Subwoofers

Audioengine S8

Audioengine S8

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£250

This sub scores highly on the waking-the-neighbours scale

Martin Logan Dynamo
£500

A handsome, cuboidal little fellow that can be used in a forward or downward-firing configuration

Velodyne SPL-1500R

Velodyne SPL-1500R

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£1600

The SPL-1500R isn’t small or cheap, but it is very good

Velodyne DD-18

Velodyne DD-18

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£3300

There’s more to this beast than blunt force

Velodyne SPL-800i

Velodyne SPL-800i

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£499

Experience mammoth power from this dwarf subwoofer

Q Acoustics 1000s
£200

Lacks the speed and definition to create any sense of scale and weight in big action movie soundtracks

MJ Acoustics Pro 50 MkII
£299

With its compact dimensions and affordable price, the Pro 50 MkII is a real gem

Eclipse TD725SW

Eclipse TD 725SW

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£2700

It might not have the visual flair of other Eclipse products, but the TD725SW doesn’t lack for sonic talent

REL Acoustic R-305
£795

Looks the part, and delivers a big weight from a comparatively small box

Wilson Benesch Torus
£3000

Whatever you do, don’t call the Torus a subwoofer - Wilson Benesch prefers the term ‘infrasonic generator’

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