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title: "Dayton Audio SUB-1000 10-Inch 100 Watt Powered Subwoofer (Black)"
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# 80W powerful built-in amplifier 10" heavy-duty long-throw woofer Variable 12 dB low pass crossover Dayton Audio SUB-1000 10-Inch 100 Watt Powered Subwoofer (Black)

**Brand:** dayton audio
**Price:** $598.67
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## Summary

> 🎶 Unleash the bass beast—because your home theater deserves to shake the room!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dayton Audio SUB-1000 10-Inch 100 Watt Powered Subwoofer (Black) by dayton audio
- **How much does it cost?** $598.67 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- dayton audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dayton audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Auto-On Mode:** Automatically powers up when audio signals hit, so you never miss a beat or waste energy.
- • **Precision Bass Control:** Fine-tune crossover frequency and volume for seamless integration with your speakers—no boominess, just perfect balance.
- • **Sleek, Discreet Design:** Textured black vinyl finish blends effortlessly into any home theater or living room aesthetic.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Supports both high and low-level inputs with pass-through outputs, making setup a breeze for any system.
- • **Room-Shaking Bass Power:** Feel every note with a 10" long-throw woofer delivering deep, clean lows that transform your space.

## Overview

The Dayton Audio SUB-1000 is a 10-inch powered subwoofer featuring a heavy-duty long-throw woofer and an 80W amplifier. Its downward-firing flared port design minimizes noise while maximizing bass impact. With selectable auto-on functionality, variable crossover control, and versatile input/output options, it delivers clean, powerful low frequencies ideal for small to medium home theaters. Finished in a subtle black vinyl, it combines performance with style, backed by a 5-year limited warranty.

## Description

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Review: Buy this one...it is absolutely terrific. - Just unboxed and set up this BEAST. I am a total bass junkie...I gotta feel it, hear it, and not miss a single note. UNBOXING: - Dayton Audio, A+. Double boxed, barely no instructions, lots of foam, and care in packaging. - No Prime 2-day delivery. Parts Express always seems to charge too much for shipping. - Took the grill off and looked at woofer...holy moses, that is one beast of a subwoofer (thick surround, high excursion) SET-UP: - Easy peasey hook up. I am using my Harman/Kardon 3590 subwoofer RCA outputs (low level) Works perfectly. - Adjustments for volume and freq are very good. I was worried about the crossover not being parametric (dB drop off stuff). It is very high quality - The speaker hi and lo level connections are TOO SMALL - Placement - Looks great just about everywhere. SOUND: - I have a normal sized living room. This sub fills it with total ease. - I like having stuff hanging on the walls (pictures, clocks, wall hangings). However, this sub does NOT like them and will shake them off. - The bass is incredible, the quality spectacular, detail is there, EVERY note is there. - How loud will it go? Well, I cranked it up out of the box, everything in the house in every room shook. I "felt" every low freq note with a physical internal vibrato. Almost brain rattling in a way. For $128...you get A LOT of high quality bass and it will crack drywall, plaster, and make things fall off the wall - Absolutely no "huff and puff", no internal rattles, no weird air sounds like so many other subs. Just pure, clean low-low-low grunt, growling bass. CONCLUSION: - Best $128 I ever spent to round out my home entertainment center. This 10" powered sub with 100w is MORE than enough for about 99% of purchasers. It has the power, sound, and quality of a sub costing 3x as much. I am 47 and have heard some highly exotic stuff in my time. This Dayton Audio sub will "hit" and sounds excellent. Thank you Dayton Audio for making a great sub... UPDATE (6 Sep 2016) - I just "leave it on"...forget about setting the power switch to "Auto". No big deal. As for performance/sound...still amazed. One strange thing thought, my 9-year old large black male cat will lay in front of it and chill out. He loves the rumble or something. Did Dayton Audio infuse the subwoofer with catnip? I am ordering a second one for the bedroom. UPDATE (3 Jan 2017) - The sub is still in the same spot, however I laid it on it's side. The bottom of the sub is where the firing port is. Now (with it on it's side) the port is blowing off to the side. Neat trick! Played a movie today with lots of low frequencies and it really helped increase the experience. The "Auto" On still sucks...so, I leave it on. And lastly, if you use the speaker-level binding posts...they suck. Too small...already broke one messing around. Thankfully I don't use them. The speaker-level binding posts on my Polkaudio PSW10 sub are much better...and that sub has a front firing bass port. If I had to compare the two, the Dayton Audio has a better amplifier, speaker, and "overall" sound. However, the Polk does really well and sounds more natural...esp with the front firing port. It doesn't go quite as low as the Dayton Audio...but, it has a more "natural" low end response and feel. Think of it this way...each has about the same horsepower, but the Dayton Audio has more torque...and torque is king. Yet, the Polk has some class of it's own. UPDATE (May 1, 2018) - It's been a while running this monster. Still LOVE it. Since January, 2017's update, bought a SECOND one for my Vizio soundbar/HDTV system in the bedroom. It has Bluetooth and I paired with my desertcart Echo...the sound is AMAZING! Love this Dayton Audio 10" sub. Now, here is the kicker: I just upgraded my shop stereo system with a brand new Yamaha 5.1 Bluetooth receiver. It is a great sounding head unit...but, really miss/need my Dayton Audio subwoofer "growl". So, I bought ANOTHER one for the shop! I now have THREE of these! So, thanks Dayton Audio... UPDATE (May 24, 2018) - I own THREE now! The one in my garage/shop is hooked into my new Yamaha 5.1 Bluetooth receiver. I also have a desertcart Echo connected (Bluetooth) to this 2.1 system. The sound is crystal clear and the sound of the Dayton Audio is beastly. Garage acoustics are terrible...but was able to get really great sound and enough bass to rattle everything.
Review: Wow! Great budget sub. - I got this sub to go with a pair of Kanto YU4's that I use for near field listening on my desk while working. I previously used an Edifier T5, which is a great budget sub, but had an annoying tendency to go into sleep mode if I didn't have the volume set at a fairly high level. I really just wanted something comparable to the T5 that wasn't prone to dozing off every few minutes at low volumes. Like any subwoofer, it took a few hours of breaking in, some fiddling with dials, and positioning to finally dial it in. The sweet spot for me is to have the crossover set to about 80Hz, which is about 20Hz above the bottom-end for the YU4, the volume is set at dead center, I tried both 0 and 180 degrees on the Phase switch, but both settings sound the same to me. Even though the line input has a "mono" setting, don't make the mistake I did and connect only one cable from the speaker's sub-out to the sub, use a Y-splitter, otherwise you lose a lot of volume, mono is only for receivers that have a dedicated digital mono output. This sub produces a nice, clean, tight bass. I could push it way higher on the volume, but for desktop listening while working, I don't want or need ground shaking bass, just the bottom end filled in, which it does perfectly. Compared to the T5 I would say it's comparable, but it requires less effort to get to the same level of output, which makes sense considering it's10 inches vs. 8 and in a larger cabinet. Build quality is solid and understated, though not quite as solid feeling as the T5, it doesn't feel "cheap" at all. My one complaint though is with the plastic feet. They slide around on my tiled floor really easily, almost like it's on skates. I easily solved the problem though by adding some stick-on rubber feet that I had lying around.

## Features

- Downward-firing flared port for clean, powerful bass
- Selectable Auto-on mode
- Heavy duty front-firing long-throw 10 inch woofer
- Perfect for small home theaters or listening rooms
- Unobtrusive textured black vinyl finish

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0063NU3AA |
| Additional Features | Bass Boost, Volume |
| Antenna Location | home theater |
| Audio Driver Size | 10 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo , Surround Sound |
| Best Sellers Rank | #196,675 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #338 in Home Audio Subwoofers |
| Brand | Dayton Audio |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Television, Projector, Laptop, MP3 Player |
| Connectivity Protocol | RCA |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Remote Control |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 332 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Wood |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00844632094101 |
| Input Voltage | 120 Volts (AC) |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.2"D x 15.8"W x 14.8"H |
| Item Weight | 32.9 Pounds |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Dayton Audio |
| Model Name | SUB-1000 |
| Model Number | SUB-1000 |
| Mounting Type | Floor Standing |
| Number Of Circuits | 1 |
| Number of Audio Channels | 5.1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 100 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 10 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer, Woofer |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 10 Inches |
| UPC | 844632094101 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | No Wireless Communication Technology |
| Woofer Diameter | 10 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo, Surround Sound
- **Brand:** Dayton Audio
- **Connectivity Technology:** RCA
- **Input Voltage:** 120 Volts (AC)
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 80 Watts

## Images

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![Dayton Audio SUB-1000 10-Inch 100 Watt Powered Subwoofer (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TdED8A5IL.jpg)
![Dayton Audio SUB-1000 10-Inch 100 Watt Powered Subwoofer (Black) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BP8TX2QSL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: If this will 95% be used to listen to music (mostly jazz and improv music like the grateful dead) should I go with the 10" or the 12"?**
A: I have the SUB-1000 paired with Micca MB42X speakers and it provides plenty of base when I listen to my 80's rock music.

**Q: Is it worth the extra money for the 1000 instead of the 800?**
A: I would have to say, yes. The 800 is very nice but you get more sound with the 1000. Being 100watt over 80 watt gives you more power and 10 inch over 8 inch has more thump. The 1000 is more powerful all around. Smart buy over 800.

**Q: Anyone connect this to the dayton audio dta-120 with bookshelf speakers?**
A: I used the MB42X Bookshelf Speakers With 4-Inch Carbon Fiber Woofer and Silk Dome Tweeter (Black, Pair)MB42X Bookshelf Speakers With 4-Inch Carbon Fiber Woofer and Silk Dome Tweeter (Black, Pair) and hooked them all to my Onkyo amplifier...  SOUNDS AMAZING!

**Q: Will this Sub work for replacing a Passive Sub on a Samsung Home System?**
A: The only way this might work is to run the line to the passive sub into one of the speaker level inputs. Do not run the other speakers through the sub; the bass is already routed to the passive sub in your system.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buy this one...it is absolutely terrific.
*by C***R on March 31, 2016*

Just unboxed and set up this BEAST. I am a total bass junkie...I gotta feel it, hear it, and not miss a single note. UNBOXING: - Dayton Audio, A+. Double boxed, barely no instructions, lots of foam, and care in packaging. - No Prime 2-day delivery. Parts Express always seems to charge too much for shipping. - Took the grill off and looked at woofer...holy moses, that is one beast of a subwoofer (thick surround, high excursion) SET-UP: - Easy peasey hook up. I am using my Harman/Kardon 3590 subwoofer RCA outputs (low level) Works perfectly. - Adjustments for volume and freq are very good. I was worried about the crossover not being parametric (dB drop off stuff). It is very high quality - The speaker hi and lo level connections are TOO SMALL - Placement - Looks great just about everywhere. SOUND: - I have a normal sized living room. This sub fills it with total ease. - I like having stuff hanging on the walls (pictures, clocks, wall hangings). However, this sub does NOT like them and will shake them off. - The bass is incredible, the quality spectacular, detail is there, EVERY note is there. - How loud will it go? Well, I cranked it up out of the box, everything in the house in every room shook. I "felt" every low freq note with a physical internal vibrato. Almost brain rattling in a way. For $128...you get A LOT of high quality bass and it will crack drywall, plaster, and make things fall off the wall - Absolutely no "huff and puff", no internal rattles, no weird air sounds like so many other subs. Just pure, clean low-low-low grunt, growling bass. CONCLUSION: - Best $128 I ever spent to round out my home entertainment center. This 10" powered sub with 100w is MORE than enough for about 99% of purchasers. It has the power, sound, and quality of a sub costing 3x as much. I am 47 and have heard some highly exotic stuff in my time. This Dayton Audio sub will "hit" and sounds excellent. Thank you Dayton Audio for making a great sub... UPDATE (6 Sep 2016) - I just "leave it on"...forget about setting the power switch to "Auto". No big deal. As for performance/sound...still amazed. One strange thing thought, my 9-year old large black male cat will lay in front of it and chill out. He loves the rumble or something. Did Dayton Audio infuse the subwoofer with catnip? I am ordering a second one for the bedroom. UPDATE (3 Jan 2017) - The sub is still in the same spot, however I laid it on it's side. The bottom of the sub is where the firing port is. Now (with it on it's side) the port is blowing off to the side. Neat trick! Played a movie today with lots of low frequencies and it really helped increase the experience. The "Auto" On still sucks...so, I leave it on. And lastly, if you use the speaker-level binding posts...they suck. Too small...already broke one messing around. Thankfully I don't use them. The speaker-level binding posts on my Polkaudio PSW10 sub are much better...and that sub has a front firing bass port. If I had to compare the two, the Dayton Audio has a better amplifier, speaker, and "overall" sound. However, the Polk does really well and sounds more natural...esp with the front firing port. It doesn't go quite as low as the Dayton Audio...but, it has a more "natural" low end response and feel. Think of it this way...each has about the same horsepower, but the Dayton Audio has more torque...and torque is king. Yet, the Polk has some class of it's own. UPDATE (May 1, 2018) - It's been a while running this monster. Still LOVE it. Since January, 2017's update, bought a SECOND one for my Vizio soundbar/HDTV system in the bedroom. It has Bluetooth and I paired with my Amazon Echo...the sound is AMAZING! Love this Dayton Audio 10" sub. Now, here is the kicker: I just upgraded my shop stereo system with a brand new Yamaha 5.1 Bluetooth receiver. It is a great sounding head unit...but, really miss/need my Dayton Audio subwoofer "growl". So, I bought ANOTHER one for the shop! I now have THREE of these! So, thanks Dayton Audio... UPDATE (May 24, 2018) - I own THREE now! The one in my garage/shop is hooked into my new Yamaha 5.1 Bluetooth receiver. I also have a Amazon Echo connected (Bluetooth) to this 2.1 system. The sound is crystal clear and the sound of the Dayton Audio is beastly. Garage acoustics are terrible...but was able to get really great sound and enough bass to rattle everything.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! Great budget sub.
*by I***E on September 4, 2024*

I got this sub to go with a pair of Kanto YU4's that I use for near field listening on my desk while working. I previously used an Edifier T5, which is a great budget sub, but had an annoying tendency to go into sleep mode if I didn't have the volume set at a fairly high level. I really just wanted something comparable to the T5 that wasn't prone to dozing off every few minutes at low volumes. Like any subwoofer, it took a few hours of breaking in, some fiddling with dials, and positioning to finally dial it in. The sweet spot for me is to have the crossover set to about 80Hz, which is about 20Hz above the bottom-end for the YU4, the volume is set at dead center, I tried both 0 and 180 degrees on the Phase switch, but both settings sound the same to me. Even though the line input has a "mono" setting, don't make the mistake I did and connect only one cable from the speaker's sub-out to the sub, use a Y-splitter, otherwise you lose a lot of volume, mono is only for receivers that have a dedicated digital mono output. This sub produces a nice, clean, tight bass. I could push it way higher on the volume, but for desktop listening while working, I don't want or need ground shaking bass, just the bottom end filled in, which it does perfectly. Compared to the T5 I would say it's comparable, but it requires less effort to get to the same level of output, which makes sense considering it's10 inches vs. 8 and in a larger cabinet. Build quality is solid and understated, though not quite as solid feeling as the T5, it doesn't feel "cheap" at all. My one complaint though is with the plastic feet. They slide around on my tiled floor really easily, almost like it's on skates. I easily solved the problem though by adding some stick-on rubber feet that I had lying around.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good Budget Sub
*by A***T on October 25, 2014*

I've been using this for a week now and am enjoying it. I have this in my office using it with a Lepai amp and a pair of Micca MB42-X speakers. I did have a small 6" sub, but it just wasn't getting down there like I wanted. It still needs some break-in time, but it's already producing some very good rumble. At this point I will rate it a very good budget sub. I will follow up after it's been played for a month or two. --Update-- I'm still enjoying this sub and I will still rate it as a good budget sub. It doesn't get down there and rumble like the more expensive ones do, but for this application and for the price, I am very satisfied with it. In my small office, it makes plenty of thump. I do have a concern that this unit doesn't have enough power to work with some home theater systems. I am using a small amp and I had to turn the sub volume up pretty high. Buyers using high-power amps might want to check into that before purchasing. --Long Term Update-- I'm still enjoying this sub. It's a great match for the excellent Micca MB42-X speakers, and together they make some great music in my office. Actually, it's a pretty ridiculous system for an office! When salesmen come to visit they are amazed at the quality (not to mention the volume) of music I have at work. The Lepai amp can drive the mains quite loud when you take the load of the bass off of it. It's capable of far more volume than my office (or the front office) can handle. It's really perfect sub for this application. I didn't want to spend audiophile amounts of money for good sound, and these components got me the quality I was looking for for the price I wanted. I think it is a very musical sub. I have not tried it for home theater, but I think it would not compare to the BIC F-12 I have at home. But in fairness, it's not as big and didn't cost nearly as much. So I'm quite pleased with this speaker in the application I use it in. Build quality seems quite good. The cabinet is not of the quality of more expensive subs; but the build is neat and clean, and I saw no obvious flaws. That's all one can expect at this price point.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Dayton Audio SUB-1000 10" 100 Watt Powered Subwoofer (10" 100 Watt)
- Micca RB42 Reference Bookshelf Speaker with 4-Inch Woofer and Silk Tweeter (Dark Walnut, Pair)
- Micca RB42-C Premium Center Channel Bookshelf Speaker with Dual 4-Inch Woofers and Silk Tweeter, Clearer Dialogue for Home Theater Surround Sound Systems, Single, Dark Walnut

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