Short answer: the SVS SB-3000. It ranks #15 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5) at $1,149 and is still sold new; the Monoprice 10in Powered Studio Multimedia ranks #136 (rated 3.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The SVS SB-3000 is the better-sounding choice. A well made sealed subwoofer with tight, accurate bass and handy app controls, great for music and medium rooms. The catch: Being sealed, it gives up deep-bass output: Audioholics measured 96.6dB at 20Hz and 101.7dB at 25Hz, about 15dB behind the ported SVS PB-3000 from the same series, so a large room or reference-level movie bass may call for a second sub.
Why pick the Monoprice 10in Powered Studio Multimedia: An affordable 10 inch studio subwoofer with balanced XLR and quarter inch inputs for pairing with studio monitors. The catch: Output drops sharply below 40Hz, to 97.2dB at 31.5Hz and only 73.3dB at 20Hz, so the lowest effects are barely there despite the rated 20Hz.
Buy the SVS SB-3000. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Monoprice 10in Powered Studio Multimedia is discontinued.
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A well made sealed subwoofer with tight, accurate bass and handy app controls, great for music and medium rooms.
An affordable 10 inch studio subwoofer with balanced XLR and quarter inch inputs for pairing with studio monitors.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-3000 | Monoprice 10in Powered Studio Multimedia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,149.00 | $199 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #15 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #136 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.6 dB | 73.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.7 dB | 84.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.8 dB | 97.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.6 dB | 105.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.7 dB | 109.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.7 dB | 113.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.9 dB | 115.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.8 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 120.7 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 118.7 dB | 110.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 15.6”H x 15.2”W x 15.7”D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm) | 12.5”H x 14.5”W x 15”D (317.5 x 368.3 x 381.0 mm) |
| Weight | 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg) | 44.1 lbs (20.0 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 1 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 18-270Hz, ±3dB | 20-150Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 800W RMS / 2500W peak | 200W RMS |
| Crossover Frequency | 30-200Hz adjustable, 6/12/18/24dB slopes | - |
| Inputs | RCA (unbalanced), USB | XLR (2), TRS (2), unbalanced TS (2) |
| Phase Control | 0°-180° | - |
| Features | Auto/On, 3-12V AC/DC trigger | - |
| Drivers | 13” (330mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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