Top Picks

Subwoofers

JL Audio Fathom IWS-SYS-1 In-Wall Subwoofer
(July/August) JL’s innovative mount suspends this system’s long cabinet and low-profile, 13.5-inch woofer between the wall studs to guarantee amazing performance with virtually no transfer of vibration into the surrounding structure. $4,500, jlaudio.com

Paradigm Persona SUB Subwoofer
(September) The Persona SUB (tested as part of a full 5.1 Persona system) moves serious air thanks to an enormous 1,700-watt amplifier driving six 8-inch woofers on three faces of a hexagonal, vibration-canceling cabinet that, all told, weighs 118 pounds. $6,500, paradigm.com

Emotiva SB12 Subwoofer (See "Value")

RSL Speakers Speedwoofer 10S Subwoofer (See "Value")