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 SVS PC12-NSD ranks #122 (rated 3.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The SVS PC12-NSD’s replacement, the SVS PC-2000 Pro, is rated 3.7/5 at $1,099.
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.
What the SVS PC12-NSD does well: A tall 12 inch ported cylinder subwoofer that takes up little floor space, for music and movies, now discontinued. The catch: At 908mm tall and 48.9 lbs (22.2 kg) it is a tall, heavy cylinder that is hard to hide.
Buy the Monoprice SW-15. It is rated higher for sound quality; the SVS PC12-NSD 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.
A tall 12 inch ported cylinder subwoofer that takes up little floor space, for music and movies, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice SW-15 | SVS PC12-NSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $999 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #122 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 | 109.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.3 dB | 109.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.2 dB | 109.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 116.0 dB | 112.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 120.2 dB | 112.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.5 dB | 112.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.5 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.0 dB | 112.1 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) | 35.7”H x 16.6”W x 16.6”D (908.0 x 421.1 x 421.1 mm) |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg) | 48.9 lbs (22.2 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 30-150Hz (-10dB) | 18-130Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 600W RMS / 800W peak | 400W RMS |
| Crossover Frequency | 40-150Hz, 18dB/octave | - |
| Phase Control | 0° or 180° | - |
| Inputs | Stereo line level and speaker level | - |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
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