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JBL Sub 550P 500-Watt 10" Powered Subwoofer

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JBL.com has JBL Sub 550P 500-Watt 10" Powered Subwoofer (SUB 550PBK) on sale for $189.99. Shipping is free.

Harman Audio has JBL Sub 550P 500-Watt 10" Powered Subwoofer (SUB 550PBK) on sale for $189.99. Shipping is free.

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Product Features:
  • 10" (250mm) PolyPlas Cone
  • Amplifier Power: 500W (peak) / 300W (RMS)
  • Frequency Response: 27Hz-150Hz
  • In the box:
    • 1x Studio 550P subwoofer
    • 1x 15-foot (4.6-metre) RCA cable
    • 1x 6-foot (2-metre) power cord
    • 4x metal floor spikes
    • Owner's manual

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Update: This popular deal is still available

JBL.com has JBL Sub 550P 500-Watt 10" Powered Subwoofer (SUB 550PBK) on sale for $189.99. Shipping is free.

Harman Audio has JBL Sub 550P 500-Watt 10" Powered Subwoofer (SUB 550PBK) on sale for $189.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member chaks9 for finding this deal.

Product Features:
  • 10" (250mm) PolyPlas Cone
  • Amplifier Power: 500W (peak) / 300W (RMS)
  • Frequency Response: 27Hz-150Hz
  • In the box:
    • 1x Studio 550P subwoofer
    • 1x 15-foot (4.6-metre) RCA cable
    • 1x 6-foot (2-metre) power cord
    • 4x metal floor spikes
    • Owner's manual

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jaydillyo
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It doesn't. The SVS subs are a lot better. They play louder and lower.

However at this sale price, the JBL is a great deal. A good subwoofer for < $200 is a unicorn these days and that's what this JBL is. It's a good sub.
semjase
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This is a large, heavy (50lb), sealed sub with a nice 300w rms amp for under $200 from a reputable group... definitely a legit Slickdeal.

Five rooms in my house have subwoofers, unfortunately...I just don't know where I would hide this one from my wife.

Wait, 6 rooms with the garage. 11 subwoofer total, most are hidden/in-wall/ceiling. All synchronized with signal delays on Chromecast audios.
roking888
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This is a really good sub, I don't think there's anything better for under $200. I've been using mine in a desktop small bedroom setup, 2.1, and this thing rocks!

It will have inherent frequency limitations due to its size, sealed nature, and price point, so keep that in mind; its not really a home theater sub... A ported sub in that instance will generally give you much better output and lower extension, the JBL 550p drops off pretty quick below 25Hz and you really want to stay pretty flat to 20Hz for home theater. But that kind of sub will cost you 3-4x this amount for anything of quality.

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gonesquatchin
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Thanks, been waiting for this to go on sale again! Have been refreshing the link for the refurb that was $179 in October, but for $10 more new I pulled the trigger.
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Dec 9, 2022
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jaydillyo
Dec 9, 2022
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I have one. I'm very tempted to buy another. It's a good sub for this price.
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jaydillyo
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Quote from CrimsonCorn574 :
How does this compare to the svs pb-1000/sb-1000?
It doesn't. The SVS subs are a lot better. They play louder and lower.

However at this sale price, the JBL is a great deal. A good subwoofer for < $200 is a unicorn these days and that's what this JBL is. It's a good sub.
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This is a really good sub, I don't think there's anything better for under $200. I've been using mine in a desktop small bedroom setup, 2.1, and this thing rocks!

It will have inherent frequency limitations due to its size, sealed nature, and price point, so keep that in mind; its not really a home theater sub... A ported sub in that instance will generally give you much better output and lower extension, the JBL 550p drops off pretty quick below 25Hz and you really want to stay pretty flat to 20Hz for home theater. But that kind of sub will cost you 3-4x this amount for anything of quality.
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Quote from roking888 :
This is a really good sub, I don't think there's anything better for under $200. I've been using mine in a desktop small bedroom setup, 2.1, and this thing rocks!

It will have inherent frequency limitations due to its size, sealed nature, and price point, so keep that in mind; its not really a home theater sub... A ported sub in that instance will generally give you much better output and lower extension, the JBL 550p drops off pretty quick below 25Hz and you really want to stay pretty flat to 20Hz for home theater. But that kind of sub will cost you 3-4x this amount for anything of quality.
Really wish they still sold the Infinity R12 for around this price. That one is ported and does a better job for movies. I should have gotten 2.

Erin considers the R12 the best of the budget subs. The JBL sadly isnt included:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eqR...c8&t=1269s
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I ordered another one.

Sign up here to receive a coupon code good for $10 off:
https://www.jbl.com/subscribe.html

There is another cash back site offering more than 2.5% out there too.
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milli
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How does it compare to Klipsch spl-100
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Quote from milli :
How does it compare to Klipsch spl-100
I haven't heard the klipsch, but...

The JBL is sealed and the Klipsch is ported, so the JBL should have better quality and the Klipsch should play lower.

If your use is home theater then I'd go for the Klipsch. If it is music I'd go with the JBL. I got this for my living room where I'm ok with it not playing super low. I have a Rythmik audio subwoofer in my HT for that.

With all the discounts I listed above I just ordered the JBL up for about $169. The Klipsch was on sale recently for $239. That would be 40% more.
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This is a large, heavy (50lb), sealed sub with a nice 300w rms amp for under $200 from a reputable group... definitely a legit Slickdeal.

Five rooms in my house have subwoofers, unfortunately...I just don't know where I would hide this one from my wife.

Wait, 6 rooms with the garage. 11 subwoofer total, most are hidden/in-wall/ceiling. All synchronized with signal delays on Chromecast audios.
Last edited by semjase December 9, 2022 at 08:31 AM.
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Quote from CrimsonCorn574 :
How does this compare to the svs pb-1000/sb-1000?
At an almost 70% lower price, it compares very well.
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tinaquay
Dec 9, 2022
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I had this one for years, bought $600, sound awesome and last forever
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CrimsonCorn574
Dec 9, 2022
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Quote from jaydillyo :
It doesn't. The SVS subs are a lot better. They play louder and lower.

However at this sale price, the JBL is a great deal. A good subwoofer for < $200 is a unicorn these days and that's what this JBL is. It's a good sub.
Is it worth saving up for the SVS? Was planning to use it mostly for movies, shows and some music.
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Basebob05
Dec 9, 2022
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Thanks OP, I jumped into some of the Studio speakers earlier this year and have been waiting/hoping for a sub deal to match up. So far very pleased with the 590/530 setup, can't wait to hear it with the sub.
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notveryanonymous
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Quote from sjaxkingpin :
At an almost 70% lower price, it compares very well.
I actually think it's around 85% cheaper!

I just looked at the svs pb1000 post for cyber Monday and it was $350 for a blemished model (If you could even get one) and that's a big if as they sold out so fast!

$180 shipped with welcome code and some cash back on top was a no brainer for my first subwoofer!
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