Monoprice SSW-10 vs Monoprice SW-15

Short answer: the Monoprice SW-15 if you want output, the SSW-10 if space is tight. The SW-15 is a 15-inch ported sub with 600W RMS (800W peak) and a Large-room Bassaholic rating, but the case against it is budget-tier design, ported room-gain dependency, a 30 kg (66.1 lbs) cabinet and limited dynamic headroom. The SSW-10 is a 10-inch ultra-slim sealed box just 7” tall, rated 150W RMS at 108.2dB average.

The case for the Monoprice SSW-10: 10-inch ultra-slim sealed (7” height) with 150W RMS, 108.2dB average.

What the Monoprice SW-15 gets right: 15-inch ported with 600W RMS (800W peak) delivers Large-room Bassaholic rating. Set against that: Budget-tier design, ported room gain dependency, 30 kg (66.1 lbs) mid-size, and limited dynamic headroom.

Buy the Monoprice SW-15. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $179 with the Monoprice SSW-10 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.

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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 →

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)

• Links
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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-15: $374.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: 15-inch ported with 600W RMS (800W peak) delivers Large-room Bassaholic rating. Unrivaled mid-bass punch for $375. Strong output with clean control. Dual speaker-level inputs and 40-150Hz crossover for flexible hookup.

Cons: Budget-tier design, ported room gain dependency, 30 kg mid-size, and limited dynamic headroom.

Notes: Product # 41499

Full Monoprice SW-15 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	600W RMS / 800W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	119.0 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Crossover Frequency	40-150Hz, 18dB/octave
Dimensions	18.1"H x 21"W x 22.7"D (459.7 x 533.4 x 576.6 mm)
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, bottom
Frequency Response	30-150Hz (-10dB)
Inputs	Stereo line level and speaker level
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 15 Hz	90.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	101.2 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	106.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	111.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	116.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	120.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	120.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	119.5 dB
Phase Control	0° or 180°
Warranty	1
Weight	66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)

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