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Best Active Subwoofers Under $800 2025

Affordable active subwoofers under $800 - 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 pro Achat 118 A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Behringer B1800XP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 387286
$548
Buy at Thomann View Details
dB Technologies SUB 612 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
the box CL 115 Sub MK II - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

the box CL 115 Sub MK II

by the box
DJ Bass Extension Dance
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
  • • Heavy and bulky to transport

the box CL 115 Sub MK IIActive 15" SubwooferPower: 220 W RMS / 500 W Peak + 2x 220 / 500 W RMS / Peak for the Top...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 341324
$548
Buy at Thomann View Details
Turbosound iQ15B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 357090
$768
Buy at Thomann View Details
Syrincs D18 Sub Wheel CVR Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Syrincs D18 Sub Wheel CVR Bundle

by Syrincs
DJ Bass Extension Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• High-power bass reproduction
✓ PROS
  • • Extends low-frequency response of system
  • • Essential for electronic music genres
✗ CONS
  • • Setup complexity with crossover settings
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer

Syrincs D18 Sub Wheel CVR Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Syrincs D18 Sub*Active Bass Speaker*Speaker configuration:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 575180
$681
Buy at Thomann View Details
HK Audio Sonar 115 Sub D - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Syrincs D18 Sub - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Syrincs D18 Sub

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

Syrincs D18 SubActive Bass SpeakerSpeaker configuration: 18" woofer and 3" diaphragm compression driverTwo...

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 537820
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
Proel S18A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
the box CL 118 Sub MK II - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

the box CL 118 Sub MK II

by the box
Bass Extension Dance DJ
Key Feature:
• High-power bass reproduction
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes crossover for main speakers
  • • Built-in amplification optimized for bass
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive addition to PA system
  • • Requires power outlet near subwoofer

the box CL 118 Sub MK IIActive 18" SubwooferPower: 350 W RMS / 700 W Peak + 2x 220 /500 W RMS / Peak for the Top...

⭐ 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 341325
$733
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer B1500XP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 387288
$505
Buy at Thomann View Details
the box pro TP 118/800 A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
dB Technologies Sub 615 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
Alto TS 15S Subwoofer - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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 -...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 571241
$668
Buy at Thomann View Details
Alto TX 18S Subwoofer - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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
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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