Short answer: the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE. It ranks #11 of 137 subwoofers at $1299; the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE ranks #12 and costs $1499, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE gets right: 15-inch sealed driver reaches 118.2dB CEA-2010-A average, offering deeper bass extension and slower room modes.
On the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE side: 15-inch sealed driver delivers 117.8dB CEA-2010-A average in a compact sealed enclosure.
Buy the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE | Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1299 | $1499 |
| Ranked | #11 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #12 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 107.1 dB | 100.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 107.1 dB | 107.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.1 dB | 110.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 118.2 dB | 114.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.2 dB | 117.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 118.2 dB | 119.1 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 118.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) | 117.8 dB |
| Dimensions | 20.75"H x 18.5"W x 19.5"D (527.0 x 469.9 x 495.3 mm) | 19.5"H x 17.0"W x 18.0"D (495.3 x 431.8 x 457.2 mm) |
| Weight | 73 lbs / 33.1 kg | 67 lbs / 30.4 kg |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer | Data-bass |
| Frequency Response | 23-200Hz, ±3dB | 23-200Hz, ±3dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 550W RMS / 1650W peak | 550W RMS / 1650W peak |
| Drivers | 15" (381mm) driver | 15" (381mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 91.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 96.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 119.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 119.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 118.6 dB |
The Two Speakers In Full
Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15-BASE: $1299
Pros: 15-inch sealed driver reaches 118.2dB CEA-2010-A average, offering deeper bass extension and slower room modes.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 118.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 20.75"H x 18.5"W x 19.5"D (527.0 x 469.9 x 495.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 15" (381mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 23-200Hz, ±3dB |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 107.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 107.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 118.2 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 550W RMS / 1650W peak |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 73 lbs / 33.1 kg |
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Power Sound Audio (PSA) XS15SE: $1499
Pros: 15-inch sealed driver delivers 117.8dB CEA-2010-A average in a compact sealed enclosure.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 117.8 dB |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 19.5"H x 17.0"W x 18.0"D (495.3 x 431.8 x 457.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 15" (381mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 23-200Hz, ±3dB |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 91.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 96.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 100.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 107.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 110.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 117.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 119.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 119.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 118.6 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 550W RMS / 1650W peak |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 67 lbs / 30.4 kg |
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