Best Active Subwoofers for Intermediate 2026
Perfect active subwoofers for intermediate - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For DJ
For Electronic Music
For Dance
For Hip Hop
For Large Venues
For Bass Extension
#1
⭐
5.0/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1802dp
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
#2
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4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
LD Systems Maui 44 G2 Subwoofer
by
LD Systems
Dance
Electronic Music
Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
- • High-power bass reproduction
- • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and bulky to transport
- • Setup complexity with crossover settings
LD Systems Maui 44 G2 SubwooferSubwooferEquipped with: 15" subwoofer to support Maui 44 G2 (cardioid configuration...
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4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619448
$1,935
#3
⭐
5.0/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
DAS Audio EVENT-218A
by
DAS Audio
Bass Extension
DJ
Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
- • High-power bass reproduction
- • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
- • Expensive addition to PA system
- • May overpower smaller venues
DAS Audio EVENT-218AActive Riggable 2x18" SubwooferPower: 1800 W RMS3600 W peakClass-D amplifierMax SPL: 140...
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5.0/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 621092
$4,288
#4
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4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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...
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4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 621086
$3,188
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
LD Systems Maui 44 G2 W Subwoofer
by
LD Systems
Electronic Music
Bass Extension
Dance
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
- • High-power bass reproduction
- • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
- • Expensive addition to PA system
- • Heavy and bulky to transport
LD Systems Maui 44 G2 W SubwooferSubwooferEquipped with: 15" subwoofer to support Maui 44 G2 (cardioid...
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4.8/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 619450
$2,188
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
HK Audio Linear 5 MKII 118 Sub HPA
by
HK Audio
Electronic Music
DJ
Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• High-power bass reproduction
✓ PROS
- • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
- • Often includes crossover for main speakers
✗ CONS
- • Expensive addition to PA system
- • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
HK Audio Linear 5 MKII 118 Sub HPAActive Bass Cabinet18" bass reflex speaker with 4" diaphragm compression...
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4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 577366
$2,968
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
DAS Audio Altea-S15A
by
DAS Audio
Large Venues
DJ
Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
- • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
- • Often includes crossover for main speakers
✗ CONS
- • Expensive addition to PA system
- • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
DAS Audio Altea-S15AActive Bass Reflex SubwooferActive 15" bass-reflex subwoofer with 3" voice coilPower: 600...
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4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 570115
$988
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1801dp
Hip Hop
Large Venues
Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
- • Often includes crossover for main speakers
- • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
- • Setup complexity with crossover settings
- • Expensive addition to PA system
Seeburg Acoustic Line G Sub 1801dpActive High-Performance Subwoofer1-Channel amplifier electronics with DSPEquipped...
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4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 571156
$4,068
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
LD Systems Maui 28 G3 Subwoofer
by
LD Systems
DJ
Dance
Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
- • Often includes crossover for main speakers
- • Essential for electronic music genres
✗ CONS
- • May overpower smaller venues
- • Expensive addition to PA system
LD Systems Maui 28 G3 SubwooferSubwooferTo support Maui 28 G3 (cardioid configuration possible)Equiped with: 12"...
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 573896
$1,033
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Alto TX 12S Subwoofer
by
Alto
Electronic Music
Bass Extension
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
- • High-power bass reproduction
- • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
- • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
- • May overpower smaller venues
Alto TX 12S SubwooferActive SubwooferPower: 450 W RMS900 W peakEquipped with one 12" wooferFrequency range: 46 -...
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611520
$413
#11
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4.8/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
EV EVOLVE 70 Sub
by
EV
Dance
Electronic Music
Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• Often includes crossover for main speakers
✓ PROS
- • Extends low-frequency response of system
- • Often includes crossover for main speakers
✗ CONS
- • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
- • Expensive addition to PA system
EVOLVE 70 SubEVOLVE 70 SubActive 15" SubwooferFor use with EV EVOLVE 70 (cardioid configuration possible)Frequency...
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4.8/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 616284
$2,198
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
RCF Sub 15-AX W
by
RCF
Hip Hop
Large Venues
Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
- • Essential for electronic music genres
- • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
- • May overpower smaller venues
- • Heavy and bulky to transport
RCF Sub 15-AX WActive SubwooferEquipped with: 15‘ woofer with 3’ voice coilPower: 1100 W RMS2200 W peakMax. SPL:...
⭐
4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 591543
$1,704
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
RCF Sub 905-AS MK3
by
RCF
Dance
Hip Hop
Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
- • Extends low-frequency response of system
- • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
- • Setup complexity with crossover settings
- • Heavy and bulky to transport
RCF Sub 905-AS MK3Active SubwooferEquipped with: 15" woofer3" diaphragm compression driverPower: 2200 Watts...
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4.8/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 573337
$1,605
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Alto TX 18S Subwoofer
by
Alto
Dance
Electronic Music
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
- • High-power bass reproduction
- • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
- • May overpower smaller venues
- • Expensive addition to PA system
Alto TX 18S SubwooferActive SubwooferPower: 450 W RMS900 W peakEqipped with: 18" wooferFrequency range: 36 - 115...
⭐
4.8/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611524
$604
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
FBT Mitus 118FSA
by
FBT
Bass Extension
Large Venues
DJ
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
- • Often includes crossover for main speakers
- • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
- • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
- • Expensive addition to PA system
FBT Mitus 118FSAActive Flyable Bandpass SubwooferPower: 1200 W RMS2400 W peakClass-D systemEquipped with: 1x 18"...
⭐
4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595532
$2,418
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.
