The Sonos Sub Wireless Subwoofer Is $160 Off Right Now | Lifehacker

If you’re already invested in the Sonos ecosystem, the Sonos Sub wireless subwoofer is currently down to $639 from $799 and could make a great addition to your setup. Its unique design features a central rectangular slot, which looks cool but also serves a purpose: allowing the Sub’s dual force-canceling drivers to deliver some deep, rich bass. Just be sure to give it some breathing room, since keeping it too close to an object or a wall can affect its performance, according to the PCMag review. The Sub reportedly goes down to 25Hz, so you’ll feel the bass in your bones. Plus, a max crossover of 110Hz gives you a wide sound range.

Setting it up is easy with the Sonos app, which guides you through the process and can calibrate the Sub’s output based on your room’s acoustics if you like. In the app, you can manage all the Sub’s settings including adjusting the volume and switching it on or off. You can also adjust the crossover frequency—starting at 80Hz by default, but adjustable between 50Hz and 110Hz—to suit your space and get the best sound. Additionally, it rests on four self-adhesive feet to reduce vibrations from reaching the floor, but how well that works can depend on the type of flooring you place it on. You can position it either vertically or horizontally (though the adhesive feet are permanent once attached).

The Sub is only compatible with Sonos speakers, so if you’re not already in the Sonos ecosystem, this might not be for you. It can’t connect wirelessly with non-Sonos speakers and it doesn’t have any physical connections for subwoofer output either. And, while it does have an ethernet port, you’ll have to buy an ethernet cable separately, though it performs well over wifi if your router is solid. If you’re looking for an alternative, the JBL Bar 2.1 at $229.95 could be a more budget-friendly option.