Best Subwoofers Under $800 2026
Affordable subwoofers under $800 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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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...
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4.4/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 337825
$768
#2
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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:...
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4.4/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 325265
$768
#3
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4.8/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
the box pro Achat 118
by
the box pro
Custom Bass
Electronic Music
DJ Systems
Key Feature:
• High power handling with external amplification
✓ PROS
- • Lower cost than active subwoofers
- • No electronics to fail in harsh environments
✗ CONS
- • Impedance matching considerations
- • Requires separate dedicated amplifiers
the box pro Achat 118High Output Horn-Loaded BassIdeal for touring500 W RMS2000 W peak8 OhmSPL 102 dB/ (1w / 1m)135 dB...
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4.8/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 191931
$658
#4
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4.4/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
dB Technologies LVX PSW15
Install Systems
DJ Systems
Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• High power handling with external amplification
✓ PROS
- • High power handling with external amplification
- • Lower cost than active subwoofers
✗ CONS
- • Cable runs to amplifier location
- • Impedance matching considerations
dB Technologies LVX PSW15Passive 15" Bass SpeakerRated power: 500 W (RMS)peak power 1000 WImpedance: 8...
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4.4/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 471466
$578
#5
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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
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
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...
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4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 537820
$604
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
HK Audio Premium PR:O 210
by
HK Audio
Custom Bass
DJ Systems
Install Systems
Key Feature:
• No electronics to fail in harsh environments
✓ PROS
- • Lower cost than active subwoofers
- • High power handling with external amplification
✗ CONS
- • Requires separate dedicated amplifiers
- • Impedance matching considerations
HK Audio Premium PR: O 210Passive SubwooferEquipped with: 2 x 10" subwoofer (bass reflex)Power rating: 500 W...
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4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 234530
$745
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
EV ELX200-12S
by
EV
High Power
DJ Systems
Custom Bass
Key Feature:
• No electronics to fail in harsh environments
✓ PROS
- • High power handling with external amplification
- • Lower cost than active subwoofers
✗ CONS
- • Requires separate dedicated amplifiers
- • Impedance matching considerations
EV ELX200-12S12" Passive Subwoofer SystemRated power: 400 watts RMS / 1600 watts peakMaximum level: 129...
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4.5/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 425290
$746
#10
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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
#11
⭐
5.0/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
DAS Audio Altea-718
by
DAS Audio
Electronic Music
DJ Systems
Custom Bass
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than active subwoofers
✓ PROS
- • No electronics to fail in harsh environments
- • Amplifier choice flexibility
✗ CONS
- • More complex crossover setup
- • Cable runs to amplifier location
DAS Audio Altea-718Passive 18" Bass Reflex SubwooferPower rating: 600 W RMS / 2400 W peakFrequency range: 45 - 138...
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5.0/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 520357
$743
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
the box pro TP 118/800
by
the box pro
DJ Systems
High Power
Custom Bass
Key Feature:
• No electronics to fail in harsh environments
✓ PROS
- • Multiple subs from single amplifier possible
- • High power handling with external amplification
✗ CONS
- • More complex crossover setup
- • Requires separate dedicated amplifiers
the box pro TP 118/800Bass SpeakerHigh-output 18" bass for touringPower rating: 600 W RMS / 2400 W peakImpedance:...
⭐
4.6/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 247639
$549
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
dB Technologies Sub 615
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...
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4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 408633
$692
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
LD Systems Stinger Sub 18 G3
by
LD Systems
Professional Systems
Install Systems
Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Multiple subs from single amplifier possible
✓ PROS
- • Amplifier choice flexibility
- • High power handling with external amplification
✗ CONS
- • Total system cost with amplifier
- • Requires separate dedicated amplifiers
LD Systems Stinger Sub 18 G3Passive SubwooferPassive subwoofer in bass reflex housing with 18" speakerRated power:...
⭐
5.0/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 409116
$768
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
dB Technologies LVX PSW15W
DJ Systems
Electronic Music
High Power
Key Feature:
• Amplifier choice flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Amplifier choice flexibility
- • No electronics to fail in harsh environments
✗ CONS
- • More complex crossover setup
- • Requires separate dedicated amplifiers
dB Technologies LVX PSW15WPassive 15" Bass SpeakerPower rating: 1000 Watt500 Watt RMSImpedance: 8 OhmFrequency...
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4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 471469
$538
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.
