Short answer: the ELAC SUB1010. It ranks #36 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.3/5) at $550 and is still sold new; the Klipsch R-10SW ranks #45 (rated 3.2/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Klipsch R-10SW’s replacement, the Klipsch Reference R-101SW, is rated 3.2/5 at $379.99.
The case for the ELAC SUB1010: An affordable compact 10 inch ported subwoofer that adds bass weight to a modest room or a first 2.1 setup. The tradeoff: Deep-bass output is limited compared with larger subwoofers, with 96.5dB measured at 31.5Hz, so it is not the right choice for demanding home-theater effects or a large room.
What the Klipsch R-10SW does well: A discontinued ported 10 inch subwoofer that adds midbass support to a modest system at a moderate price. The tradeoff: Without a published 20 Hz result, deep-bass capability is less certain than the midbass figure.
Buy the ELAC SUB1010. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Klipsch R-10SW is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC SUB1010 | Klipsch R-10SW | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $550 | $399 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #36 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #45 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.5 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 102.7 dB | 103.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 107.0 dB | 106.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.8 dB | 109.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.9 dB | 108.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 111.2 dB | 107.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 109.5 dB | 104.1 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.1 dB | 106.8 dB |
| Dimensions | 14.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) | 14”H x 12.5”W x 15.7”D (355.6 x 317.5 x 398.8 mm) |
| Weight | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) | 25.6 lbs (11.6 kg) |
| Warranty | 3/1 | 5/2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
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