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QSC KW181 Subwoofer
B

32 reviews

$1500
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muzeekworld
$1500
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ebay (USED)
Easy setup and mounting
Attractive design
Heavy and bulky
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Polk Audio PSW10
B

63 reviews

$189
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Amazon
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#76 most mentioned
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Internal bracing and MDF construction
Good budget option for those new to the hobby or looking for a secondary subwoofer
Requires a Y-splitter cable for connection
Dayton Audio SUB-1200
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44 reviews

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Wirecutter · The Best Budget Subwoofer
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Great for a budget sound system
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Comes with a 10 or 15 dollar off coupon from Parts Express
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Sound is good
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Base sound
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Good for a garage gym
Dayton Audio SUB-1000L
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27 reviews

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Wirecutter · The Best Budget Subwoofer
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Great for the price
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Sound is good
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Easy to mount on wall
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Comes damaged anyways
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Amp is not 100 watts
Elac SUB1010
B

52 reviews

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#111 most mentioned
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Great for adding punch and boom to your system
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Adds a little bit of warmth to the sound
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Good value for the price
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Requires a powerful amp to work well
Klipsch R-100SW
B

26 reviews

Compatibility with other Klipsch speakers
Tight and controlled bass
Some users have experienced humming or other issues
BIC America Formula F-12
B

129 reviews

Can deliver satisfying results for most people
Recommended by many reviewers for those on a budget
Some concerns about build quality and potential vibration issues
Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12" 120 Watt Powered Subwoofer
B

45 reviews

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Great for home theater
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Unsung hero in the home theater subwoofer category
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Operation is fine, with some exception
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Owner experience not great
JBL SUB 550P
C

23 reviews

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#92 most mentioned
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Great for a budget
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Good sound quality
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Takes two power inputs
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Comes with speaker outputs (8 extra outputs)