Best 8 and 15 inch subwoofer

17/07/202217/07/2022 hifinext.com 259 Views subwoofer

What is a home theater without a dedicated bass module, and what is a compact Hi-Fi home system without solid bass support? Well, to help you choose and buy a best 8 and 15 inch subwoofer in this year, our new ranking of the most important subwoofer models on the market today. Meet the top ten best subwoofers as of 2022. Pay attention to their design – many subwoofers no longer look like black boxes.

Mission MS-400

The brand new Mission MS-400 is a star in the sky for its value for money and sound quality. 215W of built-in digital amplification power is more than enough for even a larger than average room, and the brand’s energetic sound presentation will make your feet dance on their own. Definitely one of the best models of this season.

Mission MS-400 Specifications

Description/Format Active Dynamic-Drive IB subwoofer system
Drive Units 1*(10″) 250mm cone long-throw
Frequency Response 35 – 120Hz (±3dB)
Amplifier Power Output 215W
Line Input Sensitivity 200mv for maximum output
Crossover Range 30-120Hz
Inputs Stereo Line In (2 x RCA Phono)
Mono (LFE) Line In (RCA Phono)
Input Impedance Line In: 10k Ohms
LFE: 5k Ohms

Price – about 650$

Acoustic Energy Aelite Sub

Already 200 watts of built-in amplification, fast and clear sound, so characteristic of Acoustic Energy – Aelite Sub is really surprising, and doubly pleasant when you find out the cost of the device. The closed cabinet guarantees excellent resolution and bass punch. Indeed, for such a quality they used to ask for a much larger amount – progress is sweeping the planet. Definitely suitable for fans of the English school of sound delivery, as well as for everyone who appreciates a balanced low frequency range. An excellent choice for this money.

Acoustic Energy Aelite Sub Specifications

Amplifier 200 watt RMS into 8 ohm
Unit One front facing 220mm pulp cone unit
S/N ratio >75 dB
Crossover frequency range 35-180 Hz
Connections Line level gold-plated RCA phono jacks 8 way binding posts.
Cabinet Real wood veneered sealed enclosure. 15 mm MDF wall. Full circumferential brace. High power, low turbulence, ground firing bass reflex port. 80 mm MDF front baffle.
Remote control Infra-red, volume level and crossover frequency controls
Weight (excl. packaging) 23kg
Dimensions (WxHxD) 488 x 369 x 365 mm

Price – about 315$

Dali SUB E-12 F

Dali’s ultra-modern solution is a full-format 12″ aluminum cone driver with a long gap magnet system and a four-layer voice coil, which can seriously pump a large room. A solid cabinet and excellent decoupling from the floor. The sound is also impressive – even the most sophisticated music lover cannot find fault with it in the indicated price segment. A subwoofer that will not leave anyone indifferent. Definitely one of the best 12″ subwoofers available today. This is the average speaker size in our selection of the best 8 and 15 inch subwoofers, but leaves no chance for models with a large speaker radius.

Dali SUB E-12 F Specifications

Frequency Range (+/-3 dB) [Hz] 28 – 190
Maximum SPL [dB] 112
Crossover Frequency [Hz] 40 – 120
Low frequency driver, Quantity 1 x 12″ long stroke
Low frequency driver, Diaphragm type Polymere Aluminimum
Enclosure type Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz] 36.0
Max. Amplifier Power Output [RMS watt] 220
Continous IEC Power Output [RMS watt] 170
Input Impedance [ohms] 25k
Connection Input:
Mono Line Level (LFE)
RCA
Stereo Line Level (low pass filtered)
Max. Power Consumption [W] 250
Dimensions With Base (HxWxD) [mm] 370 x 340 x 380

Price – about 800$

Morel SoundSub PSW10

The Morel SoundSub PSW10 spherical subwoofer is aimed at medium-sized halls – it provides chic velvety sound on an area of up to 25 square meters. Extremely low distortion, great looks – this model that clearly shows that the bass module may not look like just a black box. A worthy example of a quality product this season.

Morel SoundSub PSW10 Specifications

Type of instalation – floor
Type – active
Acoustic design – closed type
Power 200 W
Frequency range 25 – 160 Hz
Speaker diameter 254 mm
Inputs RCA (LFE)
Dimensions (HxWxD) 44.3x37x25.4 cm
Weight 15 kg

Price – about 990$

REL T9x

REL T9x is no longer equipped with a digital amplifier, but a full AB-class transistor amplifier with up to 300W of power. The proprietary FibreAlloy driver is complemented by a floor-mounted passive radiator, and it looks and sounds supremely musical. The price is reasonable too, but REL T9x is worth every penny. A great choice in 2022.

REL T9x Specifications

TYPE Front-firing active driver, down-firing passive
ACTIVE DRIVER SIZE & MATERIAL 10 in. FibreAlloy™, 254mm long-throw, inverted alloy dust cap, steel chassis
PASSIVE RADIATOR SIZE & MATERIAL 10 in., 254mm long throw, inverted dust cap
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENTION -6dB at 27 Hz
INPUT CONNECTORS High Level Neutrik Speakon, Low Level single RCA, LFE RCA
POWER OUTPUT 300 watts (RMS)
AMPLIFIER TYPE Class A/B
WIRELESS CAPABILITY Arrow (Optional), Zero Compression Single Large Scale Integrated Chip
NET WEIGHT 45.5 lbs. (20.6 kg)
Dimensions 14.5 x 13.4 x 15.5 in., (370 x 340 x 393 mm)
FINISH High Gloss Black, High Gloss White, 5 coats

Price – about 1400$

Paradigm Seismic 110

This is what the new generation of subwoofers looks like. In a 34x30x32cm chassis, Paradigm engineers packed an amplification with an incredible 1,700 watts of peak power! As a result, Paradigm Seismic 110 pumps from 17Hz and makes your hair stand on end. An amazing model that honestly deserves fifth place in our selection.

Paradigm Seismic 110 Specifications

DESIGNSingle high-excursion driver, sealed enclosure, patented built-in Ultra-Class-D™ power amplifier, USB port
AMPLIFIER1,700 watts Dynamic Peak / 850 watts RMS
AMPLIFIER FEATURESAuto-On / Off, Trigger On / Off, soft clipping, electrical shorting protection, thermal protection
FREQUENCY RESPONSE ON-AXIS±3 dB 17Hz – 250Hz
ROOM CORRECTIONAnthem Room Correction (ARC®) (sold separately)
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION18 Hz (DIN)
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER
254-mm (10 in) high-excursion mineral-filled co-polymer polypropylene cone with RCR™ resonance-control ribbing on underside, FEA-optimized overmolded, inverted Santoprene® surround, 38-mm (1-1/2 in) diameter split voice-coil construction (60-mm coil lengths), dual Nomex® spiders, high-temperature Apical™ formers, dual 12-mm-thick top plates, 10-lb (4.5 kg) triple ceramic (hard ferrite) magnet structure, AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis
SENSITIVITY ROOM / ANECHOIC100 mV mono
IMPEDANCERCA: 10k ohms; XLR: 20k ohms
LOW PASS FILTER FREQUENCYVariable 35 Hz – 150 Hz; Bypass Option
DIMENSIONS – 13.5″ × 13.75″ × 12.5625″ (34.3cm × 34.9cm × 31.9cm)

Price – about 1,899$

SVS 3000 Micro

Another modern model from the respectable company SVS. The SVS 3000 Micro subwoofer, like the device described above, is made in a very tiny case (28x26x27cm), has a 2500W peak amplification and plays from 23Hz (It would be unfair to rank this subwoofer among the best 8 and 15 inch subwoofers since it has two 8 inch drivers, probably more suitable for 16 inch). Well, this is exactly what the bass module of the 21st century should look like – it is especially pleasant that the company’s developers really did their best. The sound of the device is exceptionally musical and spectacular. Deservedly one of the best 8 inch subwoofers of 2022.

SVS 3000 Micro Specifications

Subwoofer Type Active
Enclosure Type Sealed
Amplifier Power Rating 800 W RMS 2500 W Peak
Drivers 2 x 8″ / 20.3 cm (Side-Firing)
Frequency Response 23 to 240 Hz (±3 dB)
Amplifier Class Class-D
Connectivity 1 x RCA Input (Audio/LFE) 1 x RCA Output (Audio) 1 x USB Type-A Input (Wireless) 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Input (12 V Trigger)
Input Impedance RCA: 16 Kilohms
Bluetooth Yes
Dimensions 10.9 x 11.7 x 10.7″ / 278 x 297 x 271 mm (with Grille)
Weight 22.5 lb / 10.2 kg

Price – about 899$

MJ Acoustics Kensington

Full-format dual-driver chassis, 550W of traditional amplification and a stunning 10Hz bass. MJ Acoustics Kensington is worth hearing at least once. Just be careful, after that, you will probably really want to buy this model. A well-deserved model in our selection, it is simply impossible to imagine 2022 without this subwoofer.

MJ Acoustics Kensington Specifications

Interfaces line input x2 line output
Type outdoor, active
LF-emitter 2x 250 mm
Type emitters dynamic
Housing material MDF
Maximum power 550 W
The frequency range 10-200 Hz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 280x691x280 mm

Price – £2,800.00

Cabasse The Pearl Sub

Cabasse The Pearl Sub was designed to work in place of the Cabasse iO3, Riga 2 and Baltic 5 speakers – there’s a separate built-in amplifier for them. To this day, however, its 1,000 watts of onboard power, great looks and traditional high definition bass will impress even the most discerning audiophile. One of the best subwoofers on the market today and for years to come.

Cabasse The Pearl Sub Specifications

100 dB mono 112 dB peak
14 – 180 Hz
Woofer 25 cm HELD
Amplification:
Left channel: 300 W RMS / 600 W peak
Right channel : 300 W RMS / 600 W peak
Bass: 1000 W RMS / 2000 W peak
Ethernet – WiFi – Bluetooth – USB
SPDIF Optical – RCA Analog
MP3 – AAC -WMA – AIFF – FLAC – ALAC
Automatic calibration
DAC 768 kHz / 32 bits
Hi-Res Multi-room
Dimensions: 338 x 320 x 368 mm

Price – 3,799$

Velodyne DD-18+

Yes, this model does not fit into the best 8 and 15 inch subwoofers of 2022 due to its driver size, but without it we cannot imagine the world of subwoofers today. Velodyne DD-18+ is truly the top of the pyramid. A huge 18” driver works wonders, THX Ultra2 certification confirms the seriousness of the design, and DSP from Texas Instruments and a room correction system with a measuring microphone make it easy to fit this mastodon into any hall. Truly an ultimate solution.

Velodyne DD-18+ Specifications

Design: Powered Subwoofer; Servo-Feedback, Sealed Enclosure
Driver: 18″
Power: 1,250 Watts RMS, 3,000 Watts Peak, Class D
MFR: 14.4 Hz – 120 Hz ± 3 dB
THD: < 1%
Inputs: Line-level (XLR and RCA), USB (for Microphone), RS-232
Outputs: Line-Level (XLR and RCA), Thru Output (No High or Low-Pass Applied), High-Pass, Ethernet, S-Video, RS-232
Low-Pass: 40 Hz – 199 Hz; High-Pass 80 Hz or 100 Hz @ 6 dB/Octave
Dimensions: 22.7″ H x 20.7″ W x 25.6″ D
Weight: 142 Pounds
Finishes: Dark Cherry Veneer or Gloss Piano Black

Price – 5,999$

We also invite you to check out our selection of the best bookshelf speakers of 2022.

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