The Dayton Audio SUB-1000L is rated 3.4/5 for sound quality, #26 of 73 Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Dayton Audio
#26 Dayton Audio SUB-1000L: $209.98 Amazon $209.98 eBay
Same family: the Dayton Audio SUB-1200 (larger subwoofer, rated 3.8/5) and the Dayton Audio SUB-1500 (larger subwoofer, rated 3.6/5). See every Dayton Audio Subwoofers generation.
Pros: A budget low profile 10 inch subwoofer only 15 cm tall, made to slide under a couch or bed. Independent CEA-2010 testing records 89.9 dB at 20 Hz and 110.0 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, bottom 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 152.4H x 635.0W x 400.0D mm cabinet and 12.9 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.
Notes: low profile (<8in)
| Released | 2014 (12 years ago) |
|---|---|
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.0 dB |
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 6”H x 25”W x 15.7”D (152.4 x 635.0 x 400.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 89.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 96.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 100.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 114.7 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 28.4 lbs (12.9 kg) |
Price history
$209.98 is 40 percent above its typical $150 over the last three months, and it has been as low as $150 (Jul 2026). It may be worth waiting for a sale.
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- Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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