Short answer: the Edifier T5s. It ranks #2 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $199.99; the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt ranks #46, rated 3.2/5, and costs $224.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Edifier T5s is the better-sounding option. An affordable ported 8 inch subwoofer with strong output for its size, a good bass upgrade for a small to mid size room. The tradeoff: The 400.0H x 398.8W x 169.9D mm cabinet and 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.
What the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt does well: A low cost ported 8 inch subwoofer with a 200 watt amp, an easy entry point for a first subwoofer. The tradeoff: Very compact 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) size, limited 106.4 dB output, ported room interaction, and entry-level build.
Buy the Edifier T5s. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier T5s | Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $224.99 |
| Ranked | #2 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 99.9 dB | 69.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 106.7 dB | 91.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 111.0 dB | 98.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 115.5 dB | 104.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 117.6 dB | 110.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 118.5 dB | 111.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 115.7 dB | 106.4 dB |
| Dimensions | 15.7”H x 15.7”W x 6.7”D (400.0 x 398.8 x 169.9 mm) | 15”H x 10.6”W x 12.8”D (381.0 x 269.2 x 325.1 mm) |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 | 1 year |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Country | China | United States |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 51.3 dB |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
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