Short answer: the Dayton Audio CS1200, if you are buying new. The Dayton Audio SUB-1200 ranks higher than the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt (#69 vs #46 of 73 subwoofers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Dayton Audio CS1200, is rated 4.1/5 at $239.98 and is still sold new.
Buy the Dayton Audio CS1200, the replacement for the discontinued Dayton Audio SUB-1200; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dayton Audio SUB-1200 | Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 Discontinued | $224.99 |
| Ranked | #69 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 91.5 dB | 51.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.7 dB | 69.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 106.8 dB | 91.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 111.3 dB | 98.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.8 dB | 104.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 117.2 dB | 110.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 117.2 dB | 111.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 115.1 dB | 106.4 dB |
| Dimensions | 16.7”H x 16.2”W x 17.7”D (425.4 x 411.0 x 450.8 mm) | 15”H x 10.6”W x 12.8”D (381.0 x 269.2 x 325.1 mm) |
| Weight | 44.8 lbs (20.3 kg) | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 1 year |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Amplifier Power | 120W RMS | - |
| Frequency Response | 25-140Hz | - |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | 82.1 dB | - |
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