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Bowers & Wilkins DB Series Subwoofers Preview B&W released their new line of DB Subs, the DB1D, DB2D, and DB3D. They have packed a lot of new technology into a small, elegant package. Of course, such a task is not an inexpensive one. Read on.

Atlantic Technology SB8 Subwoofer Preview Looking for a small sub with respectable performance at a great price? The SB8 Subwoofer by Atlantic Technology is a diminutive subwoofer that is essentially a 13” cube. Read our preview for details.

Fluance DB10 $200 10" Subwoofer Preview Looking for a great reasonably priced $200 subwoofer with extended response down to 20 Hz? Fluance released details for their new DB10 powered subwoofer. If the specs hold true it might be for you.

Emotiva BasX S8, S10, and S12 Subwoofer Preview Looking for a real subwoofer at a great price? Emotiva released a newly enhanced line of BasX subwoofers at CES 2017. The BasX S8, S10, and S12 range from $199-$399 and pack performance with value.

RBH Sound I-12/e Ported Subwoofer Review The RBH I-12 & I-12/e subwoofers feature the same 12" aluminum driver while the I-12/e sports a 500 watt amp to earn our Large Bassaholics rating. Can their performance match their looks? Read on.

SVS PB16-Ultra Ported Subwoofer Review SVS touts their new 16-Ultra series subwoofers the most advanced in the world. We reviewed the PB16-Ultra which sports a 16" driver with 8" voice coil powered by 1500 watts to verify their claim.

Hsu Research VTF-2 mk5 Subwoofer Review We reviewed Hsu Research's newest VTF subwoofer, The VTF-2 mk5. It sports a front-firing 12” driver, a 350 watt BASH amplifier, and 3.9 cf enclosure. It's one of the best performers in its category.

HSU VTF-1 MK3 Subwoofer Preview HSU Research has a new 10" front firing subwoofer dubbed the VTF-1 MK3. With a higher powered amp and slightly larger enclosure over its predecessor, it amazingly comes in $60 cheaper as well!

SVS PB16-Ultra and SB16-Ultra Subwoofers Preview SVS stepped up their game with their new PB16-Ultra and SB16-Ultra subwoofers which they claim to be the most advanced in the world. Can these 1500 watt subs shatter our Extreme Bassaholic rating?

Procella Audio V18 Dual 18 Inch Subwoofer Preview Procella Audio announced their new V18 flagship subwoofer with dual 18" drivers powered by 2x1200 watts of amplification with a max output of 143dB. Can this sub shatter Grandpa Simpsons teeth?