Monoprice SW-15 vs Starke Sound SW15

Short answer: the Monoprice SW-15. It ranks #13 of 145 subwoofers by sound quality at $374.99; the Starke Sound SW15 ranks #23 and costs $1075, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

What the Monoprice SW-15 offers: 15-inch ported with 600W RMS (800W peak) delivers Large-room Bassaholic rating. Unrivaled mid-bass punch for $375. Strong output with clean control. Dual speaker-level inputs and 40-150Hz crossover for flexible hookup. Watch for: Budget-tier design, ported room gain dependency, 30 kg mid-size, and limited dynamic headroom.

What the Starke Sound SW15 offers: Sealed 15-inch with 450W RMS delivers tight controlled deep bass down to 14Hz. Excellent +/-1.5dB response curve from 10Hz-50Hz. Infrasonic capable with no high-pass filter cutoff. Fast accurate response without distortion or bloat. Watch for: No detailed measurement caveats are currently recorded.

Buy the Monoprice SW-15. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Starke Sound SW15 and costs less, which settles it without a real tradeoff to make.

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Monoprice SW-15: $374.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: 15-inch ported with 600W RMS (800W peak) delivers Large-room Bassaholic rating. Unrivaled mid-bass punch for $375. Strong output with clean control. Dual speaker-level inputs and 40-150Hz crossover for flexible hookup.

Cons: Budget-tier design, ported room gain dependency, 30 kg mid-size, and limited dynamic headroom.

Notes: Product # 41499

Full Monoprice SW-15 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	600W RMS / 800W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	119.0 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Crossover Frequency	40-150Hz, 18dB/octave
Dimensions	18.1"H x 21"W x 22.7"D (459.7 x 533.4 x 576.6 mm)
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, bottom
Frequency Response	30-150Hz (-10dB)
Inputs	Stereo line level and speaker level
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 15 Hz	90.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	101.2 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	106.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	111.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	116.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	120.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	120.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	119.5 dB
Phase Control	0° or 180°
Warranty	1
Weight	66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)

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Starke Sound SW15: $1,075 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Sealed 15-inch with 450W RMS delivers tight controlled deep bass down to 14Hz. Excellent +/-1.5dB response curve from 10Hz-50Hz. Infrasonic capable with no high-pass filter cutoff. Fast accurate response without distortion or bloat.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full Starke Sound SW15 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	450W RMS / 900W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	117.3 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Crossover Frequency	50-200Hz adjustable
Dimensions	17.3"H x 16.5"W x 18.9"D (439.4 x 419.1 x 480.1 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	15" (381mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Features	Sealed subwoofer, outputs: XLR
Frequency Response	14-240Hz, ±3dB
Inputs	1 XLR (balanced), 3 RCA (unbalanced)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	86.0 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	90.8 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	98.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	104.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	110.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	114.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	119.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	117.2 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	115.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	113.8 dB
Phase Control	0°-180° adjustable
Weight	54.9 lbs (24.9 kg)

• Links
  • Starke Sound SW15 Website
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