Short answer: the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt, if you are buying new. The Klipsch HD Theater 600 ranks higher than it (#35 vs #46 of 73 subwoofers, 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt is still sold new at $224.99.
What the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt does well: 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 Klipsch HD Theater 600: A discontinued compact ported 8 inch subwoofer that adds midbass support to a small home theater system. The catch: Without a published 20 Hz result, deep-bass capability is less certain than the midbass figure.
Buy the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt new; the Klipsch HD Theater 600 is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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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 discontinued compact ported 8 inch subwoofer that adds midbass support to a small home theater system.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | Klipsch HD Theater 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $224.99 | $399 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #35 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 | 87.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 91.8 dB | 98.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.3 dB | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.8 dB | 107.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.7 dB | 112.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.8 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.4 dB | 108.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 10.6”W x 12.8”D (381.0 x 269.2 x 325.1 mm) | 13.9”H x 12.5”W x 12.5”D (353.1 x 317.5 x 317.5 mm) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
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