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Studio Subwoofers

31 studio subwoofers from B&C, ADAM Audio, KRK and more.

Recommended Studio Subwoofers

Electro-Voice

12-Inch

+1200-watt built-in amplifier for powerful low-end output
+12-inch woofer for deep bass reproduction
+Powered design needs no separate amplifier
−Heavy enough to require two hands for moving
No price recorded yet.
Fostex

5-Inch

+Compact 5-inch woofer fits small desks and rooms
+Built-in 50-watt amplifier needs no external amp
+Small size suits near-field monitoring setups
−Limited low-frequency output compared with larger subwoofers
No price recorded yet.
JBL

15-Inch

+15-inch woofer for deep, powerful bass
+Bass reflex design for efficient low-frequency output
+Passive design works with an external amplifier
−Requires a separate amplifier to operate
No price recorded yet.
Kali Audio

6-Inch

+Dual 6-inch woofers add bass output in a compact unit
+600-watt built-in amplifier for active operation
+Designed for music production use
−Smaller 6-inch drivers limit the deepest bass compared with larger units
No price recorded yet.
KRK

10-Inch

+10-inch woofer for balanced low-frequency reproduction
+160-watt built-in amplifier for active operation
+Black cabinet suits studio setups
−Lower 160-watt power rating than several other options
No price recorded yet.
Mackie

8-Inch

+Built-in Bluetooth connectivity for wireless streaming
+Remote control for adjusting settings from a distance
+Compact 8-inch driver fits small desks
−Smaller 8-inch driver limits bass extension
No price recorded yet.
Ortizan

5.24-Inch

+Very compact 5.24-inch driver saves space
+Class D amplifier with 60W output
+Vibration feature for tactile bass
−Small 5.24-inch driver limits deep bass
No price recorded yet.
Seismic Audio

18-Inch

+Large 18-inch driver for deep bass reproduction
+Down-firing design directs sound toward the floor
+Pro audio cabinet for PA and DJ use
−Requires a separate amplifier to operate
No price recorded yet.
Rockville

10-Inch

+Built-in Class D amplifier with RCA inputs
+Wood cabinet material
+Compact 10-inch driver for smaller rooms
−10-inch driver produces less bass extension than larger subwoofers
−Wood cabinet is heavier to move than lighter enclosures
No price recorded yet.
ADAM Audio

10-Inch

+10-inch driver for deeper low-frequency reproduction in a studio
+Powered design with built-in amplifier needs no separate amp
+Mk2 version of the Sub10 model line
No price recorded yet.
ADAM Audio
+Two-pack gives subwoofers for a stereo pair in one purchase
+10-inch powered subwoofers with built-in amplification
+Includes a 1/4 inch TRS to XLR male to male balanced cable
No price recorded yet.
Electro-Voice

12-Inch

+12-inch driver for deep low-frequency output
+1200 watts of power for high output levels
+Includes a threaded height-adjustable loudspeaker pole
No price recorded yet.
Fluid Audio

8-Inch

+Compact 8-inch driver for a smaller footprint
+200 watts of Class D power
+XLR and RCA inputs for flexible connections
No price recorded yet.
IK Multimedia

6.5-Inch

+Compact 6.5-inch driver for small desktops
+Listed low-frequency extension down to 25Hz
+Built-in automatic calibration with ARC X
No price recorded yet.
JBL

10-Inch

+10-inch woofer for solid low-frequency reproduction
+200-watt built-in amplifier for active operation
+Designed as a studio monitor subwoofer
No price recorded yet.
Kali Audio

12-Inch

+12-inch woofer for solid low-frequency output
+Powered design includes its own amplifier
+Second-generation V2 model name indicates an updated version
No price recorded yet.
Rockville

15-Inch

+15-inch driver for strong low-end output
+Active powered design with built-in amplification
+2400W peak and 600W RMS power rating
No price recorded yet.
ADAM Audio

8-Inch

+8-inch driver suits smaller rooms and nearfield monitoring setups
+Powered design with built-in amplifier needs no separate amp
No price recorded yet.
ASA Electronics

8-Inch

+Amplified design needs no separate amplifier
+8-inch woofer in a compact footprint
−Smaller 8-inch woofer limits deep bass extension
No price recorded yet.

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