Short answer: the Monoprice SW-15, if you are buying new. The Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE measures as well as it (#17 vs #14 of 212 subwoofers, 4.1/5 vs 4.1/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Monoprice SW-15 is still sold new at $499.99.
The case for 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.
The case for the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE: A sealed 15 inch subwoofer in a heavier base cabinet with strong, controlled bass, now discontinued but worth buying used. Watch for: Output at 20Hz and below is about 107dB, much lower than in the midbass, so the deepest effects are limited.
Buy the Monoprice SW-15 new; the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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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 sealed 15 inch subwoofer in a heavier base cabinet with strong, controlled bass, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SW-15 | Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $1,299 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #17 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 | 107.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.3 dB | 107.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.2 dB | 107.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 116.0 dB | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 120.2 dB | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.5 dB | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.5 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.0 dB | 118.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 21”W x 22.7”D (459.7 x 533.4 x 576.6 mm) | 20.7”H x 18.5”W x 19.5”D (527.0 x 469.9 x 495.3 mm) |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) | 73 lbs (33.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Manufacturer |
| Frequency Response | 30-150Hz (-10dB) | 23-200Hz, ±3dB |
| Amplifier Power | 600W RMS / 800W peak | 550W RMS / 1650W peak |
| Crossover Frequency | 40-150Hz, 18dB/octave | - |
| Phase Control | 0° or 180° | - |
| Inputs | Stereo line level and speaker level | - |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 15” (381mm) driver |
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