Short answer: the Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2 for extension, the SW-12 to spend less. The M-10 V2 is a 10-inch THX-certified ported sub with 500W RMS reaching 17-20Hz, but it costs $370.11 more. The SW-12 is a 12-inch ported design with 400W RMS (600W peak) that hits hard with clean, tight transient response, though its entry-level build, ported room interaction and 112.3 dB output capability trail.
Buy the Monoprice SW-12. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2 | Monoprice SW-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $735.10 | $364.99 |
| Ranked | #161 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #6 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 | 102.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 108.5 dB | 111.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 109.3 dB | 115.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.7 dB | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.1 dB | 119.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.6 dB | 122.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.9 dB | 123.0 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 | 121.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 20.9”H x 15”W x 18.9”D (530.9 x 381.0 x 480.1 mm) | 14.9”H x 18.3”W x 19.1”D (378.5 x 464.8 x 485.1 mm) |
| Weight | 72.5 lbs (32.9 kg) | 50.7 lbs (23.0 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 1 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer | Brent Butterworth |
| Amplifier Power | 500W RMS | 400W RMS / 600W peak |
| Frequency Response | 17-20Hz | 35-150Hz, -10dB |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 12” (305mm) 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 | - |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 90.6 dB |
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