Short answer: the Monoprice Monolith M-215. It ranks #24 of 143 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $1,499.99. The HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP ranks #59, rated 4.2/5, at $1,049, $450.99 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
Buy the Monoprice Monolith M-215. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $450.99 with the HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP | Monoprice Monolith M-215 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,049.00 | $1,499.99 |
| Ranked | #59 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 | 100.8 dB | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 108.2 dB | 118.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 113.4 dB | 122.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 118.2 dB | 125.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 121.9 dB | 126.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 122.3 dB | 126.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.1 dB | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.4 dB | 125.6 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 121.4 dB | 125.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 25”H x 17.2”W x 24”D (635.0 x 438.1 x 609.6 mm) | 42.3”H x 20”W x 27.6”D (1074.4 x 508.0 x 701.0 mm) |
| Weight | 85.1 lbs (38.6 kg) | 216.1 lbs (98.0 kg) |
| Warranty | 7/2(+3) | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | 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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