Short answer: the SVS SB-1000 PRO for output, the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt for a budget entry. The SB-1000 PRO’s 12-inch sealed driver delivers a 113.9dB CEA-2010-A average, the highest in the under-30lb (13.6 kg) class, though it is limited to 114 dB output. The Premium Select 8in manages 106.4dB and costs $374.01 less, but its 8.4 kg (18.5 lbs) cabinet, ported design and entry-level build keep it a starter sub.
Buy the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the SVS SB-1000 PRO if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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8-inch ported driver still manages 106.4dB CEA-2010-A average at the lowest price of any subwoofer tested in this weight class.
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12-inch sealed driver delivers 113.9dB CEA-2010-A average, the highest output of any subwoofer in the under-30lb weight class.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | SVS SB-1000 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $224.99 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #4 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 51.3 dB | 91.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 69.3 dB | 97.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 91.8 dB | 104.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.3 dB | 109.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.8 dB | 114.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.7 dB | 116.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.8 dB | 115.2 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.4 dB | 113.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 10.6”W x 12.8”D (381.0 x 269.2 x 325.1 mm) | 13.5”H x 13”W x 14.8”D (342.9 x 330.2 x 374.9 mm) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, white |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 113.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 111.5 dB |
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