Monoprice SW-15 vs BIC America F-12

Short answer: the Monoprice SW-15 on measured sound quality, the BIC America F-12 on price. The Monoprice SW-15 ranks #13 of 145 subwoofers at $374.99. The BIC America F-12 ranks #111 at $299, $75.99 cheaper.

What the Monoprice SW-15 offers: 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. Watch for: Budget-tier design, ported room gain dependency, 30 kg mid-size, and limited dynamic headroom.

What the BIC America F-12 offers: 12” woofer with 475W peak power, reaches 116dB. Ported enclosure with low distortion. 150W RMS with high SNR. Performs like subs costing twice as much. Backed by 5-year warranty. Watch for: No detailed measurement caveats are currently recorded.

Buy the Monoprice SW-15 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the BIC America F-12 if the price matters more than sound quality.

Skip the BIC America F-12 if sound quality matters to you. It ranks near the bottom of the 145 subwoofers.

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The Two Speakers In Full

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.

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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)

• Links
  • Monoprice SW-15 Website
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  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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BIC America F-12: $299.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: 12” woofer with 475W peak power, reaches 116dB. Ported enclosure with low distortion. 150W RMS with high SNR. Performs like subs costing twice as much. Backed by 5-year warranty.

Full BIC America F-12 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	150W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	110.1 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	17"H x 14.7"W x 17.2"D (431.8 x 374.6 x 438.1 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, rear
Frequency Response	25-200Hz
Measurement Source	ErinsAudioCorner
Output SPL at 15 Hz	74.9 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	83.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	95.8 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	101.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	104.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	110.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	113.3 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	111.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	110.0 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	106.7 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	42.1 lbs (19.1 kg)

• Links
  • BIC America F-12 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by ErinsAudioCorner; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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