Best subwoofer on Reddit
184 reviews from r/BudgetAudiophile, r/hometheater, r/KEF and 10 more subreddits
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#1
RSL
4.6
(47)
"RSL Speedwoofer 10E for $300 is the play. Lightyears ahead of the Flexus sub 100 and the Klipsch R-121SW."
"Which gets rave reviews (sub and company)."
"I will always recommend the RSL Speedwoofer 12s."
"RSL Speedwoofer 10E"
"It is great for gaming and music."
"Great piece of gear for my 2.1 stereo setup."
"If you are not committed to REL or Polk, you should take a look at RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII."
"I have two RSL Speedwoofer 10E's and I couldn't be happier."
"Speedwoofer is what you want. Love RSL."
"RSL Speedwoofer 10S is likely the best option."
#2
SVS
4.7
(36)
"SVS 3000Micro is an excellent sub for music!"
"There’s no way one of those baddies isn’t going to absolutely crush your expectations."
"Sb3000 will rock ur world."
"I just got an svs sb1000 for 479."
"The SVS PB3000 is a fantastic performer."
"Small and easy to place. DSP to help with peaks. Surprising output for its size."
"Couldn’t be more happy with my choice."
"Is a solid option"
"For $1600 you could get a SVS PB 3000. I can vouch for its performance in a home theater setup."
"I much prefer the PB-1000 pro for both music and movies."
#3
Klipsch
4.6
(13)
"I would like to suggest klipsch Flexus series but if money isn’t an issue then checkout devialet dione."
"Just an amazing soundbar, especially for the price."
"The RP-1600SW is impossible to beat."
"I would only go with the RP series subs."
"The R120-SW is 50% off right now."
"Klipsch RP-1400SW is on a ridiculous sale for $700."
"That's a really solid option for the price."
"I went with Klipsch, and I have no regrets."
"If u wana spend under 1k per sub, Klipsch or RSL."
"Klipsch RP-1400 if you want monster bass."
#4
REL
4.5
(10)
"REL is the best known so prices stay high but if you look for subs by BK Electronics or MJ Acoustics you may well find a bargain"
"I just got a REL t7x to pair with my lsx ii for a room maybe a few feet smaller and I would highly recommend it."
"The kc62 blends into any speakers from what I’ve found."
"Absolutely incredible."
"You can often find the Rel T/5X for $500 or less."
"Check if you can find a second hand model from REL, MJ Acoustics, BK Electronics, M&K, B&W, Sunfire, Velodyne."
"Very good integration and I think it works well for near field."
"I've seen RELs go for under 200$. That's what I'd get."
"Check out REL."
"I like Rel subs for music and use in Home theater system."
#5
HSU
4.4
(7)
"HSU ULS-15 MK2 is unbeatable around $1000."
"Take a look at the Hsu Research ULS-15 MK2, it’s a 15” sub but pretty compact."
"HSU research VTF2."
"HSU is a good option."
"Go up a bit on your budget and get the HSU that's just under 1k."
"I would go for the Hsu."
"Check out HSU subwoofers, you can tune their subs for both tastes."
#6
KEF
4.7
(6)
"I couldnt be happier."
"The KC62 is so good that it doesn’t feel like a subwoofer."
"I have the KEF LSX with the KEF Qube 10b and it is great in a nearfield setup like this."
"I would definitely recommend this combo!"
"I think the KC62 will be a good match for the current setup."
"...leaning pretty hard toward the KC62 if I can get one on sale."
#7
JBL
4.0
(6)
"JBL Basspro Hub is solid."
"Or the JBL Stadium Basspro Hub. 600 watt RMS subwoofer that mounts in your spare tire."
"JBL Fuse, dual “ enclosures that can go under your seat, or mounted together in your trunk."
"I put the jbl version of that sub in mine."
"I got the JBL Bar 300 for 250€."
"I have a JBL Basspro powered subwoofer."
#8
Monoprice
4.2
(5)
"Monorpice has the Monolith M10 V2 on sale right now."
"Fairly cheap too."
"Https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=41498 for $220, get two."
"Monoprice Monolith 10 is on sale for $529."
"I just saw this monoprice sub for $135.00 free shipping."
#9
Dayton
4.0
(4)
"I have 2 Dayton 10” subs and they’re great."
"If you want to save money use the box and just put some Dayton amps and subs in there"
"Buy used even not working. Partsexpress for a new sub driver and an amp."
"If you want to save money use the box and just put some Dayton amps and subs in there."
#10
Dayton Audio
4.7
(3)
"My vote for the sub is: Dayton Audio SUB-1500."
"Dayton Audio UMII12-22 Ultimax II"
"Fairly cheap too."
#11
Kanto
4.3
(3)
"I have the kanto yu4s and the sub8 and they sound amazing."
"Kanto Sub8."
"Here's some CEA2010 testing of sub8 in case it helps you make a decision."
#12
Kicker
4.3
(3)
"Id say a kicker compvr. I have a 12” and it bangs"
"Consider the kicker 12 TRTP or 10 TRTP down firing passive radiator loaded Subwoofers."
"It's rated to output 190W x1 @ 4 ohm. So I'd rock something like the Kicker 50CWCS124."
#13
Elac
4.0
(3)
"Buy an Elac Sub1010. New. $150. Excellent value."
"Not extremely powerful but it's the job."
"Not extremely powerful but it's the job."
#14
Rythmik
4.0
(3)
"I'd likely buy Rythmik."
"Save some bucks and check out the Rythmik L12."
"If you want something that will be actually good and last you 10+ years, I'd suggest a budget of at least $600 and look at Rythmik, SVS, RSL (12s or better), HSU"
#15
Speedwoofer
5.0
(2)
"Get the Speedwoofer."
"It is the best in the price range."
#16
Sundown
4.5
(2)
"Go with sundown. They have the best reputation."
"Whatever fits your budget."
#17
PSA
4.5
(2)
"PSA and be done with it."
"I have been looking heavy into the PSA brand."
#18
BK Electronics
4.5
(2)
"Depending on your room, you should either get dual BK Electronics Monolith Plus subs."
"Just look online - you should be able to pick up a MJ Acoustics Pro 50 or a BK Electronics Gemini II for 200 or less."
#19
Polk
4.0
(2)
"I see people recommending Polk PSW10 with these speakers."
"Polk ES8"
#20
Nemesis
5.0
(1)
"I’ve heard their woofers and WOW"
#21
Vera-Fi
5.0
(1)
"I don't think the Vera-Fi Vanguard Caldera can be beat at $199."
#22
Hsu
5.0
(1)
"Great service and I love mine."
#23
Martin Logan
5.0
(1)
"I just purchased two Martin Logan Dynamo subwoofers in working condition."
#24
GRS
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend the GRS 8SW-4 8" Poly Cone Subwoofer."
#25
Ambeo
5.0
(1)
"Best one? Ambeo Max, no contest with arc ultra, the Max is the best."
#26
Hsu Research
5.0
(1)
"Get two Hsu Research TN1s."
#27
Episode
5.0
(1)
"I have an Episode Mega D. This thing is insane."
#28
Crown
5.0
(1)
"Crown amplifier of your choice. I use an xli1500."
#29
MJ Acoustics
4.0
(1)
"Just look online - you should be able to pick up a MJ Acoustics Pro 50 or a BK Electronics Gemini II for 200 or less."
#30
SSA
4.0
(1)
"SSA ICON."
#31
Digital Designs
4.0
(1)
"Would do a Digital Designs (DD Audio) 712F."
#32
Emotiva
4.0
(1)
"Emotiva 12" with RCA level filter for example."
#33
DC
4.0
(1)
"Whatever fits your budget."
#34
Soundqubed
4.0
(1)
"Whatever fits your budget."
#35
American Bass
4.0
(1)
"Whatever fits your budget."
#36
BIC America
4.0
(1)
"New on Amazon for $250."
#37
Starke
4.0
(1)
"I'm very impressed by my Starke SW10."
#38
PowerSoundAudio
4.0
(1)
"Also check out PowerSoundAudio; you can maybe get a deal on a 15 or 18."
#39
BIC
4.0
(1)
"Bic pl-300 might be a good option for you."
#40
Athena
4.0
(1)
"I think you should buy my Athena AS-P400 off me for $150."
#41
Ground Zero
4.0
(1)
"I would go for the Ground Zero 8" SQ."
#42
Alpine
4.0
(1)
"I have a 10" slim Alpine."
#43
JL Audio
4.0
(1)
"Jl audio makes good shallows too."
#44
PSW10
3.0
(1)
"PSW10 for 75 is ok I guess, but it's not exactly a good sub."
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