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 PSB Speakers SubSeries 200 ranks #60 (rated 3.8/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Why pick 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 catch: Budget-tier design, ported room gain dependency, 66.1 lbs (30 kg) mid-size, and limited dynamic headroom.
Why pick the PSB Speakers SubSeries 200: An affordable ported 10 inch subwoofer with solid output and protective bass limiting, now discontinued. Watch for: Output falls quickly in the deep bass, to 94.7dB at 25Hz and 80.8dB at 20Hz, and it is rated 28 to 150Hz, so low movie effects are weak.
Buy the Monoprice SW-15. It is rated higher for sound quality; the PSB Speakers SubSeries 200 is no longer sold new.
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A big 15 inch subwoofer with powerful, punchy bass at a budget price, great for movies in a large room.
An affordable ported 10 inch subwoofer with solid output and protective bass limiting, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SW-15 | PSB Speakers SubSeries 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $399 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #60 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 | 80.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.3 dB | 94.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.2 dB | 104.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 116.0 dB | 112.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 120.2 dB | 114.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.5 dB | 117.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.5 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.0 dB | 114.6 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) | 17.5”H x 13.4”W x 15.5”D (444.5 x 339.6 x 393.7 mm) |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 5? |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 30-150Hz (-10dB) | 28Hz - 150Hz (±3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 600W RMS / 800W peak | 200W continuous (560W dynamic peak) |
| Crossover Frequency | 40-150Hz, 18dB/octave | - |
| Phase Control | 0° or 180° | - |
| Inputs | Stereo line level and speaker level | - |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
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