Short answer: the Andover Audio SpinSub ranks #34 of 42 subwoofers by sound quality at $350; the Monoprice Monolith 8 THX Certified ranks #37 at $350. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
What the Andover Audio SpinSub offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.
What the Monoprice Monolith 8 THX Certified offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.
Buy the Andover Audio SpinSub. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Monoprice Monolith 8 THX Certified at the same price, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 42 subwoofers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Andover Audio SpinSub | Monoprice Monolith 8 THX Certified | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $350 Discontinued | $350 |
| Ranked | #34 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #37 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported | ported |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 85.2 dB | 86.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 92.6 dB | 93.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.3 dB | 96.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 99.5 dB | 99.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 104.3 dB | 100.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 103.6 dB | 101.6 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 101.4 dB | 99.6 dB |
| Dimensions | 14.2"H x 11.3"W x 12.7"D (361.9 x 285.8 x 323.8 mm) | 12.6"H x 13.5"W x 12.6"D (319.8 x 342.9 x 319.8 mm) |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs / 9.5 kg | 19.8 lbs / 9.0 kg |
| Cabinet Color | black, grey | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" (165mm) driver | 8" (203mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 72.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 101.9 dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Andover Audio SpinSub: $350 Discontinued
Cons: Discontinued.
Full Andover Audio SpinSub review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 101.4 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black, grey |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 14.2"H x 11.3"W x 12.7"D (361.9 x 285.8 x 323.8 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" (165mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 85.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 92.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 99.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 104.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 103.6 dB |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs / 9.5 kg |
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Monoprice Monolith 8 THX Certified: $350
Notes: Product # 41289
Full Monoprice Monolith 8 THX Certified review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 99.6 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 12.6"H x 13.5"W x 12.6"D (319.8 x 342.9 x 319.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 72.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 86.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 93.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 96.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 99.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 100.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 101.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 101.9 dB |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs / 9.0 kg |
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