Subwoofers News & Reviews

Joey Roth Ceramic Subwoofer Review

Joey Roth’s latest addition to his strange and beautiful little speaker set outperforms its paltry “.1” system status with a gorgeous display of musicality. (7.5 out of 10) Pros Warm, musical...
Subwoofer Back Panel Controls Explained

Andrew Welker, Axiom Audio Design Engineer, explains the subwoofer controls and amplifier settings on the back panel of powered subwoofers, and offers advice on what you may need to adjust. The...
Triad InWall Bronze/4 SlimSub

Triad Speakers just released the InWall Bronze/4 SlimSub, an in-wall subwoofer utilizing a long-throw 10-inch aluminum driver in a narrow enclosure with a flat grill that mounts flush to wall. Measuring...
SVS SB13-Ultra Compact Home Theater Subwoofer Review

The mad scientists at SVS have outdone themselves with an audiophile-grade compact sub that’s guaranteed to piss off the neighbors. (3.5 out of 4) Bet Your Bottom Dollar There’s no other...
SVS SB13-Ultra Subwoofer Review

If there is a more perfect subwoofer in production today, we haven’t heard it yet. (9.5 out of 10) Pros Deadly-powerful amplifier Highly percussive and violently explosive Natural attack and decay...
PSB SubSeries 125 Subwoofer

PSB Speakers announced the compact and affordable SubSeries 125 home theater bass reflex subwoofer, which features a 125-watt amplifier and 8-inch woofer with polypropylene cone. It replaces the SubSeries 1. Power has...
SVS SB13-Ultra Subwoofer

SVS has introduced their top-of-the-line cabinet-type subwoofer, the 1000-watt DSP Controlled, SB13-Ultra, which utilizes a 13.5-inch driver in a compact sealed enclosure. Designed to deliver the most vigorous, versatile bass performance...
SVS SB-1000 and PB-1000 Subwoofers

SVS just introduced two 300-watt powered subwoofers, each priced at $499. The PB-1000 is the larger-sized of the two and offers a 10-inch driver in a ported enclosure. While the smaller...
Sonos Sub Review

Sonos finds some missing oomph with its Sub wireless subwoofer, a potent box of boom to round out the bottom of end of your Sonos system, no wires needed. (8 out...
Power Sound Audio XV-15 Subwoofer Review

Performance: (4 out of 5) Value: (4.5 out of 5) Upstart home audio company Power Sound Audio’s entry into the internet direct subwoofer arena a few months ago with the PowerX...
Aperion Audio Bravus II 12D Review

Performance: (4 out of 5) Value: (4 out of 5) The Aperion Audio Bravus II 12D is a relatively compact (15.5” in^3) 650 watt powered subwoofer with one active and dual...
MartinLogan Dynamo 1000w Review

This is one of those few subwoofers that can nimbly navigate the divide between the nuanced music performance and explosive movie tracks and successfully meet the demands for both. (8.5 out...
digiZoid ZO2 Personal Subwoofer Review

The real story here is the price. At just under $120, the digiZoid ZO2 Personal Subwoofer is practically an impulse buy. If it really does save your phone’s battery, those with...
Energy Power 10 & Power 12 Subwoofers Review

No, the performance numbers of the Energy Power 10 and Power 12 subwoofers won’t blow you away. But these subs are not for you. With price tags at $199 and $299...
Sunfire HRSIW8 Dual 8″ In-Wall Subwoofer Review

The problem with the Sunfire HRSIW8 in-wall subwoofer system is the price. At $1700, a response only down to 33Hz is pretty unimpressive. It is not hard to find other in-wall...
Power Sound Audio XV-30 Subwoofer Review

Using the most rigorous measurement techniques, you can feel confident that the Power Sound Audio XV30 performance claims are on the level. Sporting two 15″ woofers in a box big enough...
Velodyne Impact 12 Review

While the Impact 12 admittedly lacks some of the refinement that its $1,000+ brethren offer, it delivers seriously impressive performance at a price anyone can live with. (8 out of 10)...
SVS SB12-NSD Subwoofer Review

As the smallest subwoofer in the entire SVSound lineup and also the one requiring the least amount of cash outlay to own, one might reasonably expect that the SB12-NSD would exhibit...
Sonos SUB Wireless Subwoofer Announced

Sonos just released a wireless subwoofer that seamlessly integrates with the Sonos whole-home digital music systems, called the Sonos SUB. Sonos claims their new SUB will fill any room with thick...
Cadence Sound CSX15 Mark II Subwoofer Review

In tough economic times, shoppers are always looking for a good deal. Enter the Cadence CSX15 MKII. This brawny subwoofer tips the scales at a hefty 88lbs and packs a 15″...