Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Monitor Audio BRW10 is the better pick: it ranks #37 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.3/5), against #45 (rated 3.2/5) for the Klipsch R-10SW. If you want one new, the Klipsch Reference R-101SW replaces the Klipsch R-10SW and is rated 3.2/5 at $379.99.
What the Klipsch R-10SW does well: A discontinued ported 10 inch subwoofer that adds midbass support to a modest system at a moderate price. The catch: Without a published 20 Hz result, deep-bass capability is less certain than the midbass figure.
Why pick the Monitor Audio BRW10: A discontinued ported 10 inch subwoofer that adds upper bass punch to movies and music in a modest room. The tradeoff: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority.
Buy the Monitor Audio BRW10 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, buy the Klipsch Reference R-101SW, which replaces the Klipsch R-10SW.
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A discontinued ported 10 inch subwoofer that adds midbass support to a modest system at a moderate price.
A discontinued ported 10 inch subwoofer that adds upper bass punch to movies and music in a modest room.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch R-10SW | Monitor Audio BRW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 Discontinued | $699 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #45 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #37 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 103.0 dB | 100.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 106.5 dB | 104.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 109.0 dB | 110.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 108.8 dB | 112.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 107.0 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 104.1 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.8 dB | 107.0 dB |
| Dimensions | 14”H x 12.5”W x 15.7”D (355.6 x 317.5 x 398.8 mm) | 12.6”H x 12.6”W x 13.4”D (320.5 x 320.5 x 339.6 mm) |
| Weight | 25.6 lbs (11.6 kg) | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 5/2 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black | wood |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 70.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 88.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 93.1 dB |
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