Subwoofer Reviews

A subwoofer is designed to deliver the low-frequency effects (or LFE) channel in a surround soundtrack, as well as to fill in the lower bass frequencies when listening to music.

Want to feel the low-end rumble of a spaceship fly-over or explosion in your favorite film soundtrack? Then you need a good subwoofer (or two… or more!). Setting up a subwoofer used to require a lot of guess work, but modern subwoofers tend to feature internal amps, EQ systems, and room correction software—making it easier to integrate your subwoofer with your floorstanding speakers or bookshelf speakers.

Check out the Resources below to learn more about subwoofer use and placement.


• How to Choose a Subwoofer for Surround Sound or Stereo
• The Pros and Cons of Multiple Subwoofers
• Why Subwoofer Distortion Is Different From Amplifier Distortion
• Active Subwoofers vs Passive Subwoofers

  • RSL Speedwoofer 12s Review: A High Value, High Performance Subwoofer

    This new subwoofer from RSL showcases impressive low bass output.

  • Klipsch RP-1000SW Subwoofer Review – Massive bass, refined

    Earth-shaking bass meets smooth musicality.

  • Best Subwoofers For Your Home Theater

    Best Subwoofers to make your home theater setup epic!

  • SVS 3000 Micro Subwoofer Review - Bass For Your Space

    The newest SVS subwoofer is a departure from their prior designs and is their smallest subwoofer yet.

  • HomeTheaterReview's Sub-Thousand-Dollar Subwoofer Buyer's Guide

    Looking for a new sub? Got less than a grand in your budget? Home Theater Review is here to help you sort through some great options.

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    Grab hot deals on SVS subs and speakers now before they disappear

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    The best-kept secret in home theater sound is the Monoprice Monolith THX-certified speaker line.

  • Best 15-Inch Subwoofers: Dig Deeper

    When the goal is clean, deep, loud bass, the old saying about car engines also applies to subwoofers: "There's no replacement for displacement."

  • Definitive Technology Descend Series Subwoofers Reviewed

    With the Descend series of 8", 10", 12", and 15" subwoofers, Definitive Technology offers great low-frequency impact to meet performance demands in any size room.

  • Best 8-Inch Subwoofers for Your Home - Premium Sound in a Small Package

    8-inch subs are comparatively compact and affordable. They may not play as loud or deep as some larger subs, but a good 8-inch sub can do a lot for...

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