Short answer: the Monoprice Monolith M-215 for the higher ranking, the SVS PB-4000 for the lower price. The Monoprice Monolith M-215 ranks #18 of 97 subwoofers at $2500. The SVS PB-4000 ranks #53 at $2158.97, $341.03 cheaper.
Buy the Monoprice Monolith M-215 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the SVS PB-4000 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Monolith M-215 | SVS PB-4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,500 | $2,158.97 |
| Ranked | #18 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #53 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 103.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 113.1 dB | 102.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 118.9 dB | 115.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 122.6 dB | 116.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 125.2 dB | 117.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 126.4 dB | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 126.1 dB | 121.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 125.6 dB | 120.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 125.6 dB | 119.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 125.7 dB | 118.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 126.3 dB | 117.5 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 125.9 dB | 120.3 dB |
| Dimensions | 42.3"H x 20.0"W x 27.6"D (1074.4 x 508.0 x 701.0 mm) | 23.4"H x 20.5"W x 27.7"D (594.4 x 520.7 x 703.6 mm) |
| Weight | 216.1 lbs / 98.0 kg | 153.2 lbs / 69.5 kg |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 2x 15" (381mm) drivers | 13.5" (343mm) driver with ported design |
The Two Speakers In Full
Monoprice Monolith M-215: $2,500
Notes: Product # 38543
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 125.9 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 42.3"H x 20.0"W x 27.6"D (1074.4 x 508.0 x 701.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 15" (381mm) drivers |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 103.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 118.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 122.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 125.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 126.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 126.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 125.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 126.3 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 216.1 lbs / 98.0 kg |
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SVS PB-4000: $2,158.97 Amazon
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 120.3 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 23.4"H x 20.5"W x 27.7"D (594.4 x 520.7 x 703.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 13.5" (343mm) driver with ported design |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 102.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 115.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 116.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 117.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 121.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 118.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 117.5 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 153.2 lbs / 69.5 kg |
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