Monoprice SW-15 vs BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2

Short answer: the Monoprice SW-15. It ranks #13 of 145 subwoofers by sound quality at $374.99; the BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 ranks #134 and costs $501.33, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.

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 BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 offers: Compact sealed 10-inch with 275W delivers deep extension and bogglingly potent output for size. Beautiful black ash finish with excellent build quality. Downward-firing design aids room integration and positioning. Watch for: No detailed measurement caveats are currently recorded.

Buy the Monoprice SW-15. It ranks higher for sound quality than the BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.

The BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 is not a sound-quality pick. It sits near the bottom of the 145 subwoofers; there are better options higher up.

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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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BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2: $501.33 eBay

Pros: Compact sealed 10-inch with 275W delivers deep extension and bogglingly potent output for size. Beautiful black ash finish with excellent build quality. Downward-firing design aids room integration and positioning.

Full BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	275W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	105.7 dB
Cabinet Color	black, white, wood, grey
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	14"H x 11.4"W x 13.4"D (354.8 x 289.8 x 339.9 mm)
Drivers	10" (254mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	17Hz -6dB+
Measurement Source	Ilkka Rissanen
Output SPL at 15 Hz	84.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	89.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	94.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	99.4 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	103.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	105.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	106.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	107.5 dB
Warranty	2
Weight	38.6 lbs (17.5 kg)

• Links
  • BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.