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- #85,283 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
- #82 in Home Audio Subwoofers
Product Description
Sub8 gives you the speed and accuracy that only a sealed subwoofer can deliver. An 8” woofer driven by a 300 W amp responds quickly to transients and keeps distortion to a minimum. Its compact size provides full-range sound without sacrificing floor space and a crossover filter and phase control allow for easy integration into any audio system. Sub8 provides longevity with its rigid MDF construction, solid rubber feet, metal grill, and durable vinyl finish. With matching aesthetics, sub8 is the perfect companion to any Kanto speaker or wherever else tight bass in a tight space is needed.
What's in the box?
- Speaker
- Power Cord
- RCA Cable
- 3 x manuals
Pumping out 300W of total peak power, sub8's sealed box design provides detailed bass response while ensuring your favorite songs and soundtracks are perfectly balanced.
The adjustable high-pass filter and phase switch lets you integrate sub8 into your audio system regardless of speakers being used ensuring you’re not leaving performance on the table.
At roughly 11” in each direction, sub8 fits under desks or in the smallest of apartments where traditional home theatre subwoofers may dominate the space.
Sealed subwoofers react to changes in audio more quickly than vented designs. Every bass note is reproduced accurately with little distortion allowing you to hear pure audio and not the subwoofers’ influence on the sound.
Stacie Lykins
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
This subwoofer fits perfectly in the corner of our living room. The white blends in with walls and trim colors. Good quality product. Would recommend.
Dusan
Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 5, 2025
I’ve paired this sub with the Kanto Ora 4’s and initially was not impressed by the sub. The sub tries to play frequencies outside of its range which is very audible. Moving the sub from left to right, to a corner, facing different directions. None of it seemed to help. I could alway tell where the sub was located. I was contemplating on returning the sub. I decided to give it one more try. Did the famous “subwoofer crawl” and settled on a spot at the opposite end of the room. This made all the difference in the world!I can no longer determine where the sub is located. The bass is just there and appears to be coming from the Ora’s.So, the sub is good but it requires some attention for a good set up and integration.
J. Paul
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025
Bought this to pair with my Tuk speakers that I moved from my computer desk to my TV in the living room. The bass really brings the sound to life and makes everything noticeably warmer. I also have my record player running to the speakers + bass, and it sounds amazing.I can't comment on it's performance in comparison to other basses in a similar price point. But to me, the physical design of this one is so clean that it's worth it for that reason.
Wayne Wilmot
Reviewed in Germany on February 28, 2025
Good match for Kanto Ora speakers. I was looking for the smaller SUB6 but Kanto said it is not in production. I has same frequency output but 2/3 power.. I have to live with the larger size.
Tom Abbott
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2025
So there is definitely an improvement in sound. The YU-6 speakers are really good without the subwoofer, so I was curious to know if I could tell the difference. Yes, you get much richer sound with the subwoofer.I also love the controls on the back. You have a volume control and you have a frequency cutoff control. Amazing. I love it.And it's pretty loud, too.So that's the good. I have one gripe, though, and it's a pretty big one. It can take more than a minute for the thing to turn on. I think it goes into sleep mode, or something. Worse, whenever I turn down my volume, the subwoofer goes back to sleep. I'm always turning down the volume to talk to someone, and the subwoofer is always going to sleep. And yes, you can hear it when the sound cuts out. One moment the bass is there, and the next moment it's gone. When I turn the volume back up, it takes several seconds for it to wake up again. I can tell when the subwoofer is on or off by putting my hand on the speaker. I can feel it.To mitigate the problem I turned the bass way up on my YU-6s, and then I adjusted the frequency cutoff for my subwoofer. But I feel like for the $$$ I paid, I shouldn't have to do that.For comparison, I have an old pair of Bose speakers, and the subwoofer is literally always on.Not sure if there's a better workaround for the problem. If you hear of one, let me know.
Jim R
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
Added the subwoofer to my desktop speakers and makes my PC much more enjoyable.
Andrew
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
I got this subwoofer to add to my Kanto Ora4 speakers, and this sub sounds great! It was quick and easy to setup and yeah just sounds good, gets way louder than I would have expected for a relatively small subwoofer haha.
Jay G
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2024
This is my second Kanto powered Sub, and I'm just as impressed as i was when i bought my 1st one years ago. This time around i went bigger, 8" and wow, the sound is super clear with beautifully deep bass. It's no secret Kanto makes excellent speakers, and this sub is no exception. A front firing sub is ideal for my small condo, its also the perfect size. and built small so its not big and clunky looking. and speaking of looks, This Sub also looks great, modern yet classic styling. Aside from the esthetics, the sound quality and build quality is excellent, super high quality build on this speaker, I'm incredibly happy with this purchase. I would highly recommend Kanto.
Dennis Stanworth
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
Last year I purchased the TUK bookshelf speakers for $799 and I've been happy with them. They reproduce a clean, not spikey sound but lacked bass. Adding the sub has made all the difference. This is a very clean sounding system for about $1,000 bucks.
AJ
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
This is a must if you’re trying to complement the kanto yu2s. The bass is clear and accurate. I don’t look the small thing for you because if you crank it up, it will definitely knock some pictures off the wall. This was a perfect addition to my gaming set up.
Miguel
Reviewed in Mexico on December 21, 2023
Complemento Perfecto para mi Kanto YU6
Audio man
Reviewed in Australia on October 12, 2023
Great with Kanto yu6 speakers
Alex
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2022
I recently purchased the YU6 speakers after knowing about Kanto for a couple years and am extremely pleased with them. I was interested in getting the Sub8V as well, but held off a bit to split the cost and see if I did like the YU6 before I went in on the sub. While the YU6 have strong bass, a sub is still needed to really bring out the lows. Now, the Sub8V may not hit the super low sub-bass frequencies, but it is a solid improvement over just having the YU6. Oddly enough, until now the older Sub8 had been priced higher than the revised one, but now it is going for less. Still, the extra 50W is probably worth the extra $40.My only complaint is that the finishes do not match between the speakers and the sub. The 300W version only comes in "Vinyl Matte" white or black. From what I could tell, the older 250W version had options for glossy fronts as well, but it looks like the rest of the housing would be the same matte finish. However, this is a very matte, textured finish, and does not match the YU6 flat (and certainly not the gloss versions). The YU6 flat black is smooth and somewhat reflective, unlike the Sub8V's extremely matte finish. I find it odd that they would not make them match. I would kick the rating up to 5 stars if they did release ones with matching finishes, because for speakers that clearly have an aim for aesthetic, they certainly missed the mark here.
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