The Monoprice SW-12 ranks #32 out of 137 total Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30–75 lbs) for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
#32 Monoprice SW-12: $230 Amazon
Pros: 12-inch ported with 400W RMS (600W peak) on a budget at just $230. Hits hard with clean tight transient response. Variable crossover and volume controls for setup flexibility. Speaker-level and line-level inputs for easy integration.
Cons: Entry-level build quality, ported enclosure room interaction, and lower 112.3 dB output capability.
Notes: Product # 41498
How it compares: Just above it: HSU Research VTF-3 MK4 - $1069 more. Just below it: HSU Research MBM-12 - $569 more.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 115.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 14.9"H x 18.3"W x 19.1"D (378.5 x 464.8 x 485.1 mm) |
| Driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Driver(s) | (1) 12 inch |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Frequency Response | 35–150Hz, -10dB |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 84.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 105.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 109.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 113.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 113.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 116.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 117.0 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 400W RMS / 600W peak |
| Warranty | 1 |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs / 23.0 kg |
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