Short answer: the SVS SB-1000 PRO. It ranks #4 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5) at $599 and is still sold new; the Monitor Audio BRW10 ranks #37 (rated 3.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The SVS SB-1000 PRO is the better-sounding option. A compact sealed subwoofer with tight bass and huge output for its weight, best for music and small rooms. The tradeoff: As a sealed box it gives up output in the deepest octave: 91dB at 20Hz and 97.7dB at 25Hz, where a ported subwoofer like the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 10S MKII reaches 100dB and 105dB.
Why pick the Monitor Audio BRW10: A discontinued ported 10 inch subwoofer that adds upper bass punch to movies and music in a modest room. The tradeoff: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority.
Buy the SVS SB-1000 PRO. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Monitor Audio BRW10 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-1000 PRO | Monitor Audio BRW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $699 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #4 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #37 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 91.0 dB | 70.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 97.7 dB | 88.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 104.2 dB | 93.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.1 dB | 100.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.5 dB | 104.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 116.7 dB | 110.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 115.2 dB | 112.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 113.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 111.5 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.9 dB | 107.0 dB |
| Dimensions | 13.5”H x 13”W x 14.8”D (342.9 x 330.2 x 374.9 mm) | 12.6”H x 12.6”W x 13.4”D (320.5 x 320.5 x 339.6 mm) |
| Weight | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | wood |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
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