Experts recommend Sonos Sub more than KEF KC62
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Sonos Sub over KEF KC62, but both Subwoofers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sonos Sub received 5 recommendations: from What Hi-Fi (31 Oct 2023), BestCovery (5 Apr 2022) The Sound Junky and 2 others. By contrast, KEF KC62 received only 2 recommendations from The Master Switch (6 Feb 2024) and Digital Trends (22 Oct 2024).
| 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 18 | - | $1500 |  KEF KC62 The KEF KC62 subwoofer is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, powerful bass reproduction, compact size, solid build quality, and comprehensive connectivity options, making it ideal for various audio setups. | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | 4 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 22 Oct 2024 Digital Trends ranked KEF KC62 as #4 and Sonos Sub as #8
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 KEF KC62 The best small subwoofer... ... ... #8 out of 8 Sonos Sub Best subwoofer for Sonos systemsSource: www.digitaltrends.com - On 6 Feb 2024 The Master Switch ranked KEF KC62 as #6
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 16 KEF KC62 Subwoofer with the Deepest Bass... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 31 Oct 2023 What Hi-Fi ranked Sonos Sub as #4
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 4 Sonos Sub This slim, wireless subwoofer is a solid addition to a Sonos music or cinema system.Source: www.whathifi.com - On 5 Apr 2022 BestCovery ranked Sonos Sub as #19
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #19 out of 21 Sonos Sub Best Wireless Subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.latimes.com - The Sound Junky ranked Sonos Sub as #4
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 7 Sonos Sub Best Under $1000... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - Woofer Guy ranked Sonos Sub as #5
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 8 Sonos Sub Best Wireless Subwoofer... ... ... Source: wooferguy.com
After counting and adding up the 89 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Sonos Sub outranks KEF KC62. This is not to say that KEF KC62 is a bad option. Like Sonos Sub, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sonos Sub outranks KEF KC62 by 16 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Sonos Sub is more critically acclaimed than KEF KC62.
| 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 [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by 7Review | 100 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 95 |
| Lowest score by Sound and Vision | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [33]
Total expert reviews: 33
- with a score: 17
- without a score: 16
| Highest score by techreviewadvisor.com | 96 |
| Average score based on 33 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by The Verge | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Frequency Response (±3dB): 11Hz – 200Hz
- 1000 Watt RMS Power
- 5 DSP Settings (Free Space, Next to a wall, In a corner, In a cabinet, Apartment Mode)
- Dual 6.5" drivers
- Dimension (H x W x D) with Rear Panel and Feet: 9.7 x 10.1 x 9.8 in
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From Seller:
- The wireless subwoofer for Deep bass.
- Enhance your listening experience when you connect Sub to any Sonos system.
- Add more dimension to home theater when you pair Sub with beam, play bar, or play base plus a pair of Sonos speakers for surround sound.
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