Short answer: the BIC America F-12 for raw output. Its 12 inch woofer and 475W peak power reach 116dB, well ahead of the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall’s 103.9dB CEA-2010-A average from a 10-inch driver. The ELAC answers with EQ-adjustable response for flush installation, but it requires in-wall mounting, gives up output to standalone cabinets and brings space constraints.
Buy the BIC America F-12. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $1,900 less than the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall.
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Specifications Side By Side
| BIC America F-12 | ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.00 | $2,199.00 |
| Ranked | #163 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #27 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | in-wall |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 74.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 83.8 dB | 96.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 95.8 dB | 103.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 101.6 dB | 103.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 104.6 dB | 106.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.6 dB | 109.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 113.3 dB | 110.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.9 dB | 113.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 110.0 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 106.7 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.1 dB | 109.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 17”H x 14.7”W x 17.2”D (431.8 x 374.6 x 438.1 mm) | 12.2”H x 12.2”W x 4.2”D (309.9 x 309.9 x 107.4 mm) |
| Weight | 42.1 lbs (19.1 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 3/1 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | Brent Butterworth |
| Amplifier Power | 150W RMS | - |
| Frequency Response | 25-200Hz | - |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 92.0 dB |
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