Short answer: the Monoprice SW-12. It ranks #6 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 4.2/5) at $364.99 and is still sold new; the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15 ranks #10 (rated 4.1/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Why pick the Monoprice SW-12: A budget 12 inch subwoofer that hits hard with clean, tight bass and easy connections. The tradeoff: Entry-level build quality, ported enclosure room interaction, and lower 112.3 dB output capability.
What the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15 does well: A down firing 15 inch ported subwoofer with deep, clean, detailed bass that plays loud, now discontinued but worth buying used. Watch for: It weighs 75 lbs (34.0 kg) in a 584 x 432 x 559 mm cabinet, so it needs a lot of space.
Buy the Monoprice SW-12. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A budget 12 inch subwoofer that hits hard with clean, tight bass and easy connections.
A down firing 15 inch ported subwoofer with deep, clean, detailed bass that plays loud, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SW-12 | Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $364.99 | $1,995 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #6 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #10 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 102.7 dB | 110.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 111.1 dB | 110.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 115.2 dB | 110.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 119.0 dB | 119.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 119.7 dB | 119.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 122.9 dB | 119.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 123.0 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 121.2 dB | 119.5 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 14.9”H x 18.3”W x 19.1”D (378.5 x 464.8 x 485.1 mm) | 23”H x 17”W x 22”D (584.2 x 431.8 x 558.8 mm) |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs (23.0 kg) | 75 lbs (34.0 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 35-150Hz, -10dB | 21-200Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 400W RMS / 600W peak | 500W RMS / 1000W peak |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 15” (381mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | 90.6 dB | - |
| Inputs | - | Stereo line level and speaker level |
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