 20 Hz and 119.0 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 15” (381mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 596.9H x 424.2W x 500.4D mm cabinet and 36.3 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.

Notes: Product # 35141

Full Monoprice Monolith M15-S review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	119.0 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	23.5"H x 16.7"W x 19.7"D (596.9 x 424.2 x 500.4 mm)
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Output SPL at 15 Hz	100.1 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	105.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	111.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	115.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	118.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	119.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	119.6 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	118.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	119.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	118.9 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	80 lbs (36.3 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Monoprice Monolith M15-S vs Rythmik F18
  • Monoprice Monolith M15-S vs Monoprice Monolith M-15 V2
  • Monoprice Monolith M15-S vs SVS PB-4000
  • Monoprice Monolith M15-S vs HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP
  • Monoprice Monolith M15-S vs HSU Research VTF-15H MK2
  • Monoprice Monolith M15-S vs Rythmik FV15HP
  • Monoprice Monolith M15-S vs Monoprice Monolith M-215
  • Monoprice Monolith M15-S vs Reaction Audio PV-15X
  • See all 16 comparisons

Ranked #73 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - SVS SB16-Ultra: $2,300 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 103.1 dB at 20 Hz and 119.0 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 16” (406mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 508.0H x 495.3W x 510.5D mm cabinet and 55.3 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Full SVS SB16-Ultra review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	119.0 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	20"H x 19.5"W x 20.1"D (508.0 x 495.3 x 510.5 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	16" (406mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, LFE/stereo), RCA (LFE/stereo)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	86.9 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	91.8 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	97.7 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	103.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	109.4 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	116.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	118.2 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	119.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	119.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	119.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	119.3 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	119.8 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	121.9 lbs (55.3 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • SVS SB16-Ultra Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • SVS SB16-Ultra vs JL Audio Fathom f113
  • SVS SB16-Ultra vs Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15SE

Ranked #74 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - JL Audio Fathom f113: $2799 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 104.3 dB at 20 Hz and 118.9 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 13.5” (343mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 501.6H x 419.1W x 488.9D mm cabinet and 59.0 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full JL Audio Fathom f113 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	118.9 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	19.7"H x 16.5"W x 19.2"D (501.6 x 419.1 x 488.9 mm)
Drivers	13.5" (343mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR combo (balanced, stereo/mono), RCA (unbalanced), XLR link output
Measurement Source	Ilkka Rissanen
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	94.5 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	99.7 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	104.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	108.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	112.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	117.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	119.5 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	119.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	119.2 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	3
Weight	130.1 lbs (59.0 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • JL Audio Fathom f113 vs SVS SB16-Ultra
  • JL Audio Fathom f113 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #75 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - RBH Sound Unrivaled 21-SF/R: $11,995 eBay

Pros: Manufacturer-supplied CEA-2010 data records 112.3 dB at 20 Hz and 118.8 dB through 40-80 Hz, with a passing result down to 10 Hz. The 21” carbon fiber driver and 4,000W thermal power handling gave this sub the first Extreme Bassaholic room rating on record.

Cons: At around 333 lbs, moving or placing this cabinet is a multi-person job, and the price puts it well outside typical home theater budgets.

Full RBH Sound Unrivaled 21-SF/R review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	118.8 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	27.3"H x 43"W x 21"D (692.2 x 1092.2 x 533.4 mm)
Drivers	21" carbon fiber driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	12-80Hz, ±3dB
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Output SPL at 10 Hz	91.3 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	97.7 dB
Output SPL at 14 Hz	100.8 dB
Output SPL at 16 Hz	105.5 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	112.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	117.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	120.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	119.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.4 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	118.7 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	119.2 dB
Power Handling	4000W thermal power handling
Weight	332.9 lbs (151.0 kg)

• Links
  • RBH Sound Unrivaled 21-SF/R Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • RBH Sound Unrivaled 21-SF/R vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #76 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Velodyne Acoustics DD-15+: $4,800 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 107.7 dB at 20 Hz and 118.6 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 15” (381mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 508.0H x 459.7W x 571.5D mm cabinet and 54.4 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks. Discontinued.

Notes: measured by soundandvision

Full Velodyne Acoustics DD-15+ review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	118.6 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Cabinet Color	black, wood
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	20"H x 18.1"W x 22.5"D (508.0 x 459.7 x 571.5 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (stereo balanced), RCA (unbalanced), speaker-level
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	107.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	112.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	116.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	118.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.9 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.2 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	119.9 lbs (54.4 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Velodyne Acoustics DD-15+ Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Velodyne Acoustics DD-15+ vs Velodyne Acoustics DD-18+

Ranked #79 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Velodyne Acoustics DD-18+: $5,000 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 106.4 dB at 20 Hz and 118.3 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 18” (457mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 576.6H x 525.8W x 650.2D mm cabinet and 64.4 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks. Discontinued.

Full Velodyne Acoustics DD-18+ review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	118.3 dB
Cabinet Color	black, wood
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	22.7"H x 20.7"W x 25.6"D (576.6 x 525.8 x 650.2 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	18" (457mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, L/R), with pass-through and high-pass outputs
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	87.6 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	92.2 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	101.8 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	106.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	111.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	116.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	118.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	119.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.3 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	116.5 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	115.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	113.5 dB
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	142 lbs (64.4 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Velodyne Acoustics DD-18+ Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Velodyne Acoustics DD-18+ vs Harbottle Audio C18 L1
  • Velodyne Acoustics DD-18+ vs Velodyne Acoustics DD-15+

Ranked #80 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - SVS SB13-Ultra: $1799 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 99.5 dB at 20 Hz and 118.3 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 13.5” (343mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 454.7H x 442.0W x 469.9D mm cabinet and 41.7 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Full SVS SB13-Ultra review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	118.3 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	17.9"H x 17.4"W x 18.5"D (454.7 x 442.0 x 469.9 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	13.5" (343mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA (stereo)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 10 Hz	86.0 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	91.6 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	95.6 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	99.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	104.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	111.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	115.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	117.9 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	119.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	120.3 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	120.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	119.9 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	91.9 lbs (41.7 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • SVS SB13-Ultra Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #82 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - REL Acoustics HT/1510 Predator II: $2,526.62 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 98.0 dB at 20 Hz and 118.1 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 15” (381mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 457.2H x 541.0W x 492.8D mm cabinet and 45.2 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full REL Acoustics HT/1510 Predator II review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	118.1 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	18"H x 21.3"W x 19.4"D (457.2 x 541.0 x 492.8 mm)
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 15 Hz	91.4 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	98.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	104.4 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	111.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	116.9 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.5 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	118.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	118.5 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	118.0 dB
Warranty	3
Weight	99.6 lbs (45.2 kg)

• Links
  • REL Acoustics HT/1510 Predator II Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • REL Acoustics HT/1510 Predator II vs Outlaw Audio Ultra-X13
  • REL Acoustics HT/1510 Predator II vs SVS PB12-Plus
  • REL Acoustics HT/1510 Predator II vs HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP
  • REL Acoustics HT/1510 Predator II vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra
  • REL Acoustics HT/1510 Predator II vs JTR Speakers Captivator S2

Ranked #90 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Kreisel Sound DXD-12012: $2,995 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 98.7 dB at 20 Hz and 116.5 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 12” (305mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 602.0H x 389.9W x 492.0D mm cabinet and 36.6 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full Kreisel Sound DXD-12012 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	116.5 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	23.7"H x 15.4"W x 19.4"D (602.0 x 389.9 x 492.0 mm)
Drivers	2x 12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (line, with pass-through), RCA (stereo)
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	98.7 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	104.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	106.7 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	115.2 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	117.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	117.2 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	80.7 lbs (36.6 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Kreisel Sound DXD-12012 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Kreisel Sound DXD-12012 vs Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V
  • Kreisel Sound DXD-12012 vs Paradigm Prestige 2000SW
  • Kreisel Sound DXD-12012 vs HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP
  • Kreisel Sound DXD-12012 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra
  • Kreisel Sound DXD-12012 vs JTR Speakers Captivator S2

Ranked #91 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - THIEL Audio SmartSub 1.12: Discontinued eBay

Pros: 12-inch sealed with 1250W peak DSP amplifier offers unmatched room correction and flexible internal crossover. EQ abilities comparable or superior to other subs. Natural sound without sacrificing musicality. Ideal for high-end audio integration.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full THIEL Audio SmartSub 1.12 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	1250W peak
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	117.5 dB
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	18.5" x 18" x 17" (470 x 457 x 432 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	40-80Hz
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA (stereo line)
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	105.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	111.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	115.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	114.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	117.9 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	120.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	117.1 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	(94.8 lbs (43 kg))
XLR Input	Yes

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Ranked #92 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Paradigm Prestige 2000SW: $2499 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 101.8 dB at 20 Hz and 116.1 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 15” (381mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 565.1H x 552.4W x 514.4D mm cabinet and 54.9 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full Paradigm Prestige 2000SW review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	116.1 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white, wood
Country	Canada
Dimensions	22.2"H x 21.7"W x 20.3"D (565.1 x 552.4 x 514.4 mm)
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 15 Hz	96.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	101.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	108.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	112.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	115.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	117.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	116.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	114.8 dB
Warranty	3
Weight	121 lbs (54.9 kg)

• Links
  • Paradigm Prestige 2000SW Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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Ranked #99 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Definitive Technology Descend DN15: $1,999.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 103.9 dB at 20 Hz and 112.9 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure pairs a 15” long-throw woofer with dual 15” passive radiators for very low distortion and true 20Hz extension.

Cons: Output tops out lower than other large subwoofers in this price range, and there’s no XLR input.

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Amplifier Power	500W RMS / 1500W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	112.9 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	23.4"H x 24.1"W x 24.9"D (595.4 x 613.4 x 632.7 mm)
Drivers	15" driver + 2x 15" passive radiators
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	20-150Hz, ±3dB
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	83.2 dB
Output SPL at 16 Hz	97.4 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	103.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	107.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	110.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	113.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	113.5 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	112.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	111.6 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	111.0 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	110.6 dB
Weight	114.6 lbs (52.0 kg)

• Links
  • Definitive Technology Descend DN15 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Definitive Technology Descend DN15 vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #101 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Monoprice Monolith M12-S: $599 eBay

Pros: Published CEA-2010 specifications list 100.1 dB at 20 Hz and 112.7 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 12” (305mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 500.4H x 391.2W x 424.2D mm cabinet and 44.7 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Notes: Product # 35142

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CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	112.7 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	19.7"H x 15.4"W x 16.7"D (500.4 x 391.2 x 424.2 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Manufacturer
Output SPL at 15 Hz	95.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	100.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	104.0 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	108.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	112.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	113.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	113.8 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	113.7 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	113.7 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	98.5 lbs (44.7 kg)

• Links
  • Monoprice Monolith M12-S Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Monoprice Monolith M12-S vs HSU Research VTF-3 MK3 with Turbocharger
  • Monoprice Monolith M12-S vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Ranked #102 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Velodyne Acoustics DD-15: $2495 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 93.0 dB at 20 Hz and 112.0 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 15” (381mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 457.2H x 457.2W x 450.8D mm cabinet and 45.4 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Full Velodyne Acoustics DD-15 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	112.0 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	18"H x 18"W x 17.7"D (457.2 x 457.2 x 450.8 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 20 Hz	93.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	101.0 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	107.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	110.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	113.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	113.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	112.0 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	114.0 dB
Weight	100.1 lbs (45.4 kg)

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Velodyne Acoustics DD-15 vs Genelec 7070A

Ranked #104 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Magico Audio ASUB: $6,500 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 94.3 dB at 20 Hz and 111.1 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 10” (254mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 457.2H x 368.3W x 447.0D mm cabinet and 49.0 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full Magico Audio ASUB review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	111.1 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	18"H x 14.5"W x 17.6"D (457.2 x 368.3 x 447.0 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (with through-output), RCA
Measurement Source	Brian Kahn
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	94.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	99.8 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	105.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	110.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	112.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	111.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	109.1 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	108 lbs (49.0 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Magico Audio ASUB Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brian Kahn; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Magico Audio ASUB vs Genelec HTS4B
  • Magico Audio ASUB vs Genelec 7070A
  • Magico Audio ASUB vs HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP
  • Magico Audio ASUB vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra
  • Magico Audio ASUB vs JTR Speakers Captivator S2

Ranked #108 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - SVS SB13-Plus: $1399 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 92.3 dB at 20 Hz and 108.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 13” (330mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 431.8H x 431.8W x 457.2D mm cabinet and 43.1 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.

Full SVS SB13-Plus review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	108.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	17"H x 17"W x 18"D (431.8 x 431.8 x 457.2 mm)
Drivers	13" (330mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	92.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	97.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	97.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	108.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	108.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	108.1 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	95 lbs (43.1 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • SVS SB13-Plus Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
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Ranked #110 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Sonus Faber Gravis VI: $7,978.80 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 86.0 dB at 20 Hz and 106.3 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 12” (305mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 614.7H x 447.0W x 584.2D mm cabinet and 52.0 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Full Sonus Faber Gravis VI review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	106.3 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Cabinet Color	black, wood
Country	Italy
Dimensions	24.2"H x 17.6"W x 23"D (614.7 x 447.0 x 584.2 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Measurement Source	Dennis Burger
Output SPL at 20 Hz	86.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	99.0 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	101.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	104.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	107.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	108.0 dB
Weight	114.6 lbs (52.0 kg)

• Links
  • Sonus Faber Gravis VI Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Dennis Burger; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.