Short answer: the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall for better sound quality, the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt for the lower price. The ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall ranks #27 of 73 subwoofers, rated 3.4/5, at $2,199. The Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt ranks #46, rated 3.2/5, at $224.99, $1,974.01 cheaper.
Buy the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall | Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,199.00 | $224.99 |
| Ranked | #27 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | in-wall | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.2 dB | 51.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 103.3 dB | 69.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 103.9 dB | 91.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 106.3 dB | 98.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB | 104.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB | 110.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 113.9 dB | 111.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.9 dB | 106.4 dB |
| Dimensions | 12.2”H x 12.2”W x 4.2”D (309.9 x 309.9 x 107.4 mm) | 15”H x 10.6”W x 12.8”D (381.0 x 269.2 x 325.1 mm) |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 3/1 | 1 year |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | 92.0 dB | - |
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