Short answer: the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V, if you are buying new. The Monoprice Monolith 13 THX Ultra measures as well as it (#63 vs #64 of 143 subwoofers, 4.2/5 vs 4.2/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V is still sold new at $3,100.
Why pick the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V: A ported subwoofer with two 13.8 inch drivers and deep, powerful bass for large rooms, with balanced and RCA inputs. Watch for: The 699.8H x 499.9W x 608.8D mm cabinet and 132.5 lbs (60.1 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
Why pick the Monoprice Monolith 13 THX Ultra: A THX Ultra certified 13 inch ported subwoofer with deep, strong bass for large rooms at a good price used. The tradeoff: The 604.5H x 515.6W x 739.1D mm cabinet and 153.2 lbs (69.5 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
Buy the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V, since the Monoprice Monolith 13 THX Ultra is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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A ported subwoofer with two 13.8 inch drivers and deep, powerful bass for large rooms, with balanced and RCA inputs.
A THX Ultra certified 13 inch ported subwoofer with deep, strong bass for large rooms at a good price used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V | Monoprice Monolith 13 THX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,100 | $1,700 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #64 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #63 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | 90.8 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 104.9 dB | 94.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 108.0 dB | 109.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 108.9 dB | 115.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 112.1 dB | 118.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 115.2 dB | 119.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 119.1 dB | 120.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 121.6 dB | 120.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 122.0 dB | 121.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 121.5 dB | 122.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.1 dB | 122.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 119.6 dB | 123.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 121.0 dB | 121.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 27.6”H x 19.7”W x 24”D (699.8 x 499.9 x 608.8 mm) | 23.8”H x 20.3”W x 29.1”D (604.5 x 515.6 x 739.1 mm) |
| Weight | 132.5 lbs (60.1 kg) | 153.2 lbs (69.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 10/5 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | black |
| Country | Norway | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 2x 13.8” (351mm) driver | 13” (330mm) driver |
| Inputs | XLR (balanced), RCA | XLR (stereo balanced), RCA (stereo/mono) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
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