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For an affordable subwoofer, Kanto sub8 and Dayton Audio SUB-1200 are two comparable choices. sub8 has a total rating of 5.6 out of 10 vs 7.3 out of 10 for SUB-1200.
Advantages Kanto sub8 over Dayton Audio SUB-1200
- Has more nominal output power: 125W vs 120W (RMS)
- Maximum peak power: 250W vs 120W (RMS)
- Better high limit of frequency response: 175Hz vs 140Hz
Advantages Dayton Audio SUB-1200 over Kanto sub8
- Loudspeaker grill is removable
- Better low limit of frequency response: 25Hz vs 35Hz
- Larger driver size: 12" vs 8"
Common strengths
- Phase control
- Low-pass filter
Kanto sub8 vs Dayton Audio SUB-1200
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Product
Kanto sub8
Dayton Audio SUB-1200
Model
sub8
SUB-1200
Brand
Kanto
Dayton Audio
Reviews
101
184
General
Amplification type
active
active
Wireless
Detachable grilles
Enclosure type
sealed
vented
Power
Nominal output power (RMS), W
125
120
Maximal output power (RMS), W
250
120
Audio performance
Sensitivity, dB
85
Impedance, Ohm
8
Frequency response, Hz
35-175
25-140
Crossover frequency, Hz
40-120
40-140
Driver
Driver quantity
1
1
Driver size, in
8
12
Driver placement
front panel
front panel
Port placement
without
down firing
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Extensive connection
RCA LFE inputs
0
1
RCA stereo line level inputs (pair)
1
1
RCA outputs
0
0
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
XLR outputs (pair)
0
0
Speaker level output (pair)
0
2
Speaker level input (pair)
0
2
Control
Volume
Subwoofer phase
Low-pass filter
Main power switch
App control
Desing
Body material
MDF
MDF
Woofer composition
pressed long-fibre paper
polymer
Colors
black, white, gray
black
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D), cm/in
28 x 28 x 30/11 x 11 x 11.9
41.1 x 45.3 x 42.6/ 16.2 x 17.8 x 16.8
Weight, kg/pounds
9.3/20.5
20/44.6
Other
Release year
2016
2016
Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.6Kanto sub8
- 7.3Dayton Audio SUB-1200
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