Short answer: the Rythmik FV15HP. It ranks #55 of 143 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 4.2/5) at $2,127 and is still sold new; the Monoprice Monolith M15-S ranks #88 (rated 4.1/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Buy the Rythmik FV15HP. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Monoprice Monolith M15-S is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Monolith M15-S | Rythmik FV15HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 Discontinued | $2,127 |
| Ranked | #88 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #55 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 100.1 dB | 105.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 105.6 dB | 111.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 111.2 dB | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 115.2 dB | 120.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 118.4 dB | 122.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 119.3 dB | 122.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 119.6 dB | 121.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 118.9 dB | 121.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 119.1 dB | 121.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 118.9 dB | 121.1 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.0 dB | 122.0 dB |
| Dimensions | 23.5”H x 16.7”W x 19.7”D (596.9 x 424.2 x 500.4 mm) | 24.5”H x 18.2”W x 24.2”D (622.3 x 463.5 x 615.9 mm) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5/3 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer | Audioholics |
| Weight | 80 lbs (36.3 kg) | 115.1 lbs (52.2 kg) |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 15” (381mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 92.8 dB |
| Cabinet Color | - | black, white |
| Inputs | - | XLR (2), RCA (line/LFE) |
| 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 |
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