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 V1020 ranks #70, rated 3.8/5, at $272.40, $227.59 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the Monoprice SW-15: 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 BIC America V1020: A budget ported 10 inch subwoofer for small rooms, with quiet ports, auto on and speaker level inputs. Watch for: Output falls to 90.3dB at 25Hz and 79.3dB at 20Hz, so the deepest movie effects are weak.
Buy the Monoprice SW-15. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $227.59 saving on the BIC America V1020 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 budget ported 10 inch subwoofer for small rooms, with quiet ports, auto on and speaker level inputs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SW-15 | BIC America V1020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $272.40 |
| Ranked | #14 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #70 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | ported, side |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.0 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 101.2 dB | 79.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.3 dB | 90.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.2 dB | 104.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 116.0 dB | 110.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 120.2 dB | 114.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.5 dB | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.5 dB | 118.4 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.0 dB | 114.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 21”W x 22.7”D (459.7 x 533.4 x 576.6 mm) | 16.5”H x 15”W x 13”D (419.1 x 381.0 x 330.2 mm) |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 7/2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 30-150Hz (-10dB) | 26-180Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 600W RMS / 800W peak | 160W 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 |
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