Short answer: the ELAC SUB1010. It ranks #36 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $550. The Sonos Sub Mini ranks #47, rated 3.2/5, at $499, $51 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick 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.
Why pick the Sonos Sub Mini: A small, light sealed subwoofer with two 6 inch drivers that adds upper bass support in a modest room. The catch: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects.
Buy the ELAC SUB1010. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $51 you would save on the Sonos Sub Mini does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC SUB1010 | Sonos Sub Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $550 | $499.00 |
| Ranked | #36 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #47 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | sealed |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.5 dB | 97.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 102.7 dB | 103.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 107.0 dB | 104.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.8 dB | 108.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.9 dB | 109.5 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 | 106.4 dB |
| Dimensions | 14.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) | 12”H x 9.1”W x 9.1”D (305.1 x 230.1 x 230.1 mm) |
| Weight | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 3/1 | 1 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, white |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 2x 6” (152mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 82.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 89.1 dB |
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