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Dayton Audio SUB-1500 Subwoofer Review - Dual 15s for $500?!? Dayton Audio’s SUB-1500 is one of the most affordable 15” powered subwoofers on the market at $260/ea. How would dual SUB-1500s stack up against the best $500 subs? Read our review to find out.

Klipsch Reference RP-1600SW 16" Subwoofer Review The Klipsch Reference RP-1600S is a monstrous sized ported sub with a 16” woofer and a 800-watt amplifier. Our review tests how powerful this sub is from one the most popular speaker brands in the world.

RBH Sound 21-SF/R 4kWatt 21" Subwoofer FIRST to Meet Maximus Bassaholic Rating! RBH Sound’s Unrivaled 21-SF/R is a 300+ lb monster that uses a 21” carbon fiber driver powered by a 4,000 watt amplifier. With a beast THIS BIG we had to come up with a NEW category for our ratings!

RSL Speedwoofer 12S Subwoofer Review - True 16Hz Extension! The RSL Speedwoofer 12S builds on the venerable 10S MK2 but with a larger 12” driver and enclosure with 16Hz extension for only $800. We reviewed the 12S to see if RSL has a class leader subwoofer again.

RSL Speedwoofer 12S Subwoofer Digs Deep to 16Hz for Only $800?!? RSL digs deep with their new 80lbs Speedwoofer 12S subwoofer. With a massive 12” driver and beefy 500 watt amplifier, will the 12S raise the bar on performance and value for $800 subwoofers?

Arendal Sound 1723 1S & 1V Powered Subwoofers Review Arendal offers their 13.8” drivers and advanced 800-watt amplifiers in both sealed and vented designs in their 1723 1S and 1V subwoofers. How did they measure up to our performance standards? Read on.

The Best $500 Powered Subwoofers for 2023 We compared 4 of the best powered subwoofers of 2023 for under $500 based on measured performance, and sound quality for music and movies. Read our findings to see which sub is right for your system!

Polk Audio HTS 12 Ported Subwoofer Review The Polk HTS 12 is a 12” ported subwoofer with some innovative tech that allows it to produce clean, tight bass at a retail price of $549 that bellies its specs. Read our review.

Klipsch Reference R-121SW 12" Ported Subwoofer Review The Klipsch R-121SW is a tremendously popular ported 12" subwoofer from the very popular loudspeaker manufacturer, but what are buyers really getting for its cost? Read our review.

BIC Acoustech PL-300 Subwoofer Review: Legit 20Hz Extension for Under $500?!? We reviewed the BIC Acoustech PL-300 ported subwoofer which claims sub-20Hz bass for less than $500. With a 350-watt amp, 12” driver, and variable tuning, it may be positioned to actually deliver. Read on.