RSL Speedwoofer 10E Subwoofer Review

[shadyJ]

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The audio market hasn’t been immune to the dramatically rising prices over the last few years, and unfortunately, this has priced a lot of people out of buying higher-performing products. Receivers, loudspeakers, and audio accessory prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic, and a dollar doesn’t go as far as it once did. So what can be done if you want a good sub but are cash-strapped? RSL Speakers might have done this market segment a BIG favor with their recently-released Speedwoofer 10E. The Speedwoofer 10E bears a lot of resemblance to their very popular Speedwoofer 10S MKII: same woofer appearance, same enclosure size, and same amplifier type. The most obvious difference is the pricing. The Speedwoofer 10E is priced at $299 (Shipped) as opposed to the $450 price of the 10S MKII, a 33% reduction in cost. The question then becomes: how much of the more expensive sub’s performance can be retained in a lower price point? And how does the Speedwoofer 10E fare against other $300 subs in the market? Those are some questions we will try to answer in our review of the RSL Speedwoofer 10E.

READ: RSL Speedwoofer 10E Subwoofer Review

 

[ryanosaur]

Thanks again, Shady!

 

[Danzilla31]

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The audio market hasn’t been immune to the dramatically rising prices over the last few years, and unfortunately, this has priced a lot of people out of buying higher-performing products. Receivers, loudspeakers, and audio accessory prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic, and a dollar doesn’t go as far as it once did. So what can be done if you want a good sub but are cash-strapped? RSL Speakers might have done this market segment a BIG favor with their recently-released Speedwoofer 10E. The Speedwoofer 10E bears a lot of resemblance to their very popular Speedwoofer 10S MKII: same woofer appearance, same enclosure size, and same amplifier type. The most obvious difference is the pricing. The Speedwoofer 10E is priced at $299 (Shipped) as opposed to the $450 price of the 10S MKII, a 33% reduction in cost. The question then becomes: how much of the more expensive sub’s performance can be retained in a lower price point? And how does the Speedwoofer 10E fare against other $300 subs in the market? Those are some questions we will try to answer in our review of the RSL Speedwoofer 10E.

READ: RSL Speedwoofer 10E Subwoofer Review

What a great review Shady. Thosre numbers and that type of performance are simply amazing for that price point.

My new top recommendation for anyone on a tight budget way to go RSL!!!!

 

[davidscott]

Thanks, Shady. Almost wish I hadn't purchased an ELAC sub 6 months or so ago. But I'm ok with the sound after I fiddled around with it for a while.

 

[MandM]

I've owned many car subs but only ONE sub for my movies and music....my old and trusted Mirage LF-150. It's 22 years old and not a single problem. How would this compare to my old sub? The price and size are attractive!

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

I've owned many car subs but only ONE sub for my movies and music....my old and trusted Mirage LF-150. It's 22 years old and not a single problem. How would this compare to my old sub? The price and size are attractive!

If your sub is the one I found, the RSL will be better in every way. It might have “not a single problem” but I’m sure the RSL will be more linear with less distortion , and also be more capable down low etc.

 

[Bobby Bass]

Thanks for the review. After waiting for it to come back in stock I finally received mine about a month ago. It’s in a second system so I haven’t had a lot of time to listen but so far so good. Looks and build quality matches James’ review. Have it hooked up to an old Yamaha AVR that has a 200 Hz single sub output so the setting on the crossover is set to ‘off” per the instructions. Running about 25% volume and it sounds good. Running EQ through Wiim Pro Plus but need To spend some time dialing it in. A great deal for $309 delivered.

 

[davidscott]

Thanks for the review. After waiting for it to come back in stock I finally received mine about a month ago. It’s in a second system so I haven’t had a lot of time to listen but so far so good. Looks and build quality matches James’ review. Have it hooked up to an old Yamaha AVR that has a 200 Hz single sub output so the setting on the crossover is set to ‘off” per the instructions. Running about 25% volume and it sounds good. Running EQ through Wiim Pro Plus but need To spend some time dialing it in. A great deal for $409 delivered.

Please let us know how it sounds in your system. I also have WIIM Pro Plus.