Monoprice SW-15 Review: Rated 4.1/5

Last updated: October 27, 2026

The Monoprice SW-15 is rated 4.1/5 for sound quality, #14 of 212 Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.

Monoprice SW-15 · Editor's rating 4.1/5, ranked #14 of 212 Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)
Check price at Amazon ($499.99) →33 percent above its usual $374.99 ↓ price history

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Brand: Monoprice

#14 Monoprice SW-15: $499.99 Amazon $499.99 eBay

Same family: the Monoprice SW-10 (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, estimated 3.7/5) and the Monoprice SW-12 (smaller subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5).

Pros: A big 15 inch subwoofer with powerful, punchy bass at a budget price, great for movies in a large room. 15-inch ported with 600W RMS (800W peak) delivers Large-room Bassaholic rating. Unrivaled mid-bass punch for $500. Strong output with clean control. Dual speaker-level inputs and 40-150Hz crossover for flexible hookup.

Cons: Budget-tier design, ported room gain dependency, 30 kg mid-size, and limited dynamic headroom.

Notes: Product # 41499

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ReleasedAround 2021 (about 5 years ago)
Amplifier Power600W RMS / 800W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)119.0 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryUnited States
Crossover Frequency40-150Hz, 18dB/octave
Dimensions18.1”H x 21”W x 22.7”D (459.7 x 533.4 x 576.6 mm)
Drivers15” (381mm) driver
Enclosureported, bottom
Frequency Response30-150Hz (-10dB)
InputsStereo line level and speaker level
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Output SPL at 15 Hz90.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz101.2 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz106.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz111.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz116.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz120.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz120.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz119.5 dB
Phase Control0° or 180°
Warranty1
Weight66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)
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Price history

$374.99$499.99Aug 6, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026: $374.99Oct 26, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026: $499.99Aug 2026Today

$499.99 is 33 percent above its typical $374.99 over the last three months, and it has been as low as $374.99 (Aug 2026). It may be worth waiting for a sale.

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