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Best Active Subwoofers 2025

Top-rated active subwoofers 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For DJ For Electronic Music For Dance For Hip Hop For Large Venues For Bass Extension
BRANDS: RCF the box pro LD Systems EV DAS Audio Seeburg Acoustic Line HK Audio FBT dB Technologies Yamaha JBL Behringer the box QSC Alto
Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1001dp+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1001dp+

by Seeburg Acoustic Line
Dance Large Venues Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport
  • • May overpower smaller venues

Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1001dp+Active High-Power SubwooferBass reflex cabinetEquipment: 1x 10" wooferPower:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 382042
$2,030
Buy at Thomann View Details
dB Technologies Sub 618 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

dB Technologies Sub 618

by dB Technologies
Large Venues Dance Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
✗ CONS
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings
  • • May overpower smaller venues

dB Technologies Sub 618Active Subwoofer1 x 18" Bass reflex subwooferPower: 600 W RMS1200 W Peak (Class D...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 408635
$855
Buy at Thomann View Details
dB Technologies Sub 615 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

dB Technologies Sub 615

by dB Technologies
Bass Extension Hip Hop Dance
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
  • • High-power bass reproduction
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport
  • • May overpower smaller venues

dB Technologies Sub 615Active Subwoofer1 x 15 "Bass reflex subwooferPower: 600 W RMS1200 W peak (Class D...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 408633
$692
Buy at Thomann View Details
dB Technologies SUB 612 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

dB Technologies SUB 612

by dB Technologies
Large Venues Bass Extension Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
  • • High-power bass reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings
  • • May overpower smaller venues

dB Technologies SUB 612Active SubwooferEquipped with a 12" woofer and 2.5" voice coilPower: 600 W RMS / 1200...

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 433356
$501
Buy at Thomann View Details
Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1802dp - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1802dp

by Seeburg Acoustic Line
Hip Hop Dance Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
  • • High-power bass reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer

Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1802dpActive High-Performance SubwooferWith 1-channel amplifier electronics with...

⭐ 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 571888
$5,828
Buy at Thomann View Details
Seeburg Acoustic Line K Sub 1801 dp - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Seeburg Acoustic Line K Sub 1801 dp

by Seeburg Acoustic Line
Electronic Music DJ Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• High-power bass reproduction
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
  • • High-power bass reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer

Seeburg Acoustic Line K Sub 1801 dpActive High-Performance Subwoofer with DSPWith single-channel amplifier electronics...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 382104
$3,273
Buy at Thomann View Details
Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1201dp+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1201dp+

by Seeburg Acoustic Line
Bass Extension Hip Hop Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
  • • High-power bass reproduction
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower smaller venues
  • • Expensive addition to PA system

Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1201dp+Active High-Performance SubwooferBass reflex housingEquipped with: 1x 12"...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 326063
$2,199
Buy at Thomann View Details
the box pro A 218 LA Subwoofer - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

the box pro A 218 LA Subwoofer

by the box pro
Large Venues Bass Extension Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
  • • High-power bass reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
  • • Expensive addition to PA system

the box pro A 218 LA SubwooferActive Double 18" SubwooferWith 4" diaphragm compression driverClass D...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 313916
$2,748
Buy at Thomann View Details
dB Technologies Sub 918 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

dB Technologies Sub 918

by dB Technologies
Large Venues Dance Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive addition to PA system
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport

dB Technologies Sub 918Active 18" Bass reflex subwoofer with 4" voice coilPower: 900 W / RMS1800 W /...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 466789
$1,538
Buy at Thomann View Details
DAS Audio Action-S218A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

DAS Audio Action-S218A

by DAS Audio
Bass Extension Electronic Music Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Often includes crossover for main speakers
✓ PROS
  • • High-power bass reproduction
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower smaller venues
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport

DAS Audio Action-S218AActive Bass Reflex SubwooferClass-D amplifierPower: 1600 W RMS / 3200 W peakDrivers: 2x 18"...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 520414
$1,868
Buy at Thomann View Details
the box pro TP218/1600 A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

the box pro TP218/1600 A

by the box pro
DJ Large Venues Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
  • • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings
  • • Expensive addition to PA system

the box pro TP218/1600 AActive SubwooferSteady subwoofer with high-quality workmanship for commercial useEquipped with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 325266
$1,222
Buy at Thomann View Details
the box pro Achat 118 A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

the box pro Achat 118 A

by the box pro
Large Venues Dance Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• High-power bass reproduction
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
  • • High-power bass reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower smaller venues
  • • Expensive addition to PA system

the box pro Achat 118 AActive 18" SpeakerPowerful horn-loaded bassRoad-ready constructionPower amplifier output:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 325265
$768
Buy at Thomann View Details
the box pro DSP 18 Sub - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

the box pro DSP 18 Sub

by the box pro
Dance Large Venues DJ
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
  • • High-power bass reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport

the box pro DSP 18 SubActive SubwooferSpeaker: 18"Power: 800 W RMS / 2400 W peakMaximum level: 128 dBFrequency...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 424348
$494
Buy at Thomann View Details
DAS Audio EVENT-118A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

DAS Audio EVENT-118A

by DAS Audio
Bass Extension DJ Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Often includes crossover for main speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
  • • Expensive addition to PA system

DAS Audio EVENT-118AActive Riggable 18" SubwooferPower: 1000 W RMS2000 W peakClass-D amplifierMax. SPL: 134...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 621086
$3,188
Buy at Thomann View Details
Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1201dp++ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1201dp++

by Seeburg Acoustic Line
Bass Extension DJ Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings

Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1201dp++Active High-Performance Subwoofer with DSPWith 3-channel amplifier electronics with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 480776
$2,470
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Active Subwoofers

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced active subwoofers typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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