Posts with tag "Subwoofer"

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The subwoofer in a two-channel system is a perennial talking point that has seen many a lance broken. While the debate rages on, the market for these devices keeps growing - and a consensus is gradually taking hold that the modest low end of bookshelf or slim floorstanding speakers can well be extended with a dedicated bass module. Modern subwoofers integrate into a system beautifully and guarantee seamless sound with far greater scale and sense of air. We have prepared a ranking of the best music subwoofers as of August 2026. As usual, the article starts with the affordable models and ends with the flagships - so you can pick a unit for any taste and budget.

Revel is preparing to premiere its new Performa4 loudspeaker lineup, which will be officially introduced at AXPONA 2026. The event will take place from April 10 to 12 at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago. The new series covers a price range from 2 to 7 thousand US dollars per pair and is aimed at the segment where serious stereo systems and home theater setups are most often assembled.

British company Arcam has expanded the Radia family of audio products by unveiling a new range of loudspeakers at ISE 2026 in Barcelona. Until now the series consisted exclusively of amplifiers, but the manufacturer now aims to offer complete audio systems within the Radia lineup.

Danish company Audio Group Denmark has introduced the Børresen BM3 (Bass Module 3) subwoofer, designed to work with the brand’s High End loudspeaker systems. The new model is engineered and handcrafted in Denmark; development was led by Michael Børresen and Flemming Erik Rasmussen.

SVS has announced the release of two new subwoofers in the 5000 R|Evolution series. These subwoofers boast a 15" driver, dual amplification, and the most powerful DSP ever used in a subwoofer.

MartinLogan has released the MartinLogan Grotto 12 and Grotto 15 active subwoofers – the top of the company's current lineup. The new subwoofers are positioned higher than the well-known Abyss models and offer up to 2 kW of peak power.

The company MSB Technology presented a very interesting solution to the eternal problem that arises after the introduction of an active subwoofer into the path - interference from the power amplifiers built into the bass modules can degrade the signal quality, transmitting noise back into the signal lines. The MSB Technology The Pro Sub Isolator is designed to correct this drawback.

DALI has released the top subwoofer DALI V-16 F – the model has become the culmination of the company's developments in the field of low frequency reproduction. The heart of the sub is the latest 16” driver, which is equipped with a T-shaped ventilated pole piece to ensure symmetrical distribution of magnetic flux through the voice coil. The ventilation hole in this tip expands at both ends, providing turbulent air flow, while two Faraday rings suppress flow modulation.

High End acoustics manufacturers have “fallen in love” with subwoofers – and the Swiss manufacturer Stenheim has introduced the active subwoofer Stenheim Alumine Sub. The model can be an excellent partner for expanding the bass of the branded Stenheim Alumine Two and Two.Five loudspeakers, as well as complement the speakers of other companies.

Raidho Acoustics has introduced the Raidho TD8 SUB and TD10 SUB active subwoofers for the first time in its history. The new products are equipped with bass drivers with Ceramix diamond-coated diffusers, combined with passive radiators and Hypex Ncore ultra-low latency amplification.

Sales of the infrasonic passive subwoofer Krix Loudspeakers UCX-218 have begun — the most powerful model from the Australian company. The model uses a pair of 18-inch woofers with a long diffuser stroke. The woofers are located in the housing opposite each other, which compensates for mechanical vibrations and provides a clean, neutral bass sound.

The well-known acoustics manufacturer, Monitor Audio, has released three new active subwoofers of the Monitor Audio Vestra series - W10, W12 and W15. All of them are equipped with proprietary speakers with aluminum-magnesium alloy diffusers with a ceramic C-CAM coating with a long-stroke suspension and can develop impressive sound pressure.

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the company's foundation, Estelon presented new acoustic models - Estelon Aurelia bookshelf speakers (plus Aurelia Centre) and the Estelon Aurus active subwoofer. The Aurelia bookshelf speakers are a two-way acoustic system made in a closed box design.

The German company Nubert has released a very flexible bass solution that can be easily integrated into any system – the Nubert nuZeo 8w wireless subwoofer. The device uses the Nubert X-Connect or Nubert X-Connect Surround wireless connection, which is also the basis for other acoustic systems in the Nubert nuZeo series.

While a standard stereo system typically uses a pair of full-range loudspeakers, triphonic solutions, focused on acoustics with limited bass extension, supplemented by an active subwoofer, are gaining popularity. In this expert analytical material, you will find seven subwoofers specially selected by the editors - suitable specifically for music installations. The rating starts with relatively inexpensive devices and ends with genuine High-End.