Short answer: the BIC America V1220. It ranks #66 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $269.33. The Monoprice SW-10 ranks #111, rated 3.7/5, at $199.99, $69.34 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
What the BIC America V1220 does well: 12-inch Venturi ported with 200W RMS offers huge output at a budget price.
The case for the Monoprice SW-10: The 10” model of Monoprice’s SW series, whose measured Monoprice SW-12 reached 121.2dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured Monoprice SW-12 and Monoprice SW-15.
Buy the BIC America V1220. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $69.34 with the Monoprice SW-10 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
Worth knowing: the Monoprice SW-10 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.3 to 4.0, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| BIC America V1220 | Monoprice SW-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.33 | $199.99 |
| Ranked | #66 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #111 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated |
| Enclosure | ported, side | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 94.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.5 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.7 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 116.1 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 117.7 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 118.7 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 115.4 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 18.5”H x 17”W x 14”D (469.9 x 431.8 x 355.6 mm) | 19.6”H x 19.8”W x 19.9”D (498 x 503 x 505 mm) |
| Weight | 41 lbs (18.6 kg) | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 7/2 | 1 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | - |
| Amplifier Power | 200W RMS | 150W RMS (300W peak) |
| Frequency Response | 23-180Hz | 40-150Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 10” woofer |
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The Two Speakers In Full
BIC America V1220: $269.33 Amazon eBay
Same family: the BIC America V1020 (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, rated 3.8/5).
Pros: 12-inch Venturi ported with 200W RMS offers huge output at a budget price. Deep clear bass with no distortion and excellent performance-to-price ratio. Venturi vent design with dual flare ports.
Full BIC America V1220 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 200W RMS |
|---|---|
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 115.4 dB |
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 18.5”H x 17”W x 14”D (469.9 x 431.8 x 355.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, side |
| Frequency Response | 23-180Hz |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 94.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 117.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 118.7 dB |
| Warranty | 7/2 |
| Weight | 41 lbs (18.6 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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Monoprice SW-10: $199.99 Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Monoprice SW-12 (larger subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5) and the Monoprice SW-15 (larger subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 4.1/5).
Pros: The 10” model of Monoprice’s SW series, whose measured Monoprice SW-12 reached 121.2dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands. It has a 150W RMS (300W peak) amplifier, a down-firing port, variable phase and a variable low pass filter.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured Monoprice SW-12 and Monoprice SW-15. Monoprice rates it only to 40Hz, so it gives up the deep extension of the larger models, and the cabinet is a large 50cm cube for a 10” sub.
Full Monoprice SW-10 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 150W RMS (300W peak) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 19.6”H x 19.8”W x 19.9”D (498 x 503 x 505 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Frequency Response | 40-150Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Warranty | 1 |
| Weight | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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