Short answer: the Monoprice SW-15. It ranks #14 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5) at $499.99 and is still sold new; the Gallo Acoustics TR-1 ranks #60 (rated 2.9/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Buy the Monoprice SW-15. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Gallo Acoustics TR-1 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Gallo Acoustics TR-1 | Monoprice SW-15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 Discontinued | $499.99 |
| Ranked | #60 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #14 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 86.4 dB | 101.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 90.6 dB | 106.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 93.9 dB | 111.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 97.4 dB | 116.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 100.9 dB | 120.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 104.1 dB | 120.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 106.0 dB | 119.5 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 102.1 dB | 119.0 dB |
| Dimensions | 12”H x 10.8”W x 13.5”D (304.8 x 273.1 x 342.9 mm) | 18.1”H x 21”W x 22.7”D (459.7 x 533.4 x 576.6 mm) |
| Weight | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 1 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | Scotland | United States |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 15” (381mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 90.0 dB |
| Frequency Response | - | 30-150Hz (-10dB) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 600W RMS / 800W peak |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 40-150Hz, 18dB/octave |
| Phase Control | - | 0° or 180° |
| Inputs | - | Stereo line level and speaker level |
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