20 Best Shallow Sub [2024]

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1 2X SoundXtreme ST-712 12 Inch Sub 1600Watts Max Power for Pair Car Audio Shallow-Mount Ultra Slim... 2X SoundXtreme ST-712 12 Inch Sub 1600Watts Max Power for Pair Car Audio Shallow-Mount Ultra Slim...
2 Alphasonik AS10DF 10' 1200 Watts 4-Ohm Down Fire Shallow Mount Flat Enclosed Sub woofer for Tight... Alphasonik AS10DF 10" 1200 Watts 4-Ohm Down Fire Shallow Mount Flat Enclosed Sub woofer for Tight...
3 Rockford Fosgate R2SD4-12 12' 1000W 4-Ohm Shallow/Slim Car Subwoofer Sub Pair with Mica-Injected... Rockford Fosgate R2SD4-12 12" 1000W 4-Ohm Shallow/Slim Car Subwoofer Sub Pair with Mica-Injected...
4 Belva BPKG10T 600 Watt Peak Shallow-Mount 10-inch Amplified Loaded Subwoofer Box Belva BPKG10T 600 Watt Peak Shallow-Mount 10-inch Amplified Loaded Subwoofer Box
5 DS18 SB12A 12 Inches Shallow Subwoofer Enclosure with Built in Amplifier – Car Audio All in One... DS18 SB12A 12 Inches Shallow Subwoofer Enclosure with Built in Amplifier – Car Audio All in One...
6 2) MB Quart DS1-254 800 Watt 4 Ohm Shallow Slim Subwoofers Car Truck DVC Subs 2) MB Quart DS1-254 800 Watt 4 Ohm Shallow Slim Subwoofers Car Truck DVC Subs
7 (2) Skar Audio VD-10 D2 10' 800W Max Power Dual 2 Ohm Shallow Mount Subwoofers, Pair of 2, Model:(2)... (2) Skar Audio VD-10 D2 10" 800W Max Power Dual 2 Ohm Shallow Mount Subwoofers, Pair of 2,...
8 PIONEER TS-A3000LS4 12' Shallow-Mount Subwoofer with 1,500 Watts Max. Power PIONEER TS-A3000LS4 12" Shallow-Mount Subwoofer with 1,500 Watts Max. Power
9 Kicker 1000W 12' 2-Ohm Slim Shallow Subwoofer Sealed Enclosure | 43TCWRT122 Kicker 1000W 12" 2-Ohm Slim Shallow Subwoofer Sealed Enclosure | 43TCWRT122
10 (2) Kicker 43CVT102 COMPVT 10' 1600w Shallow Slim Car Subwoofers Subs CVT10-2 (2) Kicker 43CVT102 COMPVT 10" 1600w Shallow Slim Car Subwoofers Subs CVT10-2
11 Rockford Fosgate 2 R2SD2-12 12' R2 1000W Shallow DVC Subwoofers Subs Rockford Fosgate 2 R2SD2-12 12" R2 1000W Shallow DVC Subwoofers Subs
12 Focal Sub P 25 FS 10' Shallow 4-ohm Component Subwoofer Focal Sub P 25 FS 10" Shallow 4-ohm Component Subwoofer
13 Rockford FOSGATE R2SD4-12 12' 500W Car Shallow Mount Slim Subwoofer Sub R2SD412 Rockford FOSGATE R2SD4-12 12" 500W Car Shallow Mount Slim Subwoofer Sub R2SD412
14 Rockford Fosgate R2SD4-10 10' 800W 4-Ohm R2 Car Shallow DVC Subwoofers Subs with Mica-Injected... Rockford Fosgate R2SD4-10 10" 800W 4-Ohm R2 Car Shallow DVC Subwoofers Subs with Mica-Injected...
15 Gravity Warzone WZ12D4 12 Inch 1500 Watt Max Power Elite Car Audio Shallow Subwoofer 4 Ohm DVC -... Gravity Warzone WZ12D4 12 Inch 1500 Watt Max Power Elite Car Audio Shallow Subwoofer 4 Ohm DVC -...
16 Rockford Fosgate P3SD4-12 Punch P3S 12' 4-Ohm DVC Shallow Subwoofer Rockford Fosgate P3SD4-12 Punch P3S 12" 4-Ohm DVC Shallow Subwoofer
17 Rockford Fosgate P3SD2-10 Punch P3S 10' 2-Ohm DVC Shallow Subwoofer Rockford Fosgate P3SD2-10 Punch P3S 10" 2-Ohm DVC Shallow Subwoofer
18 Focal Sub P20FSE 8' Expert Flax Shallow-Mount 4-Ohm Subwoofer Focal Sub P20FSE 8" Expert Flax Shallow-Mount 4-Ohm Subwoofer
19 Sundown Audio SLD-10 D2 10' 600W RMS Dual 2-Ohm Shallow Subwoofer Bass Speaker Sundown Audio SLD-10 D2 10" 600W RMS Dual 2-Ohm Shallow Subwoofer Bass Speaker
20 Focal Sub P25FSE 10' Expert Flax Shallow-Mount 4-Ohm Subwoofer Focal Sub P25FSE 10" Expert Flax Shallow-Mount 4-Ohm Subwoofer
Bestseller No. 1
2X SoundXtreme ST-712 12 Inch Sub 1600Watts Max Power for Pair Car Audio Shallow-Mount Ultra Slim...
  • High quality sound at very affortable prices
  • Frequency Response: 35Hz - 3000Hz / Sensitivity(2.83V/1m): 89dB
  • 2 Subwoofer Max Power Handling: 1600 Watts
  • Accurate frequency response / Outstanding audio output low distortion
  • Deep true bass with polypropylene woofer cone
Bestseller No. 2
Alphasonik AS10DF 10" 1200 Watts 4-Ohm Down Fire Shallow Mount Flat Enclosed Sub woofer for Tight...
  • 10" Shallow Subwoofer Down-Fire Sealed Enclosure
  • Peak: 1200 watts | RMS: 400 watts
  • Impedance: 4 Ohm | Frequency Response: 30Hz - 500Hz | Sensitivity: 95dB
  • Spun Aluminum Cone | Rubber EPDM Surround | Copper Wound Kapton Voice Coil | MDF Construction
  • Dimensions: 18.7" W x 6.1" H x 12.2" D
Bestseller No. 3
Rockford Fosgate R2SD4-12 12" 1000W 4-Ohm Shallow/Slim Car Subwoofer Sub Pair with Mica-Injected...
  • SUBWOOFER: The Rockford Fosgate R2SD4 12 12 Inch 500 Watt Shallow Mount Subwoofer is built to give you the bass you desire when space is limited
  • WATTAGE: 1000 watts max power; 500 watts RMS power
  • FEATURES: The R2SD4 12 also features a mica injected polypropylene cone, 12 gauge compression terminals, an integrated PVC trim ring, a liner spider...
  • SPECIFICATIONS: Optimized for sealed enclosures; CEA 2031 compliant; Magnet weight: 51 ounces; Sound pressure level: 85 dB
  • DIMENSIONS: 14 x 14 x 6 inches
Bestseller No. 4
Belva BPKG10T 600 Watt Peak Shallow-Mount 10-inch Amplified Loaded Subwoofer Box
  • This shallow-mount loaded subwoofer box is the perfect addition for any truck or a hatchback vehicle looking to save some additional space!
  • 10-inch Amplified Loaded 600W Max Subwoofer Box!
  • Power Handling: Peak: 600W!
  • Specially treated foam surround!
  • This enclosure is already perfectly matched with its corresponding amplifier so there is no need to go through the struggle of finding an amplifier...
Bestseller No. 5
DS18 SB12A 12 Inches Shallow Subwoofer Enclosure with Built in Amplifier – Car Audio All in One...
  • Subwoofers are a must have for any audio system. Some audio enthusiasts dont have alot of room for big subs, for example, in single cab trucks. Now we...
  • The SB12-A is a slim 12 inch subwoofer in a sealed box that is powered by a powerful, built in 350w RMS amplifier that is sure to get the bass...
  • Strong slim 12 inch sub that is sure to bring pounding bass where there is not much space.
  • Compact sealed box made of .6 inch MDF with included built in 350w RMS 700w max high power amplifier.
  • Easy to hook up and integrate with any system with the use of high level inputs or RCA jacks, whichever is easiest for you!
Bestseller No. 6
2) MB Quart DS1-254 800 Watt 4 Ohm Shallow Slim Subwoofers Car Truck DVC Subs
  • 2) MB Quart DS1 254 Slim 10 Inch Subwoofers
  • Max Wattage: 800 Watts (400 Watts Per Sub)
  • RMS Wattage: 400 Watts (200 Watts Per Sub)
  • 10" Shallow Subwoofer
  • Dual 2" 4 Ohm Voice Coils
Bestseller No. 7
(2) Skar Audio VD-10 D2 10" 800W Max Power Dual 2 Ohm Shallow Mount Subwoofers, Pair of 2, Model:(2)...
  • Sold as a package - includes (2) Skar Audio vd-10 D2 10-inch Dual 2 ohm shallow mount subwoofers
  • Peak Power: 800 watts (each) | RMS Power: 500 watts (each)
  • Shallow mount subwoofer design - mounting depth: 4. 41" | Sensitivity: 85.2 dB
  • Frequency response: 45 Hz - 500 Hz | 2" High temperature voice coil
  • Pressed paper cone and stitched foam Surround
Bestseller No. 8
PIONEER TS-A3000LS4 12" Shallow-Mount Subwoofer with 1,500 Watts Max. Power
  • 1500 Watts Max Power (400 Watts Nominal)
  • Unique Design with just 3-1/2" Mounting Depth
  • Small Enclosure Use (0. 5 ~ 1. 0 cu. ft. )
  • Glass Fiber and Mica Reinforced IMPP Cone
  • Double reinforced Spider
Bestseller No. 9
Kicker 1000W 12" 2-Ohm Slim Shallow Subwoofer Sealed Enclosure | 43TCWRT122
  • Final impedance: 2 ohms.
  • Thin profile is perfect for tight spaces.
  • RMS power: 500 watts.
  • 12-inch subwoofer enclosure.
  • Max power: 1000 watts.
Bestseller No. 10
(2) Kicker 43CVT102 COMPVT 10" 1600w Shallow Slim Car Subwoofers Subs CVT10-2
  • 10" CompVT 2 Ohm: The CompVT 10-Inch Subwoofer is a 2slimline driver. Precise KICKER engineering allows the CompVT to pound with limited space. A...
  • Features/Specifications: (2) Kicker 43CVT102 10" 1600 Watt Single Voice Coil 2-Ohm Car Audio Subwoofers. Power Handling : Peak :800 watts. RMS :400...
  • Dark gray modified-spoke cone with bracing for clear bass response. Ventless solid-pole design for direct mount to enclosure rear wall. Steel...
  • Durable Spiralead tinsel leads. Stitched surround for enhanced cone-to-surround strength. Tough double-stitched surround. Special spring-loaded...
  • Minimum Sealed Enclosure : 0.8 cu. ft. Maximum Sealed Enclosure : 3 cu. ft. Minimum Ported Enclosure : 1.25 cu. ft. Maximum Ported Enclosure : 1.75...
Bestseller No. 11
Rockford Fosgate 2 R2SD2-12 12" R2 1000W Shallow DVC Subwoofers Subs
  • Two Brand New **Rockford Fosgate R2SD2 12** 12" Prime R2 1000W 2 Ohm DVC Shallow Subwoofers
  • Power Handling (Max): 500 Watts per sub (1,000 Watts per pair)
  • Power Handling (RMS): 250 Watts per sub (500 Watts per pair)
  • Features:**
  • 12 gauge compression terminals
SaleBestseller No. 13
Rockford FOSGATE R2SD4-12 12" 500W Car Shallow Mount Slim Subwoofer Sub R2SD412
  • SUBWOOFER: The Rockford Fosgate R2SD4 12 12 Inch 500 Watt Shallow Mount Subwoofer is built to give you the bass you desire when space is limited
  • WATTAGE: 500 watts max power; 250 watts RMS power
  • FEATURES: The R2SD4 12 also features a mica injected polypropylene cone, 12 gauge compression terminals, an integrated PVC trim ring, a liner spider...
  • SPECIFICATIONS: Optimized for sealed enclosures; CEA 2031 compliant; Magnet weight: 51 ounces; Sound pressure level: 85 dB
  • DIMENSIONS: 14 x 14 x 6 inches
Bestseller No. 14
Rockford Fosgate R2SD4-10 10" 800W 4-Ohm R2 Car Shallow DVC Subwoofers Subs with Mica-Injected...
  • Includes (2) 10-inch high-quality shallow prime subwoofers that are built to give you the bass you desire when space is limited
  • Featuring a mica injected polypropylene cone that provides clean and accurate bass, 12 gauge compression terminals, and an integrated PVC trim ring
  • Designed with a liner spider with embedded 16 gauge tinsel leads and a StampCast basket with integrated spider venting that keeps the motor cool
  • Equipped with a power of 40 watts maximum and 200 watts RMS for top-notch sound; Frequency: 39.3Hz
  • Subwoofer subs are ideal and best suited for standard sealed enclosures; Dimensions (L x W x H): 12 x 12 x 54 inches
Bestseller No. 15
Gravity Warzone WZ12D4 12 Inch 1500 Watt Max Power Elite Car Audio Shallow Subwoofer 4 Ohm DVC -...
  • Competition Grade Carbon Fiber Cone with Treated Rubber Surround
  • Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coil Configuration
  • Peak Power: 1500 Watts each / RMS power: 500 watts each
  • Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coil Configuration
  • Frequency Response: 35 - 500 Hz
Bestseller No. 16
Rockford Fosgate P3SD4-12 Punch P3S 12" 4-Ohm DVC Shallow Subwoofer
  • The Rockford Fosgate P3S series shallow mount subwoofers deliver Punch, designed to deliver big bass in a tight space, with its low profile mounting...
  • The Punch P3SD4-12 is a slim 12” 4-Ohm DVC (dual voice coil) subwoofer with 400 Watts RMS / 800 Watts Max power handling and custom 10-AWG nickel...
  • Featuring anodized aluminum cones and dustcaps, with a unique spider venting design to keep the motor cooler and a new hybrid stamp-cast basket...
  • Optimized for both sealed and vented enclosures {Sealed (Vb): 1.0 cu. ft. (28.3 Liters) / Vented (Vb): 1.25 cu. ft. (35.3 Liters) / Mounting Depth:...
  • Famous Rockford Fosgate build quality with a full 1-year warranty
Bestseller No. 17
Rockford Fosgate P3SD2-10 Punch P3S 10" 2-Ohm DVC Shallow Subwoofer
  • The Rockford Fosgate P3S series shallow mount subwoofers deliver Punch, designed to deliver big bass in a tight space, with its low profile mounting...
  • The Punch P3SD2-10 is a slim 10” 2-Ohm DVC (dual voice coil) subwoofer with 300 Watts RMS / 600 Watts Max power handling and custom 10-AWG nickel...
  • Featuring anodized aluminum cones and dustcaps, with a unique spider venting design to keep the motor cooler and a new hybrid stamp-cast basket...
  • Optimized for both sealed and vented enclosures {Sealed (Vb): 0.5 cu. ft. (14.1 Liters) / Vented (Vb): 1.0 cu. ft. (28.3 Liters)/ Mounting Depth: 3.50...
  • Famous Rockford Fosgate build quality with a full 1-year warranty when purchased from an authorized Rockford Fosgate reseller
Bestseller No. 18
Focal Sub P20FSE 8" Expert Flax Shallow-Mount 4-Ohm Subwoofer
  • This flax cone has been exclusively made in France by Focal since 2013. With its original design, it is 100% geared towards acoustic performance.
  • Flax is a fibre with the unique ability to reproduce a very natural sound without colouration, with a rich reproduction in the midrange and clear bass...
  • Its lightness offers great dynamics, while its rigidity sustains the bass and provides good damping to deliver a faithful listening experience.
SaleBestseller No. 19
Sundown Audio SLD-10 D2 10" 600W RMS Dual 2-Ohm Shallow Subwoofer Bass Speaker
  • Sealed Enclosure: 0.5 cu ft
  • Ported Enclosure: 1 cu ft
  • Recommended Tuning: 35Hz
  • Recommended Port Area: 15 sq in
  • Mounding depth 4.9"
Bestseller No. 20
Focal Sub P25FSE 10" Expert Flax Shallow-Mount 4-Ohm Subwoofer
  • Unique, patented Flax cone
  • "Dual Magnet" motor
  • Made in France in the Focal workshops
  • Slim design, even easier integration
  • Power and precision

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Q: What is the best shallow Mount subwoofer?

A: For us, the best shallow mount subwoofer on the market right now is this effective yet affordable device by Rockford Fosgate. The subwoofer combines powerful, ‘punchy’ performance with a slim profile that fits easily into practically any passenger vehicle.

Q: What is the best slimline subwoofer for your car?

A: 10 inch slimline subwoofer, ideal for installation in tight spaces Spider venting keeps the motor cool for reliable use The next slimline subwoofer to make it onto our list is by Kicker. Its 12-inch speaker is the perfect option for cars, trucks, and any passenger vehicle that needs a little more ‘oomph’ from its entertainment system.

Q: What are the best materials for subwoofers?

A: A subwoofer’s cone is one of the most important elements, so it’s important to make sure that it’s made to a high standard of quality. Anodized aluminum, mica-injected resin, and carbon fiber are three of the best materials to look out for. Because they’re strong and rigid, they help to produce an accurate sound.

Q: What is the smallest subwoofer size?

A: At just eight inches, this subwoofer is the smallest of the bunch, making it ideal for really tight spots such as door panels. Thanks to an anodized aluminum cone, the subwoofer can produce the same crisp, loud bass as its more unwieldy cousins.