Short answer: the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall. It ranks #27 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.4/5) at $2,199 and is still sold new; the Gallo Acoustics TR-1 ranks #60 (rated 2.9/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall is the better-sounding choice. A 10 inch in-wall subwoofer with adjustable EQ for a flush install where a floor cabinet will not fit. The catch: Requires in-wall installation, limited output vs standalone cabinets, and space constraints for placement.
Why pick the Gallo Acoustics TR-1: A sealed 10 inch subwoofer that fills in upper bass behind smaller speakers in a modest room. The tradeoff: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects.
Buy the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Gallo Acoustics TR-1 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A 10 inch in-wall subwoofer with adjustable EQ for a flush install where a floor cabinet will not fit.
A sealed 10 inch subwoofer that fills in upper bass behind smaller speakers in a modest room.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall | Gallo Acoustics TR-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,199.00 | $399 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #27 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #60 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | in-wall | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.2 dB | 86.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 103.3 dB | 90.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 103.9 dB | 93.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 106.3 dB | 97.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB | 100.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB | 104.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 113.9 dB | 106.0 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.9 dB | 102.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 12.2”H x 12.2”W x 4.2”D (309.9 x 309.9 x 107.4 mm) | 12”H x 10.8”W x 13.5”D (304.8 x 273.1 x 342.9 mm) |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 3/1 | 1 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | Germany | Scotland |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | 92.0 dB | - |
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