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 Polk Audio HTS 10 ranks #71 (rated 3.8/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
What the Monoprice SW-15 does well: 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.
The case for the Polk Audio HTS 10: A ported 10 inch subwoofer for medium rooms that stays fairly clean at higher volume, now discontinued. The catch: Output falls to 98.7dB at 25Hz and 86.1dB at 20Hz, so the deepest effects are weak.
Buy the Monoprice SW-15. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Polk Audio HTS 10 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 ported 10 inch subwoofer for medium rooms that stays fairly clean at higher volume, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SW-15 | Polk Audio HTS 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $450 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #71 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 | 86.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.3 dB | 98.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.2 dB | 109.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 116.0 dB | 111.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 120.2 dB | 114.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.5 dB | 116.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.5 dB | 116.2 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.0 dB | 114.8 dB |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 21”W x 22.7”D (459.7 x 533.4 x 576.6 mm) | 16.6”H x 15.1”W x 16.1”D (421.9 x 383.8 x 408.9 mm) |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 5/3 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, wood |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 30-150Hz (-10dB) | 25-180Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 600W RMS / 800W peak | 100W continuous / 200W peak; Class D |
| Crossover Frequency | 40-150Hz, 18dB/octave | - |
| Phase Control | 0° or 180° | - |
| Inputs | Stereo line level and speaker level | LFE and stereo line level RCA |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
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