Short answer: the Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II for output, the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt for the lower price. The Velodyne’s 12-inch sealed driver reaches a 111.1dB CEA-2010-A average, second only to the pricier SVS SB-1000 PRO among compact subwoofers, though its small sealed driver limits extension below 20 Hz. The Premium Select 8in manages a 106.4dB average and costs $274.01 less.
Buy the Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt if you want one new; the Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt | Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $224.99 | $499 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #46 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #14 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 51.3 dB | 95.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 69.3 dB | 100.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 91.8 dB | 105.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.3 dB | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.8 dB | 111.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.7 dB | 112.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.8 dB | 111.0 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.4 dB | 111.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 10.6”W x 12.8”D (381.0 x 269.2 x 325.1 mm) | 14.7”H x 14.2”W x 16.4”D (374.6 x 361.9 x 415.8 mm) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
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