Short answer: the ELAC SUB1010. Both are rated 3.3/5 for sound quality (#36 and #39 of 73 subwoofers), and the ELAC SUB1010 costs $550 against $599.96 for the Q Acoustics 3060S, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
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.
Why pick the Q Acoustics 3060S: A slim sealed 8 inch subwoofer only 15 cm wide, adding bass support without a full size cabinet. The catch: Without a published 20 Hz output result, deep-bass capability is less certain than its midbass figure.
Buy the ELAC SUB1010. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $49.96 less than the Q Acoustics 3060S.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC SUB1010 | Q Acoustics 3060S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $550 | $599.96 |
| Ranked | #36 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #39 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | sealed |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.5 dB | 95.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 102.7 dB | 99.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 107.0 dB | 105.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.8 dB | 110.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.9 dB | 114.3 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 | 107.5 dB |
| Dimensions | 14.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) | 12.8”H x 6.1”W x 18.9”D (325.1 x 154.9 x 480.1 mm) |
| Weight | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) | 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 3/1 | 2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, white, wood, grey |
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 88.7 dB |
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