10 Best Compact Subwoofers 2024
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KICKER 46HS10 Compact Powered 10-inch Subwoofer – ⭐ Best Overall Compact Subwoofer
46HS10 by KICKER
- Weight: 13.99 pounds
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.9 x 3.1 inches
- Now includes a 10-inch sub model, along with the 8-inch
- 180 Watt amplifier drives the HS10; 150 Watt amp the HS8
- Ultra-compact at just more than three inches high
- Minimal parts and quick-connect Molex plug and harness
- Remote bass control included
Kanto SUB6 6-inch Powered Subwoofer
SUB6MB by Kanto
- Color: Matte Black
- Weight: 11.02 pounds
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 8.7 x 9.7 inches
- TRUE BASS REPRODUCTION - Pumping out 200W of total peak power, sub6's sealed box design provides detailed bass response while ensuring your favorite songs and soundtracks are perfectly balanced.
- COMPACT DESIGN - Achieve powerful bass extension while taking up minimal space. Measuring 9.6" tall, sub6 fits wherever you need it.
- SEAMLESS INTEGRATION - Every space is different. Precise dials for volume and cut-off frequency offer exacting, responsive control that let you shape your bass to fit the unique characteristics of your room.
- REDUCED VIBRATION - sub6’s acoustic MDF enclosure is engineered to reduce undesired resonance and reverberation inside the cabinet providing clean, uncolored sound. Solid rubber feet also help to isolate the housing from the surrounding area.
- PROTECTIVE GRILLE - A specially designed grille protects the 6" paper cone driver from impact and dust while allowing sound to travel through with minimal diffraction.
Rockville SS8P 400w 8" Slim Under-Seat Active Powered Car/Truck Subwoofer – 💲 Best Budget Compact Subwoofer
SS8P by Rockville
- Release date: 10/17/2019
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 8.3 x 2.8 inches
- Warranty: 1 YEAR
- Rockville SS8P 8" 400w Slim Under-Seat Active Powered Car/Truck Subwoofer Sub.
- Enclosure is made out of cast aluminum which stays cool at all times.
- Peak Power Handling: 400 Watts. RMS Power Handling: 100 Watts. Heavy Duty Mounting Feet.
- PWM MOSFET Power Supply. Low Level RCA Input. High Level Inputs with Auto Turn-On Technology.
- Adjustable Input Sensitivity. Soft Delayed Remote Turn-On. Thermal Protection Circuit, Short Protection Circuit.
- Overload Protection Circuit. Green Power/Red Protect LED. Phase Switch: 0° or 180°.
- Low Pass Filter: 50Hz - 150Hz. Bass Boost: 0 - 12dB @ 45Hz. Built in Subsonic Filter @ 20Hz. THD: < 0.4%.
- Subwoofer Level Remote Control. Fuse Rating: Single 10A. Peak Power 400 Watts. RMS Power: 100 Watts.
- Impedance: 2 Ohm. Dimensions (L x W X H): 11.4" x 8.3" x 2.8" Inches. Frequency Response: 20Hz - 150Hz.
- Signal to Noise Ratio: >90dB. Sensitivity: 90dB @ 1w / 1m. Input sensitivity, Low level: 300mV. Input sensitivity, High level: 1.0V
Alpine Electronics PWE-S8 Restyle Compact Powered 8-Inch Subwoofer – 👑 Premium Pick
PWE-S8 by Alpine
- Color: black
- Weight: 10 pounds
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 9.1 x 2.8 inches
- Warranty: 1 year
- 8-inch subwoofer and 120W amplifier, housed together in a cast aluminum enclosure
- The compact size measures just 13.5” L x 9” W x 3” D so it can be installed under or behind a seat in a truck, in a sedan’s trunk or in an SUV’s hatch
- 32Hz-150Hz frequency response, Power Rating: 120W RMS. RCA (0.1-4V) / Speaker Input (1.5-30V/auto sensing)
- RCA and Auto-sensing Speaker Level Inputs are located on the side panel, along with controls for Phase, Gain, LP Crossover and Remote Sub Level
- The PWE-S8 is an Authorized Online Product Sold By and Shipped from Amazon; visit the store locator on the Alpine USA website for professional installation
Rockville RW10CA 10" 800 Watt Slim Low Profile Active Powered
RW10CA by Rockville
- Color: Black
- Weight: 14.25 pounds
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 13.4 x 2.7 inches
- Rockville RW10CA 800 Watt 10" Slim Car Subwoofer.
- 800 Watts Peak / 200 Watts RMS. PWM MOSFET Power Supply.
- Low Level RCA Input. High Level Inputs with Auto Turn-On Technology.
- Adjustable Input Sensitivity. Soft Delayed Remote Turn-On.
- Thermal Protection Circuit, Short Protection Circuit.
- Overload Protection Circuit. Phase Switch: 0° or 180°.
- Low Pass Filter: 50Hz - 150Hz. Bass Boost: 0 - 18dB @ 45Hz.
- Subwoofer Level Remote Control. Built in Subsonic Filter @ 29Hz. Frequency Response: 20Hz - 150Hz. Sensitivity: 90dB @ 1w / 1m.
- Maximum Power RMS: 200 Watts. Impedance: 2 Ohm. Dimensions: 12.4 x 13.4 x 2.7 (L x W X H) Inches.
- Note: Kindly refer User Manual before use
Rockville SS8P 400 Watt Slim Under-Seat Powered Car/Truck Subwoofer Sub+Amp
SS8P+RWK10 by Rockville
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 5.4 x 11 inches
- Package Includes: (1) Rockville SS8P 400 Watt Slim Under-Seat Active Powered Car/Truck Subwoofer Sub, (1) Rockville RWK10 10 Gauge Amp Installation Kit ANL Fuse Holder 100% Copper RCA
- Features of SS8P: Rockville SS8P 8" 400w Slim Under-Seat Active Powered Car/Truck Subwoofer Sub, Enclosure is made out of cast aluminum which stays cool at all times, Peak Power Handling: 400 Watts, RMS Power Handling: 100 Watts, Heavy Duty Mounting Feet, PWM MOSFET Power Supply, Low Level RCA Input, High Level Inputs with Auto Turn-On Technology, Adjustable Input Sensitivity, Soft Delayed Remote Turn-On, Thermal Protection Circuit, Short Protection Circuit, Overload Protection Circuit
- Green Power/Red Protect LED, Phase Switch: 0° or 180°, Low Pass Filter: 50Hz - 150Hz, Bass Boost: 0 - 12dB @ 45Hz, Built in Subsonic Filter @ 20Hz, THD: < 0.4%, Subwoofer Level Remote Control, Fuse Rating: Single 10A
- Specifications of SS8P: Peak Power 400 Watts, RMS Power: 100 Watts, Impedance: 2 Ohm, Dimensions (L x W X H): 11.4" x 8.3" x 2.8" Inches, Frequency Response: 20Hz - 150Hz, Signal to Noise Ratio: >90dB, Sensitivity: 90dB @ 1w / 1m, Input sensitivity, Low level: 300mV, Input sensitivity, High level: 1.0V
- Features of RWK10: Rockville RWK10 10 Gauge 2 Channel Car Amplifier Wiring Installation Kit, (1) 17 High Grade Twisted Pair of 100% Copper RCA Cable, 17' 10 Gauge Translucent Blue SuperFlex Power Cables, 17 18 Gauge Blue Remote Cable, 17 16 Gauge Clear Speaker Wire, 3' 10 Gauge Clear SuperFlex Ground Wire, Gold Plated AGU Heat Resistant Fuse Holder, 40 Amp ATU Inline Fuse, 7 Split Tube Loom, Accessories Included: Wire Ties, Ring Terminals, Butt Connectors, Spades, and Grommets
JBL BassPro SL 8-inch 125W RMS Powered Under-Seat Compact Subwoofer
K951094 by JBL
- Weight: 2.17 pounds
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 9.8 x 2.8 inches
- 8-inch JBL BassPro SL powered under-seat compact subwoofer enclosure
- Power output: Peak: 250 watts RMS: 125 watts
- Efficient Class D amplifier
- Soft start turn-on, speaker-level (high-level) inputs with Audio Sense Auto-on
- Optional wired bass remote controller
Cerwin Vega VPAS10 10" 2Ω 550W Max / 200W RMS
R-VPAS10 by Cerwin-Vega
- Release date: 07/01/2020
- Weight: 100 pounds
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 11.7 x 5.1 inches
- Warranty: 1 year factory warranty
- Power Handling: Peak: 550 watts RMS: 200 watts
- PWM MOSFET Power Supply/Thermal Protection Circuit Remote Subwoofer Control Included RCA and High-Level Inputs
- Delayed Soft Remote Turn On Adjustable Input Sensitivity
- Variable Bass Boost: 0 - +12 dB Variable Low-pass Filter: 85 - 150 Hz
- Constant Subsonic Filter: @ 35Hz Selectable Phase : 0 or 180 degrees
- Fuse Rating: 25A x 1 Dimensions: 13.60" L x 9.60" W x 2.60" H (approx)
Pioneer TS-WX130DA Compact Active subwoofer
TS-WX130DA by PIONEER
- Release date: 05/01/2020
- Color: Black
- Weight: 7.28 pounds
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 9.8 x 4.4 inches
- Warranty: 1 year
- Pioneer TS-WX130DA Compact 8" x 5. 25" 160-Watt Active Subwoofer with Built-in Amp 8" x 5. 25" woofer ; 160W max
- 50W nominal; Aluminum cone; Urethane surround; Built-in Class D amp; Digital Bass Control tailors frequency response & increases performance with selectable Deep or Dynamic listening modes; Gain
- LPF
- phase & bass modes controllable at remote; Freq resp
- Deep Mode: 20Hz-200Hz; Freq resp
Acoustic Audio PSW-6 Down Firing Powered Subwoofer (Black)
PSW-6 by Acoustic Audio by Goldwood
- Release date: 05/01/2014
- Color: Black
- Weight: 18 pounds
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.3 x 11.1 inches
- Warranty: Lifetime warranty against manufacturers defects.
- HOME THEATER POWERED SUBWOOFER - Standard RCA inputs easily connect to your home theater receivers dedicated Subwoofer Output. Save power with the added Signal Sensing Auto ON/OFF feature
- 250 WATTS PEAK POWER - Integrated high efficiency power amplifier, 30 - 250 Hz with 96dB at 8ohm, Auto ON/OFF and 0 - 180 degree Phase control switches, Gain and 50 - 150 Hz Crossover control knobs
- 6.5 INCH DOWN FIRING WOOFER - Long throw woofer with high rigidity PVA Treated cone, bottom slotted port, Bass Reflex cabinet design with vibration absorbing feet, high quality MDF with added internal bracing and black ash finish
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Standard US 110V grounded wall plug, any home theater receiver with dual or single RCA dedicated Subwoofer passive output, home receiver or stereo with raw wire outputs. Use for home theater and surround sound systems
- WHAT'S IN THE BOX - Acoustic Audio by PSW-6 powered subwoofer, 6 foot dual RCA cable, RCA "Y" adapter, instruction manual - Standing sub with feet size is (H x W x D) 11.1" × 9.25" × 10.04" - NOT LFE Compatible
