Value Entry Level Subwoofer

A subwoofer has to check a few boxes to be worth considering. One is the power output and another is the right frequency response range. For the price, the Acoustic Audio PSW-10 offers way more than would be expected on paper. Not many subwoofers that cost way more will offer up to 400 watts of peak power (200 RMS). Many will also not offer a frequency range that starts from as low as 25Hz. That’s impressive for this price point, but we’re a little skeptical of both ratings. That’s a high pea...

Down Firing Woofer + Compact Size

Down firing woofers have some space-saving qualities. Some also believe them to produce louder boomier bass. This is largely because the soundwaves pushed downward are quickly reflected causing something like a resonance that enriches the overall low frequency. Despite the fact that the woofer is just 10 inches, it can still reach low frequencies. It’s able to produce pressure levels of up to 97dB at 8ohm. This kind of powered subwoofer will produce sound pressure levels that will have your g...

Big Power and Average Sound Quality