Best Active Subwoofers Under $800 2026
Affordable active subwoofers under $800 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For DJ
For Electronic Music
For Dance
For Hip Hop
For Large Venues
For Bass Extension
#1
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5.0/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Behringer B1500XP
by
Behringer
Large Venues
DJ
Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
- • Extends low-frequency response of system
- • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
- • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
- • Setup complexity with crossover settings
Behringer B1500XPActive SubwooferEurolive SeriesSize: 15"Power: 3000 WClass-D digital amplifierIntegrated peak...
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5.0/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 387288
$505
#2
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4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
dB Technologies SUB 612
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...
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4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 433356
$501
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Turbosound iQ15B
by
Turbosound
DJ
Dance
Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
- • Essential for electronic music genres
- • Often includes crossover for main speakers
✗ CONS
- • Setup complexity with crossover settings
- • Heavy and bulky to transport
Turbosound iQ15BActive 15" SubwooferClass D amplifier from Klark TeknikPower: 3000 WDigital signal...
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4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 357090
$768
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
the box Pyrit 212 Sub A
by
the box
Hip Hop
DJ
Dance
Key Feature:
• Often includes crossover for main speakers
✓ PROS
- • High-power bass reproduction
- • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and bulky to transport
- • Setup complexity with crossover settings
the box Pyrit 212 Sub AActive High Power Sub 2x 12" with 4" Voice Coil1000 Watt RMS4000 Watt PeakPeak SPL:...
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4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 299664
$747
#5
⭐
4.4/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
the box TA18
by
the box
DJ
Electronic Music
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Often includes crossover for main speakers
✓ PROS
- • High-power bass reproduction
- • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and bulky to transport
- • May overpower smaller venues
the box TA18Active 18" Bandpass SubwooferPower: 500 W RMSFrequency range: 35 Hz to 250HzStereo XLR InputSPL Max...
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4.4/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 191413
$548
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
the box pro Achat 115 Sub A
by
the box pro
Electronic Music
DJ
Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
- • Essential for electronic music genres
- • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
- • Expensive addition to PA system
- • May overpower smaller venues
the box pro Achat 115 Sub AActive 15" SubwooferPower: 750 WClass D amplifierFrequency range: 45 - 200 HzPeak SPL:...
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 337824
$670
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Behringer B1800XP
by
Behringer
Bass Extension
Large Venues
Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• High-power bass reproduction
✓ PROS
- • Essential for electronic music genres
- • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
- • Expensive addition to PA system
- • May overpower smaller venues
Behringer B1800XPActive SubwooferEurolive seriesSize: 18"Power: 3000 WClass-D digital amplifierIntegrated peak...
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4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 387286
$548
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
HK Audio Sonar 115 Sub D
by
HK Audio
Electronic Music
Hip Hop
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Essential for electronic music genres
✓ PROS
- • Essential for electronic music genres
- • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and bulky to transport
- • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
HK Audio Sonar 115 Sub DActive 15" SubwooferPower: 1500 W peakClass D amplifierMax. SPL (sound pressure level):...
⭐
4.8/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 504920
$743
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Alto TS 15S Subwoofer
by
Alto
Electronic Music
DJ
Bass Extension
Key Feature:
• High-power bass reproduction
✓ PROS
- • Extends low-frequency response of system
- • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and bulky to transport
- • Expensive addition to PA system
Alto TS 15S SubwooferActive SubwooferPower: 2500 W peakEqipped with: 15" wooferFrequency response (-3 dB): 36Hz -...
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4.6/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 571241
$668
#10
⭐
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...
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4.8/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611524
$604
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Proel S18A
by
Proel
Bass Extension
Large Venues
Dance
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
- • Setup complexity with crossover settings
Proel S18AActive Hybrid Bandpass Sub-WooferWith integrated ClassD digital power amplifierEquipped with: 18"...
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 445598
$589
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Alto TS 12S Subwoofer
by
Alto
Large Venues
Dance
Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
- • Essential for electronic music genres
- • Extends low-frequency response of system
✗ CONS
- • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
- • Expensive addition to PA system
Alto TS 12S SubwooferActive SubwooferPower 2500 W PeakLoudspeaker equipment: 12" WooferFrequency response (-3 dB):...
⭐
4.7/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 571240
$571
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Presonus AIR15s
by
Presonus
Dance
DJ
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
- • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
- • High-power bass reproduction
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and bulky to transport
- • Requires power outlet near subwoofer
Presonus AIR15sActive SubwooferEquipment: 15" Woofer with 3" voice coilPower: 1200 W peak (600 W RMS) class D...
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4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 465730
$769
#14
⭐
4.4/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
the box pro TP 118/800 A
by
the box pro
Hip Hop
Bass Extension
Dance
Key Feature:
• Extends low-frequency response of system
✓ PROS
- • Essential for electronic music genres
- • High-power bass reproduction
✗ CONS
- • Expensive addition to PA system
- • Heavy and bulky to transport
the box pro TP 118/800 AActive Bass for Touring ApplicationsPower: 750 W RMSPeak: 129 dBAdjustable high cutPhase...
⭐
4.4/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 337825
$768
#15
⭐
4.4/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
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
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.
