Short answer: the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt, if you are buying new. The Klipsch R-10SW measures as well as it (#45 vs #46 of 73 subwoofers, 3.2/5 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. The Klipsch R-10SW’s replacement, the Klipsch Reference R-101SW, is rated 3.2/5 at $361.87.
The case for 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.
The case for the Klipsch R-10SW: A discontinued ported 10 inch subwoofer that adds midbass support to a modest system at a moderate price. 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, since the Klipsch R-10SW is discontinued and only worth hunting down 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 discontinued ported 10 inch subwoofer that adds midbass support to a modest system at a moderate price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | Klipsch R-10SW | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $224.99 | $399 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #45 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 | - |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.3 dB | 103.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.8 dB | 106.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.7 dB | 109.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.8 dB | 108.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.4 dB | 106.8 dB |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 10.6”W x 12.8”D (381.0 x 269.2 x 325.1 mm) | 14”H x 12.5”W x 15.7”D (355.6 x 317.5 x 398.8 mm) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) | 25.6 lbs (11.6 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5/2 |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 107.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 104.1 dB |
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