BIC America F-12 vs ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Short answer: the BIC America F-12 ranks #89 of 137 subwoofers at $299; the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall ranks #25 at $299. Close enough in price that the ranking gap is the deciding factor.

The case for the BIC America F-12: 12” woofer with 475W peak power, reaches 116dB.

What the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall gets right: 10-inch in-wall driver delivers 103.9dB CEA-2010-A average with EQ-adjustable response for flush installation where a floor-standing. Set against that: Requires in-wall installation, limited output vs standalone cabinets, and space constraints for placement.

Buy the BIC America F-12 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall if the ranking matters more than the price.

Specifications Side By Side

BIC America F-12 ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall
Price$299.00$299
Ranked#89 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)#25 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs)
Enclosureported, rearin-wall
Output SPL at 15 Hz74.9 dB86.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz83.8 dB90.2 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz95.8 dB97.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz101.6 dB97.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz104.6 dB100.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz110.6 dB103.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz113.3 dB104.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz111.9 dB107.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz110.0 dB-
Output SPL at 125 Hz106.7 dB-
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)110.1 dB103.9 dB
Dimensions17.0"H x 14.75"W x 17.25"D (431.8 x 374.6 x 438.1 mm)12.2"H x 12.2"W x 4.23"D (309.9 x 309.9 x 107.4 mm)
Weight42.1 lbs / 19.1 kg14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg
Warranty53/1
Cabinet Colorblackblack
CountryUnited StatesGermany
Measurement SourceErinsAudioCornerBrent Butterworth
Power Output (Watts)150W RMS-
Frequency Response25-200Hz-
Drivers12" (305mm) driver10" (254mm) driver

The Two Speakers In Full

BIC America F-12: $299.00 Amazon

BIC America F-12 ranking card

Pros: 12” woofer with 475W peak power, reaches 116dB. Ported enclosure with low distortion. 150W RMS with high SNR. Performs like subs costing twice as much. Backed by 5-year warranty.

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)110.1 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryUnited States
Dimensions17.0"H x 14.75"W x 17.25"D (431.8 x 374.6 x 438.1 mm)
Drivers12" (305mm) driver
Enclosureported, rear
Frequency Response25-200Hz
Measurement SourceErinsAudioCorner
Output SPL at 15 Hz74.9 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz83.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz95.8 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz101.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz104.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz110.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz113.3 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz111.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz110.0 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz106.7 dB
Power Output (Watts)150W RMS
Warranty5
Weight42.1 lbs / 19.1 kg
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ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall: $299

ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall ranking card

Pros: 10-inch in-wall driver delivers 103.9dB CEA-2010-A average with EQ-adjustable response for flush installation where a floor-standing cabinet isn’t an option.

Cons: Requires in-wall installation, limited output vs standalone cabinets, and space constraints for placement.

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)103.9 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryGermany
Dimensions12.2"H x 12.2"W x 4.23"D (309.9 x 309.9 x 107.4 mm)
Drivers10" (254mm) driver
Enclosurein-wall
Measurement SourceBrent Butterworth
Output SPL at 15 Hz86.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz90.2 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz97.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz97.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz100.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz103.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz104.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz107.9 dB
Warranty3/1
Weight14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg

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