Short answer: the Monoprice SW-15. It ranks #14 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $499.99. The BIC America PL-200II ranks #133, rated 3.6/5, at $419, $80.99 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Monoprice SW-15 is the better-sounding choice. A big 15 inch subwoofer with powerful, punchy bass at a budget price, great for movies in a large room. Watch for: Budget-tier design, ported room gain dependency, 66.1 lbs (30 kg) mid-size, and limited dynamic headroom.
Why pick the BIC America PL-200II: A 12 inch dual port subwoofer with simple crossover and volume controls and an unusually long warranty. The tradeoff: Output falls off in the deepest octave, dropping to 99.2dB at 25Hz and 87.0dB at 20Hz, so it will not rumble in a large room.
Buy the Monoprice SW-15. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $80.99 saving on the BIC America PL-200II is not enough to make up the difference.
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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 12 inch dual port subwoofer with simple crossover and volume controls and an unusually long warranty.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SW-15 | BIC America PL-200II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $419.00 |
| Ranked | #14 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #133 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.0 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 101.2 dB | 87.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.3 dB | 99.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.2 dB | 105.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 116.0 dB | 110.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 120.2 dB | 113.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.5 dB | 111.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.5 dB | 109.5 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.0 dB | 111.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 21”W x 22.7”D (459.7 x 533.4 x 576.6 mm) | 17.2”H x 14.9”W x 19.5”D (438.1 x 377.7 x 495.3 mm) |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) | 46.1 lbs (20.9 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 8/5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Frequency Response | 30-150Hz (-10dB) | 21-200Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 600W RMS / 800W peak | 250W RMS |
| Crossover Frequency | 40-150Hz, 18dB/octave | - |
| Phase Control | 0° or 180° | - |
| Inputs | Stereo line level and speaker level | - |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 108.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 106.8 dB |
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