Short answer: the Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2 for deep budget bass, the HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 for a sealed design. The M-10 V2 is a 10-inch THX-certified ported sub with 500W RMS that reaches 17-20Hz, and it costs $263.90 less. The ULS-15 MK2’s sealed design delivers tight, accurate bass with low bloat.
Buy the HSU Research ULS-15 MK2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $263.90 saving on the Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HSU Research ULS-15 MK2 | Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.00 | $735.10 |
| Ranked | #4 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #161 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 93.7 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 98.0 dB | 93.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 102.4 dB | 104.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 107.7 dB | 108.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 113.4 dB | 109.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 118.3 dB | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 120.8 dB | 110.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.2 dB | 110.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 121.1 dB | 110.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.7 dB | 111.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 120.7 dB | 111.5 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 120.3 dB | 110.3 dB |
| Dimensions | 19”H x 18”W x 19.5”D (482.6 x 457.2 x 495.3 mm) | 20.9”H x 15”W x 18.9”D (530.9 x 381.0 x 480.1 mm) |
| Weight | 65 lbs (29.5 kg) | 72.5 lbs (32.9 kg) |
| Warranty | 7/2(+3) | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black, wood | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Manufacturer |
| Frequency Response | 20-200Hz, ±1dB | 17-20Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 600W RMS / 2000W peak | 500W RMS |
| Crossover Frequency | 30-90Hz adjustable | - |
| Phase Control | 0°-180° | - |
| Features | Q control, sealed subwoofer, EQ1/EQ2 modes | - |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Inputs | - | XLR, RCA, XLR passthrough out |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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