Short answer: the Monoprice Monolith M-215 for the higher ranking, the HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 for the lower price. The Monoprice Monolith M-215 ranks #18 of 97 subwoofers at $2500. The HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 ranks #41 at $1499, $1001 cheaper.
On the HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 side: 15-inch ported driver delivers 121.8dB CEA-2010-A average from HSU Research’s long-running VTF series. The catch: Ported enclosure prone to room modes at certain frequencies, mid-large 50 kg size, and $1,500 price point.
Buy the HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Monoprice Monolith M-215 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 | Monoprice Monolith M-215 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499 | $2,500 |
| Ranked | #41 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #18 of 97 in Large Powered 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 | 24.0"H x 18.0"W x 26.0"D (609.6 x 457.2 x 660.4 mm) | 42.3"H x 20.0"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 |
The Two Speakers In Full
HSU Research VTF-15H MK2: $1,499
Pros: 15-inch ported driver delivers 121.8dB CEA-2010-A average from HSU Research’s long-running VTF series.
Cons: Ported enclosure prone to room modes at certain frequencies, mid-large 50 kg size, and $1,500 price point.
Notes: Price includes shipping
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 121.8 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black, wood |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 24.0"H x 18.0"W x 26.0"D (609.6 x 457.2 x 660.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 15" (381mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 101.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 108.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 114.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 119.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 122.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 122.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.5 dB |
| Warranty | 7/2(+3) |
| Weight | 110 lbs / 49.9 kg |
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Monoprice Monolith M-215: $2,500
Notes: Product # 38543
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 125.9 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 42.3"H x 20.0"W x 27.6"D (1074.4 x 508.0 x 701.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 15" (381mm) drivers |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 103.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 118.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 122.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 125.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 126.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 126.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 125.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 126.3 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 216.1 lbs / 98.0 kg |
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