Short answer: the ELAC SUB1010, if you are buying new. The Monitor Audio BRW10 measures as well as it (#37 vs #36 of 73 subwoofers, 3.3/5 vs 3.3/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the ELAC SUB1010 is still sold new at $550.
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. Watch for: 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.
The case for the Monitor Audio BRW10: A discontinued ported 10 inch subwoofer that adds upper bass punch to movies and music in a modest room. The tradeoff: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority.
Buy the ELAC SUB1010, since the Monitor Audio BRW10 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC SUB1010 | Monitor Audio BRW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $550 | $699 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #36 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #37 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.5 dB | 93.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 102.7 dB | 100.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 107.0 dB | 104.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.8 dB | 110.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.9 dB | 112.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 111.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 109.5 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.1 dB | 107.0 dB |
| Dimensions | 14.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) | 12.6”H x 12.6”W x 13.4”D (320.5 x 320.5 x 339.6 mm) |
| Weight | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 3/1 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black | wood |
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 70.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 88.1 dB |
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