Whether you are looking for a subwoofer for your car or for your sound system in your home, you want to get the right unit that will blow your socks off. Some people really like heavy bass in their car while others only want heavy bass in their home when they are enjoying a serious movie to bring the theater effect in. Consider if you like your floor and your seat vibrating or if you prefer a lower level of bass. When you decide on the level of bass you want, then its time to start shopping for a subwoofer. We reviewed a wide range of subwoofers from medium to heavy bass and present them to you here in our top 10 best subwoofer Reviews 2014.
10. Pioneer TS-W304R 12-Inch Component Subwoofer with 1300 Watts Max Power
This is a really great woofer for the price. It offers really big bass on a tight budget. It has been upgraded with a new look and has new features, giving it a stronger performance and increased power handling. It is best to use the subwoofer in a sealed or a ported enclosure. The installation manual has full specification and recommended designs for enclosures. This subwoofer handles 1,300 watts which is impressive and features the IMPP composite seamless cone woofer which delivers powerful and accurate bass sound with reduced distortion.
9. Sony SA-W2500 Performance Line 100 Watt Subwoofer
This 100 watt amp subwoofer has 6 ohms, 80 Hz and 10% THD. The speaker has a 10” reinforced cellular woofer. The unit also has motion feedback technology. There are speaker and line level inputs. The frequency response of this subwoofer is 28-200Hz.
8. Sherwood SWH-672 Subwoofer System
Whether you want to watch movies or listen to music this subwoofer provides depth and impact. This is an excusion driver that is 8” long. The unit is head rubbed with black trim panelling. The subwoofer has a 150 watt RMS amplifier and a frequency response of 27 to 400 Hz. This subwoofer comes in at #8 in our top 10 best subwoofer Reviews 2014.
7. Polk Audio PSW 121 12-inch Powered Subwoofer
This woofer has a distortion analyzer which optimizes the structure to ensure the most efficient performance even when the listening levels are extreme. The speaker level inputs and outputs are easily accessible and can be easily connected to any system. These subwoofers blend well with systems that have other Polk loudspeakers. The superior compression circuitry limits distortion even when the volume levels are extreme. Bigger is better when it comes to bass and most people want smooth, deep, big bass in their home theater or listening room. They also want it to blend smoothly with loudspeakers with an added kick in dimension that only big bass can deliver. This subwoofer is a large scale unit and has a 12 inch dynamic balance driven by an optimized motor structure. The result is deep, wide explosive thrills with natural impact.
6. Dual SBP8A 160-Watts
This is a single 8-Inch amplified black bandpass that really pumps out the bass. This is designed for vehicles and is 160 watts. It illuminates cool blue and has a 2 inch Kapton 4 layer voice coil. The backplate is chromed and has a stamped steel frame. There is a dual 2 ohm voice coil and a heavy duty 30 ounce magnet. This is a car subwoofer that is not compatible with home stereo systems. It has a full view window made from plexiglass. The advanced temperature control system keeps the unit from overheating.
5. MTX Audio TNP212D2 Terminator Power Pack Subwoofer System
This subwoofer has an all in one bass package and is the perfect solution for anybody who wants to add bass to the sound system in their vehicle. There is a 12” sealed subwoofer enclosure and a one channel amplifier which are designed to operate within the enclosure. MTX Audio has been producing electronics designed for vehicles for more than 40 years and this is exactly what you would expect from a decent car audio package. The two 12” subwoofers can handle 400 watts of RMS. The enclosure is fully sealed and is 5/8” medium density fiberboard and lined with aviation grade carpet. Easy connection to factory radios. We put this one in at #5 in our top 10 best subwoofer Reviews 2014.
4. Klipsch SW-350 8-Inch 350 Watt Subwoofer
This is an 8 inch driver that produces incredible base response with very little distortion. It will even outperform some 10 inch subs. There is a digital amplifier that is built in to deliver an extra 350 watts of booming dynamic power. The modern design is sleek and complements many of the HDTVs of today’s living room.
3. Onkyo SKW204 Bass Reflex Powered Subwoofer
This subwoofer is perfect for a 5.1 or a 7.1 channel surround sound system. It has crossover control and a switch for phase invert that allows you to make adjustments to the output of the bass. There is also auto standby function and the unit has a crossover control with a phase invert switch that allows you to fine tune the output of the bass.
2. Jamo SUB 210 Subwoofer
The Jamo SUB 201 is a compact subwoofer that packs a huge punch. It does not have the booming base of many other subwoofers on the market, but many people do not want the excessive booming, they just want a compact option and need to place the subwoofer in with existing furniture and components. This 200W amplifier is more compact than any of its predecessors. This amplifier has a bass-reflex enclosure which provides it with performance that is unrivalled in its class. There are many controls including auto on and off, cut off for frequency and phase and a line-level input so that the subwoofer can be integrated with any amplifier, TV, speaker or receiver combination. This one makes #2 on our list of top 10 best subwoofer Reviews 2014.
1. BIC PL-200 Acoustech Platinum Series Subwoofer
This subwoofer is front firing and features a 12 inch long throw powered subwoofer and a BASH amplifier which is state of the art. The dynamic peak output is 1000 watts and there is 250 watts RMS continuous. The frequency response is 22Hz and the unit also has adjustable crossover and volume controls. The enclosure is 12” and is poly injected. It contains a high power magnet and a long excursion surround.
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