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In-Wall Subwoofer Options for Deep Bass Without the Big Box In-wall subwoofers have taken the art of invisible bass to new heights (or new lows). We look at 3 new in-wall and in-ceiling subs that offer deep powerful bass for discrete installations without the box.

Klipsch Reference R-121SW 12" Ported Subwoofer Review The Klipsch R-121SW is a tremendously popular ported 12" subwoofer from the very popular loudspeaker manufacturer, but what are buyers really getting for its cost? Read our review.

PreSonus R80 V2 Powered Studio Monitor Review With the R80 V2 studio monitor, PreSonus packs 140-watts of amplification into an 8” woofer and a high-powered AMT tweeter, but will it be enough to make us forget about their dome tweeter monitors?

Rocksteady Stadium Sub Review: Bluetooth Micro-Sub Excellence! Rocksteady Stadium manufacturer Killer Concepts released its portable wireless subwoofer. The RSS provides low-end for their portable speakers for a real 2.1 sound system that's affordable and portable.

M&K Sound Goes In-Wall with New IW150A Home Theater Loudspeakers M&K Sound unveiled its IW150A in-ceiling and in-wall loudspeaker designed for immersive audio height channels and multiple in-wall applications. The $1,100/each speakers are available NOW. Read on.

BIC Acoustech PL-300 Subwoofer Review: Legit 20Hz Extension for Under $500?!? We reviewed the BIC Acoustech PL-300 ported subwoofer which claims sub-20Hz bass for less than $500. With a 350-watt amp, 12” driver, and variable tuning, it may be positioned to actually deliver. Read on.

SVS Raises Bar Prime Wireless Pro Powered Speakers & SoundBase Amp! The NEW SVS Prime Wireless Pro Powered Speakers ($900/pair) bring deeper more powerful sound than their predecessors. The Soundbase Pro amp lets you connect your favorite speakers with wireless connectivity.

Monoprice SoundStage 3 Portable Review: The Bluetooth Swiss Army Knife Boombox! Monoprice SoundStage 3 Portable is a powerful new Bluetooth speaker with several input options and a sub out. Loud & clear over AAC/SBC codecs, 50W Class D and a 5.25" bass driver to bring the boom!

Paradigm SE 8000F Tower Speakers Review The Paradigm SE 8000F is a large floorstanding speaker with high sensitivity and prodigious bass output that may steer you away from other big box brands like Polk and Klipsch for under $1,500/pair.

Monoprice Monolith Audition Series - Real 5.1 Speaker System $1k?!? Monoprice's new budget friendly Audition series speakers bring tech from their Encore series at an unimaginably even more affordable prices. Assemble entire 5.1 systems for well under $1k? You betcha!