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Best Active Subwoofers Under $500 2025

Affordable active subwoofers under $500 - 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
the box CL 112 Sub MK II - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

the box CL 112 Sub MK II

by the box
Bass Extension Large Venues Dance
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
  • • Expensive addition to PA system

the box CL 112 Sub MK IIActive 12" SubwooferPower: 120 W RMS / 300 W Peak + 2x 120 /300 W RMS / Peak for the Top...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 341323
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
the box pro Achat 112 Sub A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

the box pro Achat 112 Sub A

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

the box pro Achat 112 Sub AActive 12" SubwooferPower: 350 W (RMS)Class B amplifierMax. SPL: 124 dBFrequency range:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 214528
$384
Buy at Thomann View Details
Proel S15A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Proel S15A

by Proel
Large Venues Bass Extension Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
  • • High-power bass reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower smaller venues
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer

Proel S15AActive Hybrid Bandpass SubwooferWith integrated ClassD digital power amplifierEquipped with: 15"...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 445597
$483
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer DR18SUB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Behringer DR18SUB

by Behringer
Bass Extension Dance DJ
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower smaller venues
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings

Behringer DR18SUBActive Subwoofer18" SubwooferPower: 800 W RMS / 2400 W peakInputs: 2 x XLR balancedOutputs: 2 x...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 523252
$438
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the box pro Achat 112 Sub A WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

the box pro Achat 112 Sub A WH

by the box pro
Dance Electronic Music DJ
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • High-power bass reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
  • • May overpower smaller venues

the box pro Achat 112 Sub A WHthe box pro Achat 112 Sub A WH-12Active 12" Subwoofer350 WSPL 124dB MaxFrequency...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 317173
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer VQ1500D - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Behringer VQ1500D

by Behringer
Large Venues Electronic Music Dance
Key Feature:
• Often includes crossover for main speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport

Behringer VQ1500DActive 15" SubwooferWith 500 W class D amplifierBuilt-in stereo crossover with high-pass filter...

⭐ 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 320402
$366
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the box pro DSP 18 Sub - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
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Proel S12A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Proel S12A

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

Proel S12AActive Hybrid Bandpass SubwooferWith integrated ClassD digital power amplifierEquipped with: 12"...

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 445596
$428
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the box pro TL 110 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

the box pro TL 110

by the box pro
Hip Hop DJ Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Often includes crossover for main speakers
✓ PROS
  • • High-power bass reproduction
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer

the box pro TL 110Active Subwoofer with DSPParticularly suitable for use in conjunction with the box pro TL 63 midrange...

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 452287
$428
Buy at Thomann View Details
Alto TX 12S Subwoofer - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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 -...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611520
$413
Buy at Thomann View Details
the box Pyrit 112 Sub A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

the box Pyrit 112 Sub A

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

the box Pyrit 112 Sub AActive High Power SubwooferEquipped with: 12" speaker with 4" voice coilPower: 500 W...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 351886
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
Proel S10A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Proel S10A

by Proel
Hip Hop Large Venues DJ
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✓ PROS
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive addition to PA system
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport

Proel S10AActive Hybrid Bandpass SubwooferWith integrated ClassD digital power amplifierEquipped with: 10"...

⭐ 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 445595
$318
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer VQ1800D - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Behringer VQ1800D

by Behringer
Electronic Music Hip Hop Dance
Key Feature:
• High-power bass reproduction
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower smaller venues
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport

Behringer VQ1800DActive 18" SubwooferWith 500 W class D amplifierBuilt-in stereo crossover with high-pass filter...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 320399
$340
Buy at Thomann View Details
LD Systems Sub 88 A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

LD Systems Sub 88 A

by LD Systems
DJ Hip Hop Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Often includes crossover for main speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
✗ CONS
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings
  • • Expensive addition to PA system

LD Systems Sub 88 AActive 2x 8" bass reflex subwoofer150 W RMSFrequency range: 40 - 140 HzPeak SPL: 115...

⭐ 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 244144
$318
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer B1200D Pro - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Behringer B1200D Pro

by Behringer
Dance DJ Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower smaller venues
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer

Behringer B1200D ProEurolive-Series 12" Subwoofer500 W Class-D amplifierBuilt-in peak limiterFrequency range: 45 -...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 316568
$307
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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