Short answer: the Monoprice SW-12 for the higher ranking, the Monoprice SSW-10 for the lower price. The Monoprice SW-12 ranks #32 of 137 subwoofers at $230. The Monoprice SSW-10 ranks #107 at $189.99, $40.01 cheaper.
What the Monoprice SSW-10 gets right: 10-inch ultra-slim sealed (7” height) with 150W RMS, 108.2dB average.
On the Monoprice SW-12 side: 12-inch ported with 400W RMS (600W peak) on a budget at just $230. Hits hard with clean tight transient response. Set against that: Entry-level build quality, ported enclosure room interaction, and lower 112.3 dB output capability.
Buy the Monoprice SSW-10 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Monoprice SW-12 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SSW-10 | Monoprice SW-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189.99 | $230 |
| Ranked | #107 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #32 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 70.8 dB | 96.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 79.2 dB | 105.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 90.8 dB | 109.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 99.7 dB | 113.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.7 dB | 113.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 112.4 dB | 116.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 116.1 dB | 117.0 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.2 dB | 115.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 7.0"H x 25.0"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 |
| Power Output (Watts) | 150W RMS | 400W RMS / 600W peak |
| Frequency Response | 25Hz+ | 35-150Hz, -10dB |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 84.6 dB |
The Two Speakers In Full
Monoprice SSW-10: $189.99 Amazon
Pros: 10-inch ultra-slim sealed (7” height) with 150W RMS, 108.2dB average. Hidden under furniture or placement flexibility. Compact design at $189 price. Decent output for slim profile.
Notes: Product # 33830, low profile (<8in)
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 7.0"H x 25.0"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 | 70.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 79.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 90.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 99.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 112.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 116.1 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 150W RMS |
| Warranty | 1 |
| Weight | 30 lbs / 13.6 kg |
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Monoprice SW-12: $230 Amazon
Pros: 12-inch ported with 400W RMS (600W peak) on a budget at just $230. Hits hard with clean tight transient response. Variable crossover and volume controls for setup flexibility. Speaker-level and line-level inputs for easy integration.
Cons: Entry-level build quality, ported enclosure room interaction, and lower 112.3 dB output capability.
Notes: Product # 41498
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 115.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 14.9"H x 18.3"W x 19.1"D (378.5 x 464.8 x 485.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Frequency Response | 35-150Hz, -10dB |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 84.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 105.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 109.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 113.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 113.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 116.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 117.0 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 400W RMS / 600W peak |
| Warranty | 1 |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs / 23.0 kg |
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