Short answer: the Monoprice Monolith M-215. It ranks #24 of 143 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 4.4/5) at $1,499.99 and is still sold new; the HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 ranks #57 (rated 4.2/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The HSU Research VTF-15H MK2’s replacement, the HSU Research VTF-TN1, is rated 3.9/5 at $1,249.
Buy the Monoprice Monolith M-215. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 | Monoprice Monolith M-215 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499 Discontinued | $1,499.99 |
| Ranked | #57 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #24 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 101.6 dB | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 108.4 dB | 118.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 114.8 dB | 122.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 119.4 dB | 125.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 122.9 dB | 126.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 122.5 dB | 126.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.1 dB | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.5 dB | 125.6 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 121.8 dB | 125.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 24”H x 18”W x 26”D (609.6 x 457.2 x 660.4 mm) | 42.3”H x 20”W x 27.6”D (1074.4 x 508.0 x 701.0 mm) |
| Weight | 110 lbs (49.9 kg) | 216.1 lbs (98.0 kg) |
| Warranty | 7/2(+3) | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black, wood | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 2x 15” (381mm) drivers |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 103.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 125.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 126.3 dB |
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