Short answer: a tie on sound quality. Both are rated 3.7/5 (#98 and #111 of 212 subwoofers) at nearly the same price ($195.99 vs $199.99), so choose on features and fit.
Why pick the Monoprice SSW-10: 10-inch ultra-slim sealed (7” height) with 150W RMS, 108.2dB average.
The case for the Monoprice SW-10: The 10” model of Monoprice’s SW series, whose measured Monoprice SW-12 reached 121.2dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured Monoprice SW-12 and Monoprice SW-15.
Buy the Monoprice SSW-10 or the Monoprice SW-10 on features: they are rated the same for sound quality at close to the same price.
About the ratings: the Monoprice SW-10’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.3 to 4.0, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SSW-10 | Monoprice SW-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $195.99 | $199.99 |
| Ranked | #98 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #111 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 76.8 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 85.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.8 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 105.7 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.7 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 118.4 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 122.1 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 114.2 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 7”H x 25”W x 15.7”D (177.8 x 635.0 x 398.8 mm) | 19.6”H x 19.8”W x 19.9”D (498 x 503 x 505 mm) |
| Weight | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 1 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | - |
| Amplifier Power | 150W RMS | 150W RMS (300W peak) |
| Frequency Response | 25Hz+ | 40-150Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 10” woofer |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Monoprice SSW-10: $195.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: 10-inch ultra-slim sealed (7” height) with 150W RMS, 108.2dB average. Hidden under furniture or placement flexibility. Compact design at $196 price. Decent output for slim profile.
Notes: Product # 33830, low profile (<8in)
Full Monoprice SSW-10 review and specifications →
| Released | Mar 2026 (7 months ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 150W RMS |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 114.2 dB |
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 7”H x 25”W x 15.7”D (177.8 x 635.0 x 398.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 25Hz+ |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 76.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 85.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 105.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 118.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 122.1 dB |
| Warranty | 1 |
| Weight | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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Monoprice SW-10: $199.99 Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Monoprice SW-12 (larger subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5) and the Monoprice SW-15 (larger subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 4.1/5).
Pros: The 10” model of Monoprice’s SW series, whose measured Monoprice SW-12 reached 121.2dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands. It has a 150W RMS (300W peak) amplifier, a down-firing port, variable phase and a variable low pass filter.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured Monoprice SW-12 and Monoprice SW-15. Monoprice rates it only to 40Hz, so it gives up the deep extension of the larger models, and the cabinet is a large 50cm cube for a 10” sub.
Full Monoprice SW-10 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 150W RMS (300W peak) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 19.6”H x 19.8”W x 19.9”D (498 x 503 x 505 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Frequency Response | 40-150Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Warranty | 1 |
| Weight | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons