Short answer: the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt, if you are buying new. The Monitor Audio BRW10 ranks higher than it (#37 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.
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 catch: Very compact 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) size, limited 106.4 dB output, ported room interaction, and entry-level build.
What the Monitor Audio BRW10 does well: A discontinued ported 10 inch subwoofer that adds upper bass punch to movies and music in a modest room. The tradeoff: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority.
Buy the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt new; the Monitor Audio BRW10 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 ported 10 inch subwoofer that adds upper bass punch to movies and music in a modest room.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | Monitor Audio BRW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $224.99 | $699 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #37 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 51.3 dB | 70.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 69.3 dB | 88.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 91.8 dB | 93.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.3 dB | 100.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.8 dB | 104.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.7 dB | 110.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.8 dB | 112.3 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.4 dB | 107.0 dB |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 10.6”W x 12.8”D (381.0 x 269.2 x 325.1 mm) | 12.6”H x 12.6”W x 13.4”D (320.5 x 320.5 x 339.6 mm) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black | wood |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
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