Short answer: the Q Acoustics 3060S, if you are buying new. The Monitor Audio BRW10 measures as well as it (#37 vs #39 of 73 subwoofers, 3.3/5 vs 3.3/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Q Acoustics 3060S is still sold new at $599.96.
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. Watch for: 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.
The case for the Q Acoustics 3060S: A slim sealed 8 inch subwoofer only 15 cm wide, adding bass support without a full size cabinet. The tradeoff: Without a published 20 Hz output result, deep-bass capability is less certain than its midbass figure.
Buy the Q Acoustics 3060S, since the Monitor Audio BRW10 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monitor Audio BRW10 | Q Acoustics 3060S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 Discontinued | $599.96 |
| Ranked | #37 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #39 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 70.1 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 88.1 dB | 88.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 93.1 dB | 95.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 100.4 dB | 99.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.7 dB | 105.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB | 110.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 112.3 dB | 114.3 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 107.0 dB | 107.5 dB |
| Dimensions | 12.6”H x 12.6”W x 13.4”D (320.5 x 320.5 x 339.6 mm) | 12.8”H x 6.1”W x 18.9”D (325.1 x 154.9 x 480.1 mm) |
| Weight | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) | 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | wood | black, white, wood, grey |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Warranty | - | 2 |
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