Best Subwoofers Under $800 2026
Affordable subwoofers under $800 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026
#1
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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
#2
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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
#3
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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
#4
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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
#5
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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
#6
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4.6/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
the box pro Achat 212H-SUB
by
the box pro
Custom Bass
DJ Systems
Install Systems
Key Feature:
• Amplifier choice flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Multiple subs from single amplifier possible
- • No electronics to fail in harsh environments
✗ CONS
- • Total system cost with amplifier
- • Requires separate dedicated amplifiers
the box pro Achat 212H-SUBBass SpeakerPowerful horn loaded infra-bass for touring and fixed installationEquipped with:...
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4.6/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 247637
$769
#7
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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
#8
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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
#9
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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
#10
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4.5/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
JBL LSR 310 S
by
JBL
Film Scoring
Extended Low Frequency
Large Studio
Key Feature:
• Better mix translation to large systems
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced bass monitoring
- • Better mix translation to large systems
✗ CONS
- • May overwhelm small rooms
- • Expensive professional models
JBL LSR 310 SActive 10" SubwooferPower: 200 wattsClass D amplifier27 Hz (-10 dB)Max. sound pressure level: 113...
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4.5/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 337339
$549
#11
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4.4/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
KRK S12G4
by
KRK
Electronic Music Production
Large Studio
Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Professional mixing capability
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced bass monitoring
- • Professional mixing capability
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • Complex integration with main monitors
KRK S12G4Active Studio SubwooferEquiped with: 12" glass-aramid composite wooferPower: 220 Watt - Class D...
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4.4/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 519074
$659
#12
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4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
LD Systems Stinger Sub 15 G3
by
LD Systems
Custom Bass
DJ Systems
Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than active subwoofers
✓ PROS
- • Multiple subs from single amplifier possible
- • Lower cost than active subwoofers
✗ CONS
- • Cable runs to amplifier location
- • Requires separate dedicated amplifiers
LD Systems Stinger Sub 15 G3Passive SubwooferPassive subwoofer in bass reflex housing with 15" speakerPower...
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4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 409118
$543
#13
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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
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
EVE Audio TS107
by
EVE Audio
Film Scoring
Electronic Music Production
Large Studio
Key Feature:
• Extended low frequency response
✓ PROS
- • Professional mixing capability
- • Extended low frequency response
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • Placement critical for performance
EVE Audio TS107Active SubwooferFrequency range (-3 dB): 36 - 300 HzWoofer: 165 mm / 6.5"Max. SPL @ 1m: 102 dBMax....
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4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 345493
$631
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
DAS Audio Action-S18
by
DAS Audio
Install Systems
Custom Bass
DJ Systems
Key Feature:
• High power handling with external amplification
✓ PROS
- • No electronics to fail in harsh environments
- • Lower cost than active subwoofers
✗ CONS
- • Impedance matching considerations
- • Total system cost with amplifier
DAS Audio Action-S18Passive 18" Bass Reflex SubwooferPower handling: 600 W RMS / 2400 W peakFrequency range: 33 -...
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4.6/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 520420
$791
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.
