Short answer: the Monoprice SW-15, if you are buying new. The Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15 measures as well as it (#10 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.
Why pick the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15: A down firing 15 inch ported subwoofer with deep, clean, detailed bass that plays loud, now discontinued but worth buying used. The tradeoff: It weighs 75 lbs (34.0 kg) in a 584 x 432 x 559 mm cabinet, so it needs a lot of space.
Buy the Monoprice SW-15 if you want one new; the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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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 down firing 15 inch ported subwoofer with deep, clean, detailed bass that plays loud, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SW-15 | Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $1,995 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #10 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.0 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 101.2 dB | 110.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.3 dB | 110.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.2 dB | 110.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 116.0 dB | 119.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 120.2 dB | 119.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.5 dB | 119.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.5 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.0 dB | 119.5 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) | 23”H x 17”W x 22”D (584.2 x 431.8 x 558.8 mm) |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) | 75 lbs (34.0 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 30-150Hz (-10dB) | 21-200Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 600W RMS / 800W peak | 500W RMS / 1000W peak |
| Crossover Frequency | 40-150Hz, 18dB/octave | - |
| Phase Control | 0° or 180° | - |
| Inputs | Stereo line level and speaker level | Stereo line level and speaker level |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 15” (381mm) driver |
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