Bass for music, movies and games at close range
- Amazon price
- $199.99
- Customer rating
- 4.1
- Customer reviews
- 24
- Typical price over 90 days
- $260.12
- Difference
- $60.13 (23 percent)
If your speakers sound thin at your desk or in a small apartment, the Kanto SUB6 adds the low end they can't reach. It's a sealed powered subwoofer with a 6-inch woofer, and at $199.99 it's worth a look for close-range listening.
Kanto rates the Class-D amplifier at 100 W RMS, enough to reinforce music, movies and games without taking over a small room. The sealed cabinet gives the bass a tighter, quicker character than a ported design, which suits nearfield setups.
We'd consider it for a compact stereo or desktop system where space is tight and clean bass matters more than sheer output.
How the sub connects and blends with your speakers
The SUB6 gives you an adjustable crossover and a phase switch so you can tune where the sub takes over from your main speakers. That matters because a mismatched crossover is the usual reason a sub sounds disconnected, and the phase control helps when the sub sits off to one side.
Check the outputs on your amplifier or powered speakers before you buy. Kanto's details don't list the SUB6's input types, so confirm whether you have the right cable or connection for your source.
Where this sub fits and when to look elsewhere
At roughly the size of a small desktop box, the SUB6 is built to slip under a desk or into a corner where a larger sub won't go. Its 6-inch woofer and sealed design keep output modest, which is the right trade for apartments and nearfield listening.
Skip it if you want room-shaking output for a large living room or a big home theater system. The 100 W RMS amplifier is tuned for small spaces, and a larger ported sub will move more air for movies at higher volumes.
Before you order, measure the spot where the sub will sit and confirm your amp has a connection that works with it. Then set the crossover and phase by ear to match your speakers and room.
From source to room: the SUB6 suits a desk, apartment or small stereo where deep bass is wanted without bulk. It's not the pick for a large room or high-volume movie use. Rating 4.1 out of 5 from 24 reviews.
Spec sheet
| Model | SUB6VMWW |
|---|---|
| Color | Matte White w/ White Grille |
| Size | 6" - 200 Watts |
