Subwoofer Reviews

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Summary: The futuristic looking ForceField 5 can deliver floor-shaking bass in a large room with headroom to spare. Reviewer Mark Fleischman observed: “I was dumbfounded by how much bass output the sub could muster.”

Plus: Distinctive looks • Downward firing passive radiator enhances bass extension while avoiding unwanted whistles and sputters
Minus: Could use more adjustability at the lower end of its volume range

Triad InWall Bronze/4 SlimSub: $1,400

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Summary: Out of sight but not out of mind, Triad’s Bronze/4 delivers true high-end performance from a low-profile subwoofer designed for in-wall mounting in a retrofit or new construction setting.

Plus: Includes a rack mountable 350-watt DSP amplifier • Installer setup via the Internet • Options for wide, narrow, and frameless grilles • Extensive tuning capabilities, including a six-band parametric equalizer
Minus: Installation may be tricky for the uninitiated