20 Best Powered Sub [2024]

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1 Polk Audio PSW10 10' Powered Subwoofer - Power Port Technology, Up to 100 Watts, Big Bass in Compact... Polk Audio PSW10 10" Powered Subwoofer - Power Port Technology, Up to 100 Watts, Big Bass in...
2 Klipsch R-12SW 12' 400W Subwoofer Klipsch R-12SW 12" 400W Subwoofer
3 Rockville RW10CA 10' 800 Watt Slim Low Profile Active Powered Car Subwoofer Sub Rockville RW10CA 10" 800 Watt Slim Low Profile Active Powered Car Subwoofer Sub
4 Monoprice 60-Watt Powered Subwoofer - 8 Inch With Auto-On Function, For Studio And Home Theater... Monoprice 60-Watt Powered Subwoofer - 8 Inch With Auto-On Function, For Studio And Home Theater...
5 PRORECK PR18 18 inch 2000W P.M.P.O Active Powered PA DJ Subwoofer Cabinet PRORECK PR18 18 inch 2000W P.M.P.O Active Powered PA DJ Subwoofer Cabinet
6 Sony SACS9 10-Inch Active Subwoofer,Black Sony SACS9 10-Inch Active Subwoofer,Black
7 Rockville Rock Shaker 10' Inch Black 600w Powered Home Theater Subwoofer Sub Rockville Rock Shaker 10" Inch Black 600w Powered Home Theater Subwoofer Sub
8 Powered Subwoofer, BESTISAN Deep Bass Home Audio Subwoofer, Wired and Wireless Compact Subwoofer for... Powered Subwoofer, BESTISAN Deep Bass Home Audio Subwoofer, Wired and Wireless Compact Subwoofer...
9 Klipsch Synergy Black Label Sub-100 10” Front-Firing Subwoofer with 150 Watts of continuous power,... Klipsch Synergy Black Label Sub-100 10” Front-Firing Subwoofer with 150 Watts of continuous...
10 KICKER 46HS10 Compact Powered 10-inch Subwoofer KICKER 46HS10 Compact Powered 10-inch Subwoofer
11 Acoustic Audio PSW-10 400 Watt 10-Inch Down Firing Powered Subwoofer (Black) Acoustic Audio PSW-10 400 Watt 10-Inch Down Firing Powered Subwoofer (Black)
12 Rockville RG212CA Dual 12 inches Slim Vented Powered Car Subwoofer Enclosure 2000 Watt Rockville RG212CA Dual 12 inches Slim Vented Powered Car Subwoofer Enclosure 2000 Watt
13 JBL Professional LSR310S 10-inch Powered Studio Subwoofer JBL Professional LSR310S 10-inch Powered Studio Subwoofer
14 BESTISAN Subwoofer, Powered Home Audio BESTISAN Sub woofer with Deep Bass in Compact Design, Easy... BESTISAN Subwoofer, Powered Home Audio BESTISAN Sub woofer with Deep Bass in Compact Design, Easy...
15 Sound Storm Laboratories LOPRO8 Amplified Car Subwoofer - 600 Watts Max Power, Low Profile, 8 Inch... Sound Storm Laboratories LOPRO8 Amplified Car Subwoofer - 600 Watts Max Power, Low Profile, 8...
16 Polk Audio PSW108 10' Powered Subwoofer | 100W Peak Power | Explosive Performance for Movies & Music... Polk Audio PSW108 10" Powered Subwoofer | 100W Peak Power | Explosive Performance for Movies &...
17 Dayton Audio SUB-800 8' 80 Watt Powered Subwoofer Dayton Audio SUB-800 8" 80 Watt Powered Subwoofer
18 Rockville USS8 8' 600w Slim Under-Seat Active Powered Car/Truck Subwoofer Sub Rockville USS8 8" 600w Slim Under-Seat Active Powered Car/Truck Subwoofer Sub
19 Subwoofer, BESTISAN Powered Subwoofer, Home Theater Deep Bass Subwoofer, Down Firing Sub in Compact... Subwoofer, BESTISAN Powered Subwoofer, Home Theater Deep Bass Subwoofer, Down Firing Sub in...
20 Rockville Rws12ca Slim 1200 Watt 12' Amplified Powered Car Subwoofer Enclosure Rockville Rws12ca Slim 1200 Watt 12" Amplified Powered Car Subwoofer Enclosure
Bestseller No. 1
Polk Audio PSW10 10" Powered Subwoofer - Power Port Technology, Up to 100 Watts, Big Bass in Compact...
  • POWERED SUBWOOFER FOR EXTRA BASS & PUNCH – A 10-inch Dynamic Balance woofer & a uniquely configured directed port provides accurate bass with added...
  • LOUDER CLEARER SOUND EVEN AT HIGH VOLUME – Enjoy a thrilling yet balanced music experience with rich, deep sound, even at low frequencies. BLENDS...
  • DOUBLE THE AMPLIFIER POWER TO 100 Watts of Dynamic Power with its in-built 50-watt RMS amp. Sophisticated engineering with best in class...
  • EASY TO INTEGRATE WITH EXISTING SYSTEMS – Hook up this sub to the receiver and upgrade your music sound instantly. Features continuously variable...
  • A sleek detachable grille on the front, speaker and line-level inputs as well as speaker-level outputs on the back, and a Phase Toggle Switch for...
Bestseller No. 2
Klipsch R-12SW 12" 400W Subwoofer
  • Powerful 12" copper-spun front-firing woofer
  • All-digital amplifier delivers 400 watts of dynamic power
  • Equally impressive with music and movies; Brushed black polymer veneer cabinet with satin painted plinth
  • Low pass crossover and phase control
  • Line/LFE inputs for compatibility with most receivers
Bestseller No. 3
Rockville RW10CA 10" 800 Watt Slim Low Profile Active Powered Car Subwoofer Sub
  • Rockville RW10CA 800 Watt 10" Slim Car Subwoofer.
  • 800 Watts Peak / 200 Watts RMS. PWM MOSFET Power Supply.
  • Low Level RCA Input. High Level Inputs with Auto Turn-On Technology.
  • Adjustable Input Sensitivity. Soft Delayed Remote Turn-On.
  • Thermal Protection Circuit, Short Protection Circuit.
Bestseller No. 4
Monoprice 60-Watt Powered Subwoofer - 8 Inch With Auto-On Function, For Studio And Home Theater...
  • This is an 8" powered subwoofer capable of producing 60 watts (RMS) output. The subwoofer has a frequency response range of 50 to 250 Hz with a...
  • The subwoofer has multiple input options, which allow it to be used with any existing stereo or 5.1 (or greater) amplifier system. For each input...
  • High-level inputs accept a full-range signal from the amplifier's stereo speaker outputs. When connecting the unit as part of a 5.1 system, these...
  • Additionally, the subwoofer has a set of right/left Line Level inputs. If using a standard stereo system, without a special subwoofer output, you can...
  • The subwoofer is housed in an attractive black wood cabinet that measures 13.75" x 11.75" x 11.75" (H x W x D). The driver and a 2 3/4" sound port are...
Bestseller No. 5
PRORECK PR18 18 inch 2000W P.M.P.O Active Powered PA DJ Subwoofer Cabinet
  • Powerful 2000-Watt powered subwoofer with 18” low-frequency driver for bass reinforcement.; 400 Watts RMS/ 800 watts Program/ 2000 Watts Peak; 18...
  • Balanced XLR combo input and stereo RCA input ensures that left and right audio signal are both collected to avoid losing channel information.Stereo...
  • Selectable phase from 0°to 180°to run multiple subwoofers. Power-on and max volume indicators, crossover 40Hz-160Hz.
  • Lightweight but powerful: Built-in CLass-D amplifier ensures deep and thrilling stereo sound. Two side handles make it easy to transport. Weight:...
  • Super solid housing is made of plywood to reduces resonance for distortion-free and accurate response. Housing is also plated with special material...
Bestseller No. 6
Sony SACS9 10-Inch Active Subwoofer,Black
  • Active 10” subwoofer perfect to provide that extra punch for your home theater or music listening setup
  • Amplify your movie, music, and gaming experience with a speaker that provides full frequency audio with a three-way coaxial, four-driver speaker...
  • Create a robust 5.1.2 home theater setup perfect for Dolby Atmos with the complete range of CS speakers from Sony with the SACS9 subwoofer, 2 SSCS3...
  • 10” Dual layer mica woofer diaphragm delivers faithful sound and optimal bass response
  • Motion feedback technology utilizes detection circuitry to correct variations in the input signal, helping to prevent distortion
Bestseller No. 7
Rockville Rock Shaker 10" Inch Black 600w Powered Home Theater Subwoofer Sub
  • Features: Rockville Rock Shaker 10 Black 600 Watt Powered 10" Home Theater Subwoofer, 600 Watts Peak / 300 Watts RMS, Built-in Class D Amplifier,...
  • Class “D” Amplifier Circuitry with Auto-Switching Power Supply, High-grade woofer with foam surround and paper cone, Woofer has a Y30 grade...
  • Inputs / Outputs / Controls: RCA line input, RCA line output, Speaker High level inputs, Speaker High level outputs, Volume control, Phase switch...
  • Specifications: Amplifier: Class D, Woofer Impedance: 4 Ohm, Signal to noise ratio: 85 dB (Maximum output with THD+1<1%, A-weight), THD: 1%, INPUT...
  • Rear side of the subwoofer: Subwoofer (LINE) Jack in, Subwoofer (LINE) Jack out, Volume Control, Phase switch (0° - 180°), Frequency control, Power...
Bestseller No. 8
Powered Subwoofer, BESTISAN Deep Bass Home Audio Subwoofer, Wired and Wireless Compact Subwoofer for...
  • Powered Subwoofer - Integrated high efficiency power amplifier, this sub is your answer to more power in a compact design.Overall frequency response...
  • 6.5 Inch Side Firing Woofer - Long throw subwoofer with high rigidity PVA Treated cone, bottom slotted port, Bass Reflex cabinet design in compact...
  • Wireless& wired Connection - Bluetooth connectivity allows full control, even when the subwoofer is out of sight and bi-directional feedback shows...
  • Led display design - Different led light indicates different mode, round corner design can prevent bruising and perfectly integrate with your room.
  • Home Audio Subwoofer - The subwoofer with built-in amp combines delicate musicality and thunderous power for the ultimate in home theater sound...
SaleBestseller No. 9
Klipsch Synergy Black Label Sub-100 10” Front-Firing Subwoofer with 150 Watts of continuous power,...
  • Spun copper front-firing Cerametallic woofers
  • 10-inch, front-firing driver
  • 150 watts continuous, 300 watts dynamic power
  • Strong, flexible, removable grille
  • All digital amplifier for high-efficiency and true-to-source sound accuracy
SaleBestseller No. 10
KICKER 46HS10 Compact Powered 10-inch Subwoofer
  • Now includes a 10-inch sub model, along with the 8-inch
  • 180 Watt amplifier drives the HS10; 150 Watt amp the HS8
  • Ultra-compact at just more than three inches high
  • Minimal parts and quick-connect Molex plug and harness
  • Remote bass control included
Bestseller No. 11
Acoustic Audio PSW-10 400 Watt 10-Inch Down Firing Powered Subwoofer (Black)
  • HOME THEATER POWERED SUBWOOFER - Standard RCA inputs easily connect to your home theater receivers dedicated Subwoofer Output. Save power with the...
  • 400 WATTS PEAK POWER - Integrated high efficiency power amplifier, 25 - 250 Hz with 97dB at 8ohm, Auto ON/OFF and 0 - 180 degree Phase control...
  • 10 INCH DOWN FIRING WOOFER - Long throw woofer with high rigidity PVA Treated cone, bottom slotted port, Bass Reflex cabinet design with vibration...
  • SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Standard US 110V grounded wall plug, any home theater receiver with dual or single RCA dedicated Subwoofer output, home receiver...
  • WHAT'S IN THE BOX - Acoustic Audio by PSW10 powered subwoofer, 6 foot dual RCA cable, RCA "Y" adapter, instruction manual - Standing sub with feet...
Bestseller No. 12
Rockville RG212CA Dual 12 inches Slim Vented Powered Car Subwoofer Enclosure 2000 Watt
  • Features of RG212CA v2: Rockville RG212CA v2 Dual 12" Slim Vented Powered Car Subwoofer Enclosure, Complete all in one system includes built in...
  • High Density Laminated Rubber Surround, High Power Strontium Magnet with Ultra Saturated High BL Motor Structure, Vented Core Magnet Motor Structure,...
  • Amp Features: Built-in 500 Watts RMS / 2000 Watt Mono Block Amplifier, 2 Ohm stable amplifier, Class D amplifier, Extruded aluminum heatsink stays...
  • 12dB Low Pass Crossover Frequency 50Hz-200Hz, Low Level RCA Inputs, Remote level attenuation: 0 to -32.2 dB, 3.7 second turn on delay, High Level...
Bestseller No. 13
JBL Professional LSR310S 10-inch Powered Studio Subwoofer
  • This patented JBL slip stream port design works in concert with the LSR310S low frequency driver for deep, dynamic bass response at all playback...
  • A JBL first, the XLF setting activates a specially-engineered tuning that emulates the ample bass tuning used in today's dance clubs.
  • The custom-designed driver in the LSR310S delivers deep low frequency response into the 20 Hz region, and 113 dB peak output, for long periods at full...
  • With balanced XLR and 1/4-inch inputs and XLR outputs you can add the LSR310S to any Studio monitor system to extend its low frequency performance
  • The -10Dbv/+4 dB sensitivity switch ensures compatibility with a broad range of signal sources, allowing you to connect the LSR310S to high-output...
SaleBestseller No. 14
BESTISAN Subwoofer, Powered Home Audio BESTISAN Sub woofer with Deep Bass in Compact Design, Easy...
  • POWERED SUBWOOFER FOR ROOM-SHAKING BASS- This sub has a frequency response range of 40 to 250 Hz with a low-pass crossover filter, which can be...
  • LFE & LINE INPUTS FOR COMPATIBILITY WITH MOST RECEIVERS& BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS– Hook a subwoofer cable (not supplied) between subwoofer out port on the...
  • 6.5 INCH DOWN FIRING WOOFER - Long throw woofer with high rigidity PVA Treated cone, bottom slotted port, Bass Reflex cabinet design with vibration...
  • ADJUSTABLE VOLUME AND LOW-FREQUENCY- Independent volume and low-frequency bandwidth adjustment knob located on the back panel of the subwoofer allows...
  • CONNECT TO LAPTOP AND SOUNDBAR- Hook the Stereo RCA to 3.5mm audio cable in the box between line inputs on the subwoofer and headphone jack on your...
SaleBestseller No. 15
Sound Storm Laboratories LOPRO8 Amplified Car Subwoofer - 600 Watts Max Power, Low Profile, 8 Inch...
  • BUILT-IN AMPLIFIER: With a MOSFET power supply you get improved switching speeds, better performance with less power from the driver, lower...
  • VARIABLE LOW-PASS FILTER: A low-pass filter is an electronic circuit that removes all the notes below the filter's frequency setting. You will use the...
  • HIGH LEVEL INPUTS: Speaker level inputs are commonly referred to as high-level inputs. It will be used to connect the LOPRO8 to your factory radio or...
  • LOW LEVEL INPUTS: Line level inputs, also known as RCA inputs or low-level inputs, use RCA interconnect cables to link the LOPRO8 with the source...
  • VARIABLE BASS BOOST: Variable Bass Boost allows you to adjust the low bass within the boost range to just the way you like it
SaleBestseller No. 16
Polk Audio PSW108 10" Powered Subwoofer | 100W Peak Power | Explosive Performance for Movies & Music...
  • CONTEMPORARY DESIGN FOR A PREMIUM HOME THEATER EXPERIENCE – A 10" Dynamic Balance woofer & front-firing port directs powerful lows at the seating...
  • BOLD SOUND WITH UNPARALLELED CLARITY – STATE-OF-THE-ART KLIPPEL TECHNOLOGY provides a resonance-free combination of materials and construction...
  • A built-in high-powered amp generates 50 watts RMS/100 watts dynamic power for an EMPHATIC BASS RESPONSE and a wide dynamic range crucial to recreate...
  • EASY INTEGRATION WITH YOUR EXISTING SOUND SYSTEM. It offers a continuously variable low-pass filter, adjustable from 80-160 Hz
  • A sleek detachable grille in front; with multiple line- and speaker-level inputs and outputs, POWER-SAVER ON/AUTO SWITCH, independent volume control...
Bestseller No. 17
Dayton Audio SUB-800 8" 80 Watt Powered Subwoofer
  • Downward-firing flared port design for clean, powerful bass
  • Selectable "Auto-on" mode
  • Heavy duty long-throw 8" woofer
  • Perfect for small home theaters or listening rooms
  • Unobtrusive textured black vinyl finish
Bestseller No. 18
Rockville USS8 8" 600w Slim Under-Seat Active Powered Car/Truck Subwoofer Sub
  • Rockville USS8 8" 600w Slim Under-Seat Active Powered Car/Truck Subwoofer Sub. 600 Watts Peak / 150 Watts RMS. Heavy Duty Mounting Feet. PWM MOSFET...
  • High Level Inputs with Auto Turn-On Technology. Adjustable Input Sensitivity. Soft Delayed Remote Turn-On. Thermal Protection Circuit, Short...
  • Phase Switch: 0 Degree or 180 Degree. Low Pass Filter: 50Hz - 150Hz. Bass Boost: 0 - 12dB at 45Hz. Subsonic Filter: 20Hz - 50Hz. THD < 0.15%....
  • Specifications: Maximum Power RMS: 150 Watts. Impedance: 3 Ohm. Dimensions: 13.6 x 9.9 x 2.9 (L x W X H) Inches. Frequency Response: 15Hz - 125Hz.
  • Signal to Noise Ratio >82dB. Sensitivity: 90dB at 1w / 1m. Input sensitivity, RCA level 195mV. Input sensitivity, HIGH level 5.6V.
SaleBestseller No. 19
Subwoofer, BESTISAN Powered Subwoofer, Home Theater Deep Bass Subwoofer, Down Firing Sub in Compact...
  • Compact Design But Powerful Subwoofer-This Powered Subwoofer Is Suit For Your Room, It Completes The System By Adding The Deeper Notes Of Music That...
  • Powered Down Firing Woofer-Sw65C- A Down-Firing Subwoofer,   Designed To Fill Your Room With Immersive, Surround Sound In Low Tight And Smooth Bass
  • Work With Speakers, Turntable, Tvs With An Analog Output, Cd And Dvd Players, Video Game Consoles And All Products With 1/8" Mini-Jack Or Rca Outputs....
  • Be Compatible With Your Tv-If Your Tv Supports Sound Output Option Of Tv And External Speaker, You Can Connect The Subwoofer To Your Tv Directly. If...
Bestseller No. 20
Rockville Rws12ca Slim 1200 Watt 12" Amplified Powered Car Subwoofer Enclosure
  • Rockville Rws12ca slim 1200 Watt 12" Amplified powered car Subwoofer Enclosure.
  • 1200 watts peak power output. 300 watts RMS. 12" Super slim subwoofer.
  • Ultra stiff composite pulp cone with Kevlar reinforcement. 3D molded acrylic dust cap. Expanded & Rolled Steal basket.
  • High density laminated foam Surround. High power strontium magnet with ultra Saturated high BL motor structure.
  • Vented core magnet motor structure. 2" High temperature aluminum voice coil. 8mm washer & yoke plates. 13.6mm Peak-to-Peak x-max. 70oz.

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Q: Which subs are best?

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Q: What is the best brand for subs?

A: Top 5 Best Subwoofer Brands. Sonos Sub – Powerful. Polk Audio HTS 12 – Big bass. Bose Bass Module 700 – Clearest bass. Acoustic Audio PSW500-12 – Perfect for home. Samsung Sound+ SWA-W700 – Simple, powerful. Today, the market is full of various subwoofers produced by different brands, some of which are better than the others.

Q: What is the best car powered subwoofer?

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