A/B comparison · Speakers
Onkyo SKF-4800 vs Dayton Audio SUB-1000
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Dec 31, 2024 Scored with 10 + 8 Amazon reviews
Onkyo SKF-4800 vs Dayton Audio SUB-1000 in brief
- Spec rows: Onkyo SKF-4800 wins 0, Dayton Audio SUB-1000 wins 1, 9 tied or not compared, of 10 rows.
- Our scores: Onkyo SKF-4800 8.2/10, Dayton Audio SUB-1000 7.6/10.
- Onkyo SKF-4800 wins: sound quality (8.3 vs 8), midrange clarity (8.2 vs 7), treble detail (8.5 vs 6.5), design (7.8 vs 7.5), value for money (8.6 vs 8.5).
- Dayton Audio SUB-1000 wins: bass response (8 vs 7.7).
- Who should buy which: Pick the Onkyo SKF-4800 for sound quality, midrange clarity, treble detail, design and value for money. Pick the Dayton Audio SUB-1000 if bass response matters most.
Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2013
Channel B · Powered (Active) · 2010
Rows won, of 10 compared Onkyo 0 · Dayton Audio 1 · tied or not compared 9
Datasheet · Side by side
Spec by spec
Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.
Sound & drivers
Power, electrical, physical
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From our reviews
How it scored, paired
6 aspects, two channels
Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.
Availability
Where they stand on price
Onkyo SKF-4800
The Onkyo SKF-4800 isn't sold new any more.
Dayton Audio SUB-1000
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