Metra has rebranded its vehicle audio kits as Sound Stage and added four subwoofer power packs that keep your factory stereo. Fitments, what’s in the box and who they suit.
ASCENDO’s THE MULE 10 is a passive 10-inch kick woofer that fits inside a standard wall. What it’s for, the specs so far, and whether a “kick bass” module belongs in your system.
The JBL BassPro SL2 is a powered 8-inch underseat subwoofer with speaker-level inputs for factory stereos. What it does well, its limits, fit and setup.
The Rockford Fosgate Punch P3D4-12 is a 600 W RMS dual 4-ohm car sub with 15.9 mm of Xmax. Box sizes, amp pairing, T/S specs and how it compares.
The Kicker CompR 12 is a 500 W RMS dual 4-ohm car subwoofer with a 5.75-inch mounting depth. Box sizes, wiring, amp matching and how it compares with the Rockford P3.
The Sonos Sub Mini is a compact wireless sub for Sonos Beam, Ray and Era speakers. Which soundbars it suits, what reviewers found and when to choose the Sub 4.
The ELAC Debut 3.0 DS123 is a new sealed 12-inch subwoofer with 200 W RMS and high-level connections. What it offers, its limits and how it compares.
The Polk Monitor XT12 is a budget 12-inch ported subwoofer rated to 24 Hz, with speaker-level inputs for stereo amps. What it does well and where it falls short.
The Klipsch R-100SW is a compact 10-inch ported subwoofer and a popular budget pick. What it does well, its limits and the alternatives.
The Klipsch R-121SW is the newer sibling of the best-selling R-120SW. Specs, what independent measurements found, setup tips and when to pick something else.
