Short answer: the Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2. It ranks #161 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.4/5); the BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 ranks #192 (rated 3.2/5).
Why pick the Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2: A THX certified 10 inch ported subwoofer with a heavy cabinet, balanced inputs and two EQ modes. The tradeoff: The output figures come from the manufacturer rather than an independent lab.
What the BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 does well: A compact sealed 10 inch subwoofer with a down-firing driver that is easy to place, plus solid build and a black ash finish. The tradeoff: Output drops to about 89dB at 20Hz and 84dB at 15Hz, so it will not shake the room with the deepest movie effects.
Buy the Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2 | BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $735.10 | £412.95 |
| Ranked | #161 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #192 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | sealed |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 93.9 dB | 84.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 104.8 dB | 89.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 108.5 dB | 94.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 109.3 dB | 99.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.7 dB | 103.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.1 dB | 105.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.6 dB | 106.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.9 dB | 107.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 111.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 111.5 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.3 dB | 105.7 dB |
| Dimensions | 20.9”H x 15”W x 18.9”D (530.9 x 381.0 x 480.1 mm) | 14”H x 11.4”W x 13.4”D (354.8 x 289.8 x 339.9 mm) |
| Weight | 72.5 lbs (32.9 kg) | 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, white, wood, grey |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Amplifier Power | 500W RMS | 275W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 17-20Hz | 17Hz -6dB+ |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA, XLR passthrough 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 | - |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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