Short answer: the Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2, if you are buying new. The JBL HDI-1200P ranks higher than it (#32 vs #161 of 212 subwoofers, 3.9/5 vs 3.4/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2 is still sold new at $728.44.
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. Watch for: The output figures come from the manufacturer rather than an independent lab.
The JBL HDI-1200P is the better-sounding option. A compact 12 inch subwoofer with a powerful amp, low distortion and adjustable crossover and phase for easy blending, now discontinued. Watch for: Output drops quickly below the port tuning, to 93.2dB at 25Hz against 109.5dB at 31.5Hz, so the deepest effects are limited.
Buy the Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2 new; the JBL HDI-1200P is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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A THX certified 10 inch ported subwoofer with a heavy cabinet, balanced inputs and two EQ modes.
A compact 12 inch subwoofer with a powerful amp, low distortion and adjustable crossover and phase for easy blending, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2 | JBL HDI-1200P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $728.44 | $2,310 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #161 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #32 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 93.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 104.8 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 108.5 dB | 93.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 109.3 dB | 109.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.7 dB | 115.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.1 dB | 119.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.6 dB | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.9 dB | 114.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 111.2 dB | 115.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 111.5 dB | 117.2 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.3 dB | 117.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 20.9”H x 15”W x 18.9”D (530.9 x 381.0 x 480.1 mm) | 16.9”H x 16.3”W x 17.8”D (430.5 x 414.0 x 451.4 mm) |
| Weight | 72.5 lbs (32.9 kg) | 70.8 lbs (32.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, wood |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer | Audioholics |
| Amplifier Power | 500W RMS | 1000W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 17-20Hz | 28-150Hz (-6dB) |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA, XLR passthrough out | RCA (unbalanced) and XLR (balanced) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 50-150Hz, 24dB/octave |
| Features | - | Single-band parametric EQ |
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