Dayton Audio SUB-1200

Budget$180

A 12-inch budget sub that plays low enough for bass sweeps and crossover checks; treats room placement as part of the design.

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Key specs

Reference$600

A sealed 12-inch sub with app control and a flat, extended response — ideal for the 10–200 Hz sweeps and room-mode hunting on this site.

Best value$450

A 350 W 10-inch that hits cleanly into the low 20s — the most sub for the money before diminishing returns set in.