Subwoofers — Mission MS-450 Sub

The MS-450 Sub is a powered subwoofer from Mission, sitting above the MS-150 Sub with considerably greater internal amplification and deeper bass extension. The MS-450 Sub brings Mission's more accomplished current engineering to a more capable dedicated bass-reinforcement format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response spans a somewhat deeper 25Hz to 150Hz than the MS-150 Sub's 40-120Hz range. Internal amplification delivers 400W - considerably more than the MS-150 Sub's 70W. At 46.0 x 58.8 x 56.0cm and 32.5kg, the MS-450 Sub represents a considerable step up in scale from the MS-150 Sub.

Sound and use context

Expect more authoritative bass reinforcement than the MS-150 Sub, reflecting the considerably greater 400W amplification combined with the wider 25-150Hz bandwidth.

Pairing

As a self-powered subwoofer, the MS-450 Sub connects to a preamplifier, integrated amplifier or AV receiver's subwoofer output directly, working alongside a broader main-speaker system.

Alternatives

Mission's own MS-150 Sub sits below this model at more modest scale, while the QX-12 Sub offers a comparable alternative within the brand's QX series.