Short answer: the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall, if you are buying new. The Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II ranks higher than it (#14 vs #27 of 73 subwoofers, 3.6/5 vs 3.4/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall is still sold new at $2,199.
Buy the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall, since the Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall | Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,199.00 | $499 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #27 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #14 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | in-wall | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.2 dB | 95.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 103.3 dB | 100.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 103.9 dB | 105.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 106.3 dB | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB | 111.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB | 112.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 113.9 dB | 111.0 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.9 dB | 111.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 12.2”H x 12.2”W x 4.2”D (309.9 x 309.9 x 107.4 mm) | 14.7”H x 14.2”W x 16.4”D (374.6 x 361.9 x 415.8 mm) |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 3/1 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | 92.0 dB | - |
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