Sub Recommendation reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 130 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 49 posts to rank the best Sub Recommendation brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hometheater, r/CarAV, r/Subliminal, r/BudgetAudiophile, r/Watches. Top-rated brands include JL Audio (4.7/5), SVS (4.1/5), HSU (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews130
Subreddits17
Posts49
Brands75
Products71
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#1
JL Audio
4.7
(11)
"That's my Go to for Sound Quality."
"Jlaudio tw3"
"Jl tw3 is they best shallow woofer I have seen"
"Spend the money on the JL TW3."
"I had a pair of 10” tw3s in a previous truck, they were amazing."
"Just had the tw3 put in a stealthbox under back seat in my chevy colorado. That thing is a monster."
"Everybody also says the JL TW3 is as good as you can get if you have the money."
"Jl w1v3 are 300 RMS @ 4Ω and sound great imo."
"These are best sounding subs I’ve personally played with in a small sealed box."
"A JL Audio 8W1v3 is 3.83 inches deep."
#2
SVS
4.1
(8)
"Svs or if you can stretch budget the hsu VTF-2 MK5."
"SVS Sub is yummy."
"I would go with the SVS especially if you can find one for $350."
"The SVS, or if that goes, the Elac from the options provided."
"The later are way cleaner and beefier."
"Pretty sure the sb1000 is."
"SB-1000, RSL Speedwoofer 10s, Monolith THX, Rythmik L12 and Hsu VTF-2 are your best options around that price point."
"But if all you want is a good experience, you might be fine."
#3
HSU
4.4
(7)
"I was shopping the same models and ended up going with Hsu VTF-2 MK 5. It's a little outside your budget at $689, but you have a really big space for a single sub."
"Everyone on this sub will recommend HSU or Rythmik subs."
"If you want no regrets get the HSU."
"Consider the HSU VTF-2 MK5 for $689 + shipping"
"The HSU would be a good pick as would the Klipsch 1600sw if you find it on sale."
"I like 2 x hsu for that space and media played."
"With a $350 budget, keep searching for 'svs' and 'hsu' on local classifieds."
#4
Klipsch
4.2
(6)
"Out of the options available to you for $600-700, the Klipsch RP1400SW far and away has the most output."
"Push to $700 budget and wait for Klipsch RP-1400SW to go on sale."
"I would probably pick up a Klipsch RP1400SW for $700."
"Klipsch RP1200SW will dig deeper than those two. 529 right now on Adorama."
"Klipsch 1600sw if you find it on sale."
"Two Klipsch RP-1400SW for $1400.00 when they’re on sale or a single 15” Monolith for $1049.99 when on sale."
#5
RSL
4.2
(6)
"For sub 1k, you should get RSL Speedwoofer 12S."
"RSL Speedwoofer 10S."
"Or RSL Speedwoofer 12S for $799."
"Check to see if RSL has Outlet subs, thats how I got my first one."
"Look at RSL Speedwoofer 10S."
"RSL speed woofer that some recommended will be a bit too small"
#6
Rythmik
4.6
(5)
"Rythmik would be a great choice with the FV15HP and FV18."
"Rythmik would be a great choice with the FV15HP and FV18."
"Dual Rythmik FV18’s would be $3400."
"They also have their FVX15 and FV15HP’s."
"They also have their FVX15 and FV15HP’s."
#7
Rolex
5.0
(3)
"2nding a vintage model, honestly will be picking up a 16570 soon when I go back to Japan this year."
"14060M 2-liner is arguably peak Submariner."
"Pick up a late 90s/early 2000s vintage model. Will be the watch and size you want."
#8
Monolith
5.0
(3)
"Best performance for the money. I have a Monolith 15" THX personally."
"The monolith thx 13 is also currently on sale for $1500 and I've been very happy with mine."
"Look at 2x Monolith 15”."
#9
Q Acoustics
4.7
(3)
"I would get the q acoustics then. It has 2x more power, I'm sure has better build quality, and will follow you as you upgrade in the future."
"Of the options you identified, I would get the q acoustics sub, and use a speaker level to line level converter and rca cord to connect the sub."
"That Q Acoustics looks like a very well built sub."
#10
Fluance
4.7
(3)
"Another vote for the Fluance. Mine is paired with an Ortofon Bronze cart and it’s fantastic."
"Fluance RT85N will be the best bang for your buck under $500."
"I was leaning towards the Fluance RT85N and right now they are offering a free Preamp and free shipping all for $4"
#11
Stereo Integrity
4.3
(3)
"Has been such a pleasant sub."
"For your budget I'd say stereo integrity."
"Consider the Stereo Integrity BM11."
#12
PowerSoundAudio
5.0
(2)
"Another brand worth looking at is PowerSoundAudio with their V1500 and V1801."
"Another brand worth looking at is PowerSoundAudio with their V1500 and V1801."
#13
Tudor
4.5
(2)
"Go Tudor Black Bay 58/54. Doesnt get any better sizewise."
"How about the Pelagos instead? On the upside, it has a date complication and no Pepsi bezel."
#14
PB
4.5
(2)
"Rocks the house."
"Seems like a second pb2000 would be plenty for a 2400 cubic foot room."
#15
GSPro
4.0
(2)
"Both options are great value. If you just want the range, there is no subscription. If you want to play real courses, GSPRO is the best option but requires a gaming computer"
"Skytrak and EML both offer course play with a sub."
#16
Elac
4.0
(2)
"Most Elac subs have that."
"I just picked up an Elac SUB3010 on black Friday."
#17
Sansui
4.0
(2)
"When in doubt go with team Mountains and Waters: Sansui AU-717, AU-517 if you want to save some money"
"How about a Sansui AU-222. Small, sounds great, looks great, sub $500"
#18
Pioneer
4.0
(2)
"Its clear and crisp and not super expensive"
"Pioneer made some integrated amps that were on the smaller size in the mid-90s. Pioneer A-656 was smaller. I've seen decent reviews on some of those units, and I've seen them for around 500 bucks."
#19
Alpine
3.5
(2)
"The [Apline R 8] would pair nicely just remember its got a long basket IMO for an 8."
"As stated amazon isn’t authorized so yeah you save $30 bucks, but alpine won’t honor the warranty if you have an issue."
#20
Illusion Audio
5.0
(1)
"Illusion Audio shallow sub > all"
#21
Rega
5.0
(1)
"I was able to get a used Rega io for €330, it was in mint condition and sounds amazing in my opinion."
#22
NAD
5.0
(1)
"NAD D 3020 V2. It’s very compact and cost $499 (used price or refurbished is half of that). It has a great phono stage and has decent Bluetooth."
#23
Aleyas
5.0
(1)
"Aleyas one is amazing."
#24
She Manifested That
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend checking out my channel She Manifested That — it’s a space where ✧ subliminals meet soft power ✧."
#25
Kottie
5.0
(1)
"Its the best"
#26
Psyche
5.0
(1)
"Its j cup sub is insane"
#27
Titan
5.0
(1)
"I want it I got it"
#28
I Want It I Got It
5.0
(1)
"I recommend I want it I got it's desired face sub."
#29
Sundown
5.0
(1)
"Always sundown"
#30
Meglio
5.0
(1)
"I second Meglio. All of their food is pretty good, but their meatballs are excellent."
#31
9th Street on Main
5.0
(1)
"There's a new place in Yardley Borough called 9th Street on Main that has great sandwiches, and their meatball parm is specifically very good."
#32
SVS PB-1000 Pro
5.0
(1)
"Duals of either sub are good for up to about 4,000 cubic feet."
#33
Slade
5.0
(1)
"Have you tried Slade?"
#34
Design Me
5.0
(1)
"Design me puff me line! It’s a clarifying shampoo"
#35
Facial Harmony and Symmetry
5.0
(1)
"Try facial harmony and symmetry subs they really help"
#36
Monoprice
5.0
(1)
"These are on sale and they are killer. Insane sale."
#37
SB
5.0
(1)
"Is 1700 right now while supplies last."
#38
RP
5.0
(1)
"It made a huge difference and digs low"
#39
SB-1000 Pro
5.0
(1)
"Ended up picking up an SB-1000 Pro used locally so will be setting that up this weekend."
#40
Explorer
5.0
(1)
"I recommend this as a superior upgrade to the Dugong."
#41
Creative
5.0
(1)
"Save money and go with this one: Creative Stage."
#42
Fosgate
4.0
(1)
"Fosgate amps are pretty good and are worth the money"
#43
Audio Dynamics
4.0
(1)
"I am going with an Audio Dynamics AD4210 D2 and ADX1.5K.1 setup in a small ported enclosure.. Should pound nicely.."
#44
Aickar
4.0
(1)
"I got an aickar or moock silver one and it’s great."
#45
Rockville
4.0
(1)
"I got the Rockville SS8P powered subwoofer. Someone on YouTube did a video of their install. So I followed their lead. It is made out of metal and fits right under the floormat in the passenger foot well."
#46
Monta
4.0
(1)
"Monta Oceanking"
#47
Neiko
4.0
(1)
"I have that same set of neiko calipers and am quite happy with them."
#48
iGaging
4.0
(1)
"Igaging is good, I have one."
#49
Square
4.0
(1)
"Square offers course play for "credits" per hole."
#50
B1G
4.0
(1)
"I got b1g and I find that better than s8k to be honest."
#51
Strong8K
4.0
(1)
"I think strong8k is great and plan to keep as extra/ backup."
#52
Moza Morphs
4.0
(1)
"Moza morphs ones were pretty good if there still up."
#53
Gigi
4.0
(1)
"Any sub with wl by gigi."
#54
Eggtopia
4.0
(1)
"Recently made a job sub."
#55
DC Audio
4.0
(1)
"They are pricey but very worth it."
#56
Edifier
4.0
(1)
"Edifier t5 or similar on amazon perhaps?"
#57
Da Vinci's
4.0
(1)
"Da Vinci's pizza in Feasterville has a pretty great one."
#58
Dominick's
4.0
(1)
"I would assume Dominick’s makes a good one. Would start there."
#59
Colonial Farms
4.0
(1)
"I've always enjoyed Colonial Farms and you can't get more convenient or local than that!"
#60
Guido's Steaks
4.0
(1)
"I heard Guido's Steaks in Bensalem has a good meatball sub."
#61
MartySub
4.0
(1)
"One of the popular diy subs at AVSforum is the Martysub."
#62
PAC
4.0
(1)
"Get a bypass from PAC, Navi, or Axxess."
#63
Moza Morph
4.0
(1)
"I am currently using a sub by moza morph, it contains math affirmations."
#64
Clean & Pure
4.0
(1)
"Check out what I found at Ulta Beauty!"
#65
Tang Band
4.0
(1)
"Tang band makes a good 6" but you will need multiple to make a difference."
#66
CompRT
4.0
(1)
"300-Watt Dual 1-Ohm"
#67
Nubert
4.0
(1)
"The later are way cleaner and beefier."
#68
Kicker
4.0
(1)
"I am pretty happy with them."
#69
Arc Audio
3.0
(1)
"A Series 10 Inch by Arc Audio"
#70
Ohmi
3.0
(1)
"Try subs from Ohmi"
#71
StealthBox
3.0
(1)
"BEST option would be a StealthBox, but good luck finding one."
#72
Jamo
3.0
(1)
"Jamo C910 and C912 would be good options if you want to keep it cheap."
#73
T2
3.0
(1)
"I wouldn't go with the t2 as I feel personally you can get more bang for your buck."
#74
Kanto
2.0
(1)
"The Kanto Sub8 is not even comparable to a Nubert or SVS."
#75
Biolage
1.0
(1)
"I agree, it was the best for curly/wavy hair, It didn’t weigh it down."
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