Short answer: the Monoprice SW-15. It ranks #14 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5) at $499.99 and is still sold new; the Aperion Audio Bravus 10D ranks #207 (rated 2.9/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Aperion Audio Bravus 10D’s replacement, the Aperion Audio Bravus II 10D, is rated 2.9/5 at $629.30.
The Monoprice SW-15 is the better-sounding pick. A big 15 inch subwoofer with powerful, punchy bass at a budget price, great for movies in a large room. The tradeoff: Budget-tier design, ported room gain dependency, 66.1 lbs (30 kg) mid-size, and limited dynamic headroom.
Why pick the Aperion Audio Bravus 10D: A discontinued compact 10 inch subwoofer with dual passive radiators and a 500 watt amp in an attractive cabinet. The catch: Output falls off quickly in the deep bass, to 90dB at 31.5Hz and only 79dB at 20Hz, so low movie effects will be weak.
Buy the Monoprice SW-15. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Aperion Audio Bravus 10D is no longer sold new.
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A big 15 inch subwoofer with powerful, punchy bass at a budget price, great for movies in a large room.
A discontinued compact 10 inch subwoofer with dual passive radiators and a 500 watt amp in an attractive cabinet.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SW-15 | Aperion Audio Bravus 10D | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $699 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #207 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | passive radiator |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.0 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 101.2 dB | 79.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.3 dB | 84.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.2 dB | 90.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 116.0 dB | 99.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 120.2 dB | 102.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.5 dB | 104.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.5 dB | 105.0 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.0 dB | 102.5 dB |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 21”W x 22.7”D (459.7 x 533.4 x 576.6 mm) | 15”H x 13.5”W x 13.5”D (381.0 x 342.9 x 342.9 mm) |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) | 44.1 lbs (20.0 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 10/2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Frequency Response | 30-150Hz (-10dB) | 25-180Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 600W RMS / 800W peak | 500W RMS |
| Crossover Frequency | 40-150Hz, 18dB/octave | - |
| Phase Control | 0° or 180° | - |
| Inputs | Stereo line level and speaker level | - |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 105.0 dB |
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