Short answer: the Dayton Audio SUB-1000L. It ranks #26 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $209.98; the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt ranks #46, rated 3.2/5, and costs $224.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
Why pick the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt: A low cost ported 8 inch subwoofer with a 200 watt amp, an easy entry point for a first subwoofer. The tradeoff: Very compact 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) size, limited 106.4 dB output, ported room interaction, and entry-level build.
Why pick the Dayton Audio SUB-1000L: A budget low profile 10 inch subwoofer only 15 cm tall, made to slide under a couch or bed. Watch for: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects.
Buy the Dayton Audio SUB-1000L. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A low cost ported 8 inch subwoofer with a 200 watt amp, an easy entry point for a first subwoofer.
A budget low profile 10 inch subwoofer only 15 cm tall, made to slide under a couch or bed.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | Dayton Audio SUB-1000L | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $224.99 | $209.98 |
| Ranked | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #26 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 51.3 dB | 89.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 69.3 dB | 96.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 91.8 dB | 100.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.3 dB | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.8 dB | 108.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.7 dB | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.8 dB | 114.7 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.4 dB | 110.0 dB |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 10.6”W x 12.8”D (381.0 x 269.2 x 325.1 mm) | 6”H x 25”W x 15.7”D (152.4 x 635.0 x 400.0 mm) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) | 28.4 lbs (12.9 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 |
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