What sets watching a movie apart from watching television is the subwoofer and no home theater is complete without one. Movies are recorded with a special track of audio dedicated to the subwoofer so the full effect of explosions and sudden noises can be heard and felt. The effect of surround sound is to make you feel like you are actually there. Without a subwoofer it is impossible to recreate this realistic events.
There are several subwoofer manufacturers out there but a few have stood out to us over the years. Velodyne makes an amazing subwoofer for the price and is a very popular option for smaller home theaters. They have small compact subs that work in a variety of rooms. Speakercraft also makes great subs for both in-room and in-wall versions.
Best Subwoofer under $400