Experts recommend Elac SUB3030 more than Cambridge Audio Minx X201
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Elac SUB3030 over Cambridge Audio Minx X201, but both Subwoofers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Elac SUB3030 received 2 recommendations: from The Master Switch (6 Feb 2024) and The Sound Junky. Cambridge Audio Minx X201 was also endorsed 2 times: by Crutchfield (27 Nov 2024) and Digital Trends (22 Oct 2024). However, experts generally ranked Cambridge Audio Minx X201 lower than Elac SUB3030 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 27 Nov 2024
Crutchfield ranked Cambridge Audio Minx X201 as #4 Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 7 Cambridge Audio Minx X201 Best small home theater subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.crutchfield.com - On 22 Oct 2024
Digital Trends ranked Cambridge Audio Minx X201 as #5 Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 8 Cambridge Audio Minx X201 Great for smaller spaces... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 6 Feb 2024
The Master Switch ranked Elac SUB3030 as #10 Rank Subwoofer ... ... #10 out of 16 Elac SUB3030 ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com -
The Sound Junky ranked Elac SUB3030 as #3 Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Elac SUB3030 Best Powered Subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com
After counting and adding up the 89 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Elac SUB3030 outranks Cambridge Audio Minx X201. This is not to say that Cambridge Audio Minx X201 is a bad option. Like Elac SUB3030, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | World Wide Stereo  | Crutchfield | What Hi-Fi  | Rolling Stone  | BestCovery  | The Master Switch | Wirecutter  | The Sound Junky | Woofer Guy  | Digital Trends |
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| 1 | - | $599 |  SVS SB-1000 Pro The SVS SB-1000 Pro is a highly praised subwoofer that offers exceptional sound quality, compact size, solid build quality, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for various use cases. | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| 2 | - | $729 |  Sonos Sub The Sonos Sub is a highly praised and recommended product for its exceptional bass reproduction capabilities, compact size, excellent build quality, and wireless connectivity, making it a versatile option for enhancing your audio experience. | - | - | 4 | - | 19 | - | - | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| 3 | - | $249 |  Polk Audio PSW10
The Polk Audio PSW10 subwoofer is highly praised for its impressive bass reproduction, compact size, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for various audio setups. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | - |
| 4 | - | $279 |  Klipsch R120SW The Klipsch R120SW subwoofer is highly praised for its impressive bass performance, compact size, excellent build quality, and versatile connectivity options, making it a great choice for enhancing the audio experience in various settings. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [2]
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- without a score: 2
- ✓ BRINGS THE BASS ALIVE – Whether you are listening to thumping rock music, soulful jazz, or lively film scores, the Cambridge Audio Minx X201 amplified subwoofer delivers intense, deep bass that you can feel as much as hear.
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- Advanced Bluetooth Control - Sub3030 incorporates our advanced digital Control system. Download the Elac subeq app for your smartphone and have complete control of multiple subwoofers at the same time
- Auto EQ - utilizing our new subeq app and your smartphone's microphone, the subwoofer will optimize room EQ automatically, utilizing eight parametric curves. Full manual EQ is available as well.
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