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 JL Audio Fathom f110 ranks #201 (rated 3.0/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
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. The tradeoff: Budget-tier design, ported room gain dependency, 66.1 lbs (30 kg) mid-size, and limited dynamic headroom.
Why pick the JL Audio Fathom f110: A discontinued compact sealed 10 inch subwoofer with built in room optimization, an 18 band EQ and a deep gloss finish. Watch for: Output of 103.2dB average from 40 to 80Hz is low for its cabinet, which weighs 67 lbs (30.4 kg).
Buy the Monoprice SW-15. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the JL Audio Fathom f110 is discontinued.
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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 sealed 10 inch subwoofer with built in room optimization, an 18 band EQ and a deep gloss finish.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SW-15 | JL Audio Fathom f110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $2,299 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #201 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | sealed |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.0 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 101.2 dB | 94.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.3 dB | 101.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.2 dB | 103.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 116.0 dB | 105.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 120.2 dB | 104.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.5 dB | 103.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.5 dB | 101.0 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.0 dB | 103.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 21”W x 22.7”D (459.7 x 533.4 x 576.6 mm) | 15.6”H x 12.9”W x 17.3”D (397.3 x 328.2 x 438.7 mm) |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) | 67 lbs (30.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 3 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Frequency Response | 30-150Hz (-10dB) | 27-111Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 600W RMS / 800W peak | 900W short-term |
| Crossover Frequency | 40-150Hz, 18dB/octave | - |
| Phase Control | 0° or 180° | - |
| Inputs | Stereo line level and speaker level | XLR/TRS combo (balanced), RCA (unbalanced), XLR link output |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 98.0 dB |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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