Short answer: the Monoprice SW-12 for output and bass impact, the SSW-10 if the slim cabinet matters. The SW-12 is a 12-inch ported sub with 400W RMS (600W peak) that hits hard with clean, tight transient response, though its entry-level build and ported room interaction are caveats. The SSW-10 is an ultra-slim sealed 10-inch just 7” tall with 150W RMS and a 108.2dB average, and it costs $122 more.
Buy the Monoprice SW-12. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $122 with the Monoprice SSW-10 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SSW-10 | Monoprice SW-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $242.99 | $364.99 |
| Ranked | #98 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #6 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 76.8 dB | 102.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 85.2 dB | 111.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.8 dB | 115.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 105.7 dB | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.7 dB | 119.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 118.4 dB | 122.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 122.1 dB | 123.0 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 114.2 dB | 121.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 7”H x 25”W x 15.7”D (177.8 x 635.0 x 398.8 mm) | 14.9”H x 18.3”W x 19.1”D (378.5 x 464.8 x 485.1 mm) |
| Weight | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) | 50.7 lbs (23.0 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 1 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Amplifier Power | 150W RMS | 400W RMS / 600W peak |
| Frequency Response | 25Hz+ | 35-150Hz, -10dB |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 90.6 dB |
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