Who are some of elite sub woofers?

SVS subs are not "elite" because they are priced fairly and are of high value, something so-called elitists care nothing about.

The Audiokinesis Swarm is one of the best subwoofer systems out there. Most do things like 'bass in the room but not at the listening chair' due to standing waves in the room; the Swarm solves this problem (provides uniform bass at all frequencies) while at the same time being relatively unobtrusive.

Why sealed or ported? Personal preference or is there better sound?

I was not trying to be a snob by saying elite! I was afraid high end would get 4 figure costing subs. I don’t want cheap just to have a sub or two.

I was not trying to be a snob by saying elite! I was afraid high end would get 4 figure costing subs. I don’t want cheap just to have a sub or two.

Good subs start at $1,000 and up .Elite subs cost a multiple of $K