Short answer: the Monoprice SSW-10. Both are rated 3.7/5 for sound quality (#98 and #89 of 212 subwoofers), and the Monoprice SSW-10 costs $242.99 against $449 for the BIC America PL-300, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
The case for the Monoprice SSW-10: A slim subwoofer that fits under furniture, with decent output for its size and a low price. The tradeoff: Output drops to 85.2dB at 25Hz and 76.8dB at 20Hz, so there is little deep bass.
The case for the BIC America PL-300: An affordable ported 12 inch subwoofer with three ports, adjustable tuning and a strong amplifier. The tradeoff: At 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) and 457 x 387 x 476mm it is a large, heavy cabinet that needs floor space.
Buy the Monoprice SSW-10. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $206.01 less than the BIC America PL-300.
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A slim subwoofer that fits under furniture, with decent output for its size and a low price.
An affordable ported 12 inch subwoofer with three ports, adjustable tuning and a strong amplifier.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SSW-10 | BIC America PL-300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $242.99 | $449.00 |
| Ranked | #98 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #89 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 76.8 dB | 96.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 85.2 dB | 102.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.8 dB | 109.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 105.7 dB | 114.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.7 dB | 116.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 118.4 dB | 113.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 122.1 dB | 110.9 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 114.2 dB | 113.7 dB |
| Dimensions | 7”H x 25”W x 15.7”D (177.8 x 635.0 x 398.8 mm) | 18”H x 15.2”W x 18.7”D (457.2 x 387.3 x 476.2 mm) |
| Weight | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) | 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 8/5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Audioholics |
| Amplifier Power | 150W RMS | 350W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 25Hz+ | 15-200Hz |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 108.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 106.8 dB |
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