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Best Active Subwoofers Under $1,000 2025

Affordable active subwoofers under $1,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 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
LD Systems ICOA SUB 15 A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

LD Systems ICOA SUB 15 A

by LD Systems
DJ Large Venues Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
  • • High-power bass reproduction
  • • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive addition to PA system
  • • May overpower smaller venues

LD Systems ICOA SUB 15 AActive 15" Bass Reflex PA Subwoofer15" Subwoofer for a powerful low end up to 36...

⭐ 4.4/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 504974
$802
Buy at Thomann View Details
LD Systems Maui 11 G3 W Subwoofer - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

LD Systems Maui 11 G3 W Subwoofer

by LD Systems
DJ Hip Hop Dance
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport

LD Systems Maui 11 G3 W SubwooferSubwooferTo compliment Maui 11 G3 (cardioid configuration possible)Speakers: 2 x...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 573898
$857
Buy at Thomann View Details
dB Technologies Sub 618 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
DAS Audio Altea-S15A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 570115
$988
Buy at Thomann View Details
JBL IRX 115S - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

JBL IRX 115S

by JBL
Bass Extension Electronic Music Dance
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
  • • High-power bass reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings

JBL IRX 115SActive 15'' SubwooferPower: 400 Watt RMS1300 Watt PeakFrequency range: 35 - 147 HzMaximum level:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 514984
$835
Buy at Thomann View Details
LD Systems ICOA SUB 18 A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

LD Systems ICOA SUB 18 A

by LD Systems
Large Venues Electronic Music Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Often includes crossover for main speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
  • • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport

LD Systems ICOA SUB 18 AActive 18" Bass Reflex PA Subwoofer18" subwoofer for a powerful low end up to 29...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 504980
$933
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ELX200-12SP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

EV ELX200-12SP

by EV
Electronic Music Hip Hop DJ
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings

EV ELX200-12SP12" Active Subwoofer SystemWith QuickSmartDSP and Bluetooth1200 W class D amplifierMaximum sound...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 425276
$934
Buy at Thomann View Details
Turbosound Milan M15B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Turbosound Milan M15B

by Turbosound
Electronic Music DJ Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
✗ CONS
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer

Turbosound Milan M15BActive 15" SubwooferPower: 2200 WKlark Teknik Class D TechnologyFrequency range: 35 - 150...

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 358587
$878
Buy at Thomann View Details
LD Systems Stinger Sub 15A G3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

LD Systems Stinger Sub 15A G3

by LD Systems
Hip Hop Dance Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
  • • High-power bass reproduction
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive addition to PA system
  • • May overpower smaller venues

LD Systems Stinger Sub 15A G3Active SubwooferActive bass reflex subwoofer with 1x 15" speakerIntegrated Class-D...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 409087
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details
Alto TS 18S Subwoofer - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Alto TS 18S Subwoofer

by Alto
Large Venues Electronic Music DJ
Key Feature:
• Often includes crossover for main speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings
  • • May overpower smaller venues

Alto TS 18S SubwooferActive SubwooferPower: 2500 W peakSpeaker: 18"Frequency response (-3 dB): 29Hz -...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 570109
$812
Buy at Thomann View Details
LD Systems Maui 11 G3 Subwoofer - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

LD Systems Maui 11 G3 Subwoofer

by LD Systems
Dance Electronic Music Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• High-power bass reproduction
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
✗ CONS
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer

LD Systems Maui 11 G3 SubwooferActive SubwooferSubwoofer for support for Maui 11 G3 (cardioid configuration...

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 573899
$824
Buy at Thomann View Details
HK Audio PR:O 210 SUB D2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

HK Audio PR:O 210 SUB D2

by HK Audio
DJ Bass Extension Dance
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer

HK Audio PR: O 210 SUB D2Active Bass Reflex SubwooferSpeakers: 2x 10"600 W Class D power amplifierMax. SPL (sound...

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 497935
$864
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mackie Thump 118s - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Mackie Thump 118s

by Mackie
Dance DJ Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings

Mackie Thump 118sActive 18'' Bass Reflex SubwooferPower: 1400 W Class-DMaximum level: 132 dBFrequency range:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 564612
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ELX200-12SP-W - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

EV ELX200-12SP-W

by EV
DJ Bass Extension Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport
  • • Expensive addition to PA system

EV ELX200-12SP-W12" Active sub-woofer systemWith QuickSmartDSP and Bluetooth1200 Watt Class D amplifierMaximum...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 478432
$878
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mackie Thump 115s - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Mackie Thump 115s

by Mackie
Dance Bass Extension Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • High-power bass reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings

Mackie Thump 115sActive 15'' bandpass high-performance wooferPower: 1400 W Class-DMaximum sound pressure...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 564608
$878
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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