The Dayton Audio MKSX4 ranks #14 out of 48 total Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) for sound quality. See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Dayton Audio
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#14 Dayton Audio MKSX4: $144.98 Passive Amazon eBay
Pros: Four 4-inch drivers in a low-profile (under 8-inch) cabinet deliver 106.2dB CEA-2010-A average, the best output-per-dollar of any passive subwoofer tested.
Cons: Budget-tier output at 112.2 dB, four small 4-inch drivers, ported room dependency, and $145 price point.
Notes: low profile (<8in)
How it compares: Just above it: Revel B8 - $355 more. Just below it: OSD (Optimal Speaker Design) SS8 - $104 more, 1.2dB less max output.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 112.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 16"H x 5.9"W x 14"D (406.4 x 149.9 x 355.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 4x 4" (102mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, rear |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 84.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 101.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 112.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 116.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 118.3 dB |
| Passive | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 26.9 lbs (12.2 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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