JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter LFU vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Last updated: October 21, 2026

Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter LFU is the better pick: it ranks #2 of 143 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 4.6/5), against #19 (rated 4.4/5) for the Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra. If you want one new, the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO ranks #1 at $4,499.

JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter LFU vs Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra

Buy the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter LFU only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, start with the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter LFU Monoprice Monolith 16 THX Ultra
Price$6,995 Discontinued$2,300 Discontinued
Ranked#2 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#19 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Enclosureported, frontported, front
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz96.5 dB-
Output SPL at 15 Hz104.5 dB107.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz118.6 dB118.4 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz125.5 dB123.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz128.0 dB125.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz131.1 dB126.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz132.1 dB126.5 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz134.4 dB126.6 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz137.8 dB126.8 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz139.7 dB127.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz138.0 dB127.6 dB
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)133.8 dB126.5 dB
Dimensions22.5”H x 50”W x 36”D (571.5 x 1270.0 x 914.4 mm)25.6”H x 22”W x 28.1”D (650.2 x 558.8 x 713.7 mm)
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Measurement SourceData-bassAudioholics
Weight177 lbs (80.3 kg)171.5 lbs (77.8 kg)
Drivers18” (457mm) driver16” (406mm) driver
Warranty5 years5
Cabinet Color-black
Inputs-XLR, RCA, XLR 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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