Short answer: the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt. It ranks #46 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.2/5) at $224.99 and is still sold new; the Gallo Acoustics TR-1 ranks #60 (rated 2.9/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt is the better-sounding option. A low cost ported 8 inch subwoofer with a 200 watt amp, an easy entry point for a first subwoofer. Watch for: Very compact 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) size, limited 106.4 dB output, ported room interaction, and entry-level build.
Why pick the Gallo Acoustics TR-1: A sealed 10 inch subwoofer that fills in upper bass behind smaller speakers in a modest room. The tradeoff: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects.
Buy the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Gallo Acoustics TR-1 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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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 sealed 10 inch subwoofer that fills in upper bass behind smaller speakers in a modest room.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | Gallo Acoustics TR-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $224.99 | $399 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #60 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 51.3 dB | 86.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 69.3 dB | 90.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 91.8 dB | 93.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.3 dB | 97.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.8 dB | 100.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.7 dB | 104.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.8 dB | 106.0 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.4 dB | 102.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 10.6”W x 12.8”D (381.0 x 269.2 x 325.1 mm) | 12”H x 10.8”W x 13.5”D (304.8 x 273.1 x 342.9 mm) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | Scotland |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 |
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