Best Subwoofers for Advanced 2025

Perfect subwoofers for advanced - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Extended Low Frequency For Large Studio For Electronic Music Production For Film Scoring

BRANDS: Neumann Genelec ADAM Audio

Kali Audio WS-12 V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Kali Audio WS-12 V2

by Kali Audio

Electronic Music Production Film Scoring Extended Low Frequency

Key Feature:

• Extended low frequency response

✓ PROS

• Essential for electronic music
• Extended low frequency response

✗ CONS

• Expensive professional models
• Placement critical for performance

Kali Audio WS-12 V2Active 12" SubwooferLow-distortiontransparent soundCrossover with 13 selectable crossover...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 584097

$978

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Genelec 7050 CPM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Genelec 7050 CPM

by Genelec

Electronic Music Production Extended Low Frequency Film Scoring

Key Feature:

• Extended low frequency response

✓ PROS

• Better mix translation to large systems
• Essential for electronic music

✗ CONS

• Requires room acoustic treatment
• Complex integration with main monitors

Genelec 7050 CPMActive Subwoofer 8"For 2.1 to 5.1 setupsClass D power amplifier 130 WTransmission range: 24 - 85...

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 447252

$1,165

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PSI Audio Sub A125-M Studio Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

PSI Audio Sub A125-M Studio Red

by PSI Audio

Electronic Music Production Film Scoring Large Studio

Key Feature:

• Professional mixing capability

✓ PROS

• Enhanced bass monitoring
• Essential for electronic music

✗ CONS

• Complex integration with main monitors
• Placement critical for performance

PSI Audio SUB A125 M Studio RedActive 8" SubwooferMagnetically shieldedAmplifier output: 150 W RMSClass-G...

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 433113

$3,167

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Genelec 7360 APM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Genelec 7360 APM

by Genelec

Electronic Music Production Large Studio Film Scoring

Key Feature:

• Better mix translation to large systems

✓ PROS

• Professional mixing capability
• Essential for electronic music

✗ CONS

• Placement critical for performance
• Expensive professional models

Genelec 7360 APM10" Subwoofer300 Watts amplifier output (Class-D)Frequency response: 19 - 100 Hz (- 6 dB) / LFE...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 397647

$2,199

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ADAM Audio T10S - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

ADAM Audio T10S

by ADAM Audio

Electronic Music Production Film Scoring Large Studio

Key Feature:

• Enhanced bass monitoring

✓ PROS

• Better mix translation to large systems
• Professional mixing capability

✗ CONS

• Complex integration with main monitors
• Expensive professional models

ADAM Audio T10SActive 10" SubwooferMatched to Adam T5VT7V and T8VPower: 130 wattsClass-D amplifierFrequency range:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 458252

$406

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Focal Sub12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Focal Sub12

by Focal

Large Studio Film Scoring Electronic Music Production

Key Feature:

• Essential for electronic music

✓ PROS

• Enhanced bass monitoring
• Professional mixing capability

✗ CONS

• Expensive professional models
• Complex integration with main monitors

Focal Sub12Active Studio Subwoofer13" WooferFrequency response (-3 dB): 28 Hz - 400 HzMaximum SPL (30 - 200 Hzfree...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 544598

$2,849

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Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit 3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit 3

by Neumann

Large Studio Film Scoring Extended Low Frequency

Key Feature:

• Better mix translation to large systems

✓ PROS

• Better mix translation to large systems
• Professional mixing capability

✗ CONS

• Requires room acoustic treatment
• Expensive professional models

Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit 3*Bundle offer comprising*, Neumann KH 750 DSP*Active Studio Subwoofer with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 512673

$2,943

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Genelec 7040 APM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Genelec 7040 APM

by Genelec

Film Scoring Electronic Music Production Large Studio

Key Feature:

• Better mix translation to large systems

✓ PROS

• Enhanced bass monitoring
• Extended low frequency response

✗ CONS

• May overwhelm small rooms
• Complex integration with main monitors

Genelec 7040 APMActive SubwooferEquiped with: 6.5" wooferPower: 50 WFrequency range: 30 Hz - 90 Hz (-6 dB)33 Hz -...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 365449

$879

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Genelec 7370 APM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Genelec 7370 APM

by Genelec

Electronic Music Production Film Scoring Extended Low Frequency

Key Feature:

• Better mix translation to large systems

✓ PROS

• Enhanced bass monitoring
• Extended low frequency response

✗ CONS

• Requires room acoustic treatment
• Complex integration with main monitors

Genelec 7370 APMActive Subwoofer with DSP for 2.1 To 7.1 Setups305 mm (12") speakerFlow-optimised spiral bass...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 425579

$3,299

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Dynaudio Core Sub Compact - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Dynaudio Core Sub Compact

by Dynaudio

Large Studio Film Scoring Electronic Music Production

Key Feature:

• Professional mixing capability

✓ PROS

• Extended low frequency response
• Essential for electronic music

✗ CONS

• May overwhelm small rooms
• Requires room acoustic treatment

Dynaudio Core Sub CompactActive SubwooferEquipped with: 2x 9" woofer560 W (2x 280 W) Class-D amplifierFrequency...

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 593826

$2,583

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Genelec 7380 AP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Genelec 7380 AP

by Genelec

Extended Low Frequency Film Scoring Electronic Music Production

Key Feature:

• Essential for electronic music

✓ PROS

• Extended low frequency response
• Professional mixing capability

✗ CONS

• Expensive professional models
• Placement critical for performance

Genelec 7380 APActive Subwoofer with DSP for 2.1 to 7.1 Setups15" DriverDSP filter for room correction: 16x fully...

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 434756

$4,948

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PSI Audio Sub A125-M Studio Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

PSI Audio Sub A125-M Studio Black

by PSI Audio

Large Studio Electronic Music Production Film Scoring

Key Feature:

• Enhanced bass monitoring

✓ PROS

• Extended low frequency response
• Professional mixing capability

✗ CONS

• Requires room acoustic treatment
• May overwhelm small rooms

PSI Audio Sub A125-M Studio BlackActive 8" SubwooferMagnetically shieldedPower output: 150 W (RMS)Class-G...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 461576

$3,266

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Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit 1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit 1

by Neumann

Large Studio Extended Low Frequency Electronic Music Production

Key Feature:

• Better mix translation to large systems

✓ PROS

• Professional mixing capability
• Essential for electronic music

✗ CONS

• Requires room acoustic treatment
• May overwhelm small rooms

Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit 1*Bundle offer comprising*, Neumann KH 750 DSP*Active Studio Subwoofer with...

⭐ 5.0/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 512646

$1,924

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EVE Audio TS110 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

EVE Audio TS110

by EVE Audio

Extended Low Frequency Large Studio Electronic Music Production

Key Feature:

• Enhanced bass monitoring

✓ PROS

• Enhanced bass monitoring
• Professional mixing capability

✗ CONS

• Complex integration with main monitors
• Expensive professional models

EVE Audio TS110Active SubwooferFrequency range (-3 dB): 28 - 300 HzWoofer: 350 mm / 10"Max. SPL @ 1m: 108 dBMax....

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 345499

$1,099

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Dynaudio 9S - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Dynaudio 9S

by Dynaudio

Electronic Music Production Extended Low Frequency Large Studio

Key Feature:

• Better mix translation to large systems

✓ PROS

• Enhanced bass monitoring
• Professional mixing capability

✗ CONS

• May overwhelm small rooms
• Placement critical for performance

Dynaudio 9SActive SubwooferPower: 300 WattEquipped with: 9.5" (24 cm) wooferClass-D amplifierFrequency range: 22 -...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 424000

$989

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How to Choose the Best 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 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.

Best Subwoofers for Advanced 2025

Kali Audio WS-12 V2

Genelec 7050 CPM

PSI Audio Sub A125-M Studio Red

Genelec 7360 APM

ADAM Audio T10S

Focal Sub12

Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit 3

Genelec 7040 APM

Genelec 7370 APM

Dynaudio Core Sub Compact

Genelec 7380 AP

PSI Audio Sub A125-M Studio Black

Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit 1

EVE Audio TS110

Dynaudio 9S

How to Choose the Best Subwoofers

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying subwoofers?

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