Reviews

Polk’s HTS 10 and HTS 12 subwoofers have been discontinued. What they offered, whether to buy used, and the current Polk replacements to consider.

Rockville Rock Shaker 12 review: what this low-cost 12-inch subwoofer does well, why its 800 W peak rating needs context, and better options if you can stretch.

Yamaha NS-SW100 review: why this compact 10-inch subwoofer suits small rooms and apartments, its limits, and how it compares with Polk and Klipsch.

Bose Bass Module 500 review: compatibility, how it performs, how it compares with the Bass Module 700, and when a different setup makes more sense.

Sonos Sub Gen 3 review: what it does well, how it differs from the newer Sonos Sub 4, compatibility, and whether it’s worth buying in 2026.

Polk PSW10 review for 2026: where this compact 10-inch subwoofer works, where it falls short, and the current alternatives worth comparing.

BIC America F12 review: what this budget 12-inch subwoofer does well, where it falls short, and how it compares with the Klipsch R-120SW and Polk PSW10.

SVS SB-1000 Pro review: why this compact sealed 12-inch sub is our top pick, what its app does, where it falls short, and how it compares in 2026.

Klipsch R-120SW review: specs, how it handles movies and music, setup tips, and how it compares with the SVS SB-1000 Pro and BIC F12 in 2026.