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RBH Sound I-12 and I-12/e Subwoofer Preview The RBH Sound I-12 and I-12/e subwoofers sport 350W and 500W amplification with 12" aluminum cone drivers and frequency response into the low 20Hz range with gobs of output making them a killer value.

Outlaw Audio Ultra-X12 Subwoofer Preview Outlaw Audio's Ultra-X12 subwoofer has a small footprint but large sound, earning our Large Bassaholic room size rating. Tight bass and a powerful amplifier makes this a sub worth looking at.

Yamaha NS-SW1000 Subwoofer Preview The Yamaha NS-SW1000 subwoofer features a powerful 1,000 watt amplifier and high excursion cast 12" driver with a double ferrite magnet in a beautifully crafted cabinet with black gloss finish.

Reaction Audio Echo and Gamma Series Subwoofers Preview Reaction Audio's new line of Echo and Gamma subwoofers feature high excursion drivers with 3" peak to peak travel, cast frame baskets, concave dustcaps and copper shorting ring. A bassaholic dream?

Beale Street Audio ICS6-MB/ICS8-MB In-Ceiling Subwoofer Preview Beale Street Audio's in-ceiling subwoofers come in 6.5" and 8" sizes and reach down to 42 Hz and 35 Hz respectively in a low-profile enclosures without the need for special bracketing or back-boxes.

Reaction Audio PS-15X & PV-15X Subwoofer Preview Preview: Reaction Audio's new PS-15X and PV-15X subwoofers aim to redefine what you can expect from a $1,000 subwoofer. We've got bench test results to see if they've succeeded.

Hsu Research VTF-15H MK2 & VTF-3 MK5 HP Subwoofer Preview Preview: Hsu Research has released two new subwoofers, the $899 VTF-15H MK2 and the $799 VTF-3 MK5 HP. Both models feature 15" drivers and 600W RMS amplifiers, but differ in enclosure volume.

JL Audio Dominion Subwoofers Preview At CEDIA 2014 JL Audio announced the d110 and d108 Dominion series subwoofers. These two subs rock a 10" (d110) and 8" (d108) long-throw drivers with massive amps in sealed boxes at bargain prices.

Revel B1 Subwoofer Preview Preview: The 12" Revel B1 subwoofer has 250 watts of power, a built-in 3-band parametric EQ, improved driver materials and construction, and extensive internal bracing for $999. Shipping in Jan 2015.

Rythmik Audio LV12R Subwoofer Preview Preview: The Rythmik LV12R subwoofer is priced at $599 and boasts a servo controlled 12" paper cone driver motivated by a 300W RMS amplifier in a vented enclosure. Click to read all the details.