Short answer: the SVS SB-1000 PRO for better sound quality, the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt for the lower price. The SVS SB-1000 ranks higher than the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt (#1 vs #46 of 73 subwoofers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the SVS SB-1000 PRO, is rated 3.7/5 at $599; the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt is rated 3.2/5 at $224.99, $374.01 cheaper.
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. Watch for: Very compact 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) size, limited 106.4 dB output, ported room interaction, and entry-level build.
The SVS SB-1000 is the better-sounding option. An excellent small subwoofer, a now discontinued sealed 12 inch model with strong punch for movies and music that is worth buying used. The catch: 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 if price matters most. For better sound quality, the SVS SB-1000 PRO, the replacement for the discontinued SVS SB-1000, is rated higher but costs $599.
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A low cost ported 8 inch subwoofer with a 200 watt amp, an easy entry point for a first subwoofer.
An excellent small subwoofer, a now discontinued sealed 12 inch model with strong punch for movies and music that is worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | SVS SB-1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $224.99 | $500 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #1 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 51.3 dB | 95.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 69.3 dB | 103.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 91.8 dB | 107.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.3 dB | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.8 dB | 118.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.7 dB | 118.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.8 dB | 116.5 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.4 dB | 116.3 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”D (342.9 x 330.2 x 355.6 mm) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) | 26.9 lbs (12.2 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, white |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 91.5 dB |
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