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 250 ranks #104 (rated 3.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Monoprice SW-15 is the better-sounding pick. A big 15 inch subwoofer with powerful, punchy bass at a budget price, great for movies in a large room. Watch for: Budget-tier design, ported room gain dependency, 66.1 lbs (30 kg) mid-size, and limited dynamic headroom.
Why pick the PSB Speakers SubSeries 250: A compact sealed 10 inch subwoofer for smaller rooms and tight spaces, now discontinued. The catch: Output at 31.5Hz is 102.2dB and 96.7dB at 25Hz, so it is not for large rooms or loud movie effects.
Buy the Monoprice SW-15. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 is discontinued, so it is only available 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 compact sealed 10 inch subwoofer for smaller rooms and tight spaces, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SW-15 | PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $584.28 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #104 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 | 92.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.3 dB | 96.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.2 dB | 102.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 116.0 dB | 106.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 120.2 dB | 111.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.5 dB | 115.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.5 dB | 116.6 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.0 dB | 112.5 dB |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 21”W x 22.7”D (459.7 x 533.4 x 576.6 mm) | 14.2”H x 13.6”W x 14.4”D (361.9 x 345.9 x 365.0 mm) |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) | 35.5 lbs (16.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 30-150Hz (-10dB) | 20Hz+ |
| Amplifier Power | 600W RMS / 800W peak | 200W RMS |
| 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 |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 90.0 dB |
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