Short answer: the ELAC SUB1010 if sound quality matters most, the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt if price matters most. The ELAC SUB1010 ranks #36 of 73 subwoofers, rated 3.3/5, at $550. The Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt ranks #46, rated 3.2/5, at $224.99, $325.01 cheaper.
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 catch: Very compact 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) size, limited 106.4 dB output, ported room interaction, and entry-level build.
What the ELAC SUB1010 does well: An affordable compact 10 inch ported subwoofer that adds bass weight to a modest room or a first 2.1 setup. Watch for: Deep-bass output is limited compared with larger subwoofers, with 96.5dB measured at 31.5Hz, so it is not the right choice for demanding home-theater effects or a large room.
Buy the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the ELAC SUB1010 if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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A low cost ported 8 inch subwoofer with a 200 watt amp, an easy entry point for a first subwoofer.
An affordable compact 10 inch ported subwoofer that adds bass weight to a modest room or a first 2.1 setup.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | ELAC SUB1010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $224.99 | $550 |
| Ranked | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #36 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 51.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 69.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 91.8 dB | 96.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.3 dB | 102.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.8 dB | 107.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.7 dB | 110.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.8 dB | 111.9 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.4 dB | 108.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 10.6”W x 12.8”D (381.0 x 269.2 x 325.1 mm) | 14.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3/1 |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 111.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 109.5 dB |
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