Monoprice Monolith 15" THX Ultra Certified Ported 1000-Watt Powered Subwoofer

pootytang66

Jul 8, 2020 5:49 AM

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pootytang66Jul 8, 2020 5:49 AM

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Boy, ya'll must be a bunch of rich mo-fo's to consider this a Slickdeal. I would jump on this in a heartbeat, but it's $1,100 above my budget for a sub 😂.

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duc135

Jul 8, 2020 7:06 AM

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duc135Jul 8, 2020 7:06 AM

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Quote from supermanrob

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Keep in mind all a 2nd sub really adds is wider,smoother dispersion doesn't actually improve the sound.

Adding a second (same) sub placed where the frequencies are in phase (ie placed next to each other) will add 6dB of SPL headroom (will play louder). It will not improve the sound unless you were already pushing the single sub to it's limit.

Adding a second sub and placing them properly inside the room will yield improved sound quality because the second sub will help with smoothing out the frequency response over a wider listening area.

Sub frequencies are omni-directional. Adding a second sub will not yield wider, smoother dispersion. Properly implemented, you should not be able to pinpoint where the sub is located.

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I get many consider more output(dB's) as "improvement" so depends who you ask and believe.

Agreed, many confuse louder as better.

Quote from supermanrob

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Again there are many other factors but that's a crucial one along with placement.

Agree again. There are many factors in determining a good setup for sub(s). Whether you buy one or multiple, placement is key. Buying a sub and simply throwing it in a corner or hiding behind things is not often going to produce good results.

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duc135

Jul 8, 2020 7:18 AM

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duc135Jul 8, 2020 7:18 AM

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For anyone interested in this level of subwoofer who are remotely handy with tools, DIY will yield the same quality sound for less or better quality sound for the same price. How good the sub looks will be dependent on your skill level. There is no one sub design that is best for all.

You just need to know your budget, what you want to achieve and how big of a sub (or subs) can you fit in your space. If you are especially handy, they don't even need to look like subs. I've seen people build it into a coffee table, ottoman and end table. You would not know there were subs in the room if you weren't told.

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sillyrib

Jul 8, 2020 10:32 AM

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sillyribJul 8, 2020 10:32 AM

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I wonder what the profit margin is for speakers?

iamlamont

Jul 8, 2020 11:11 AM

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iamlamontJul 8, 2020 11:11 AM

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Quote from sillyrib

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I wonder what the profit margin is for speakers?

At least 50 points on retail. Higher end speakers are usual 60. This is why you will see discounts as high as 50% on occasion.

Last edited by iamlamont July 8, 2020 at 04:16 AM.

elsenor

Jul 8, 2020 12:08 PM

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elsenorJul 8, 2020 12:08 PM

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Quote from BigDDPOO

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Ah just in time for my new neighbors that moved in next door... let me show them who's the boss...

Sorry we haven't popped over to say hi. I've been preoccupied getting the perfect placement for the two PB16-Ultras. When I'm done, should I wave or cue up the Rage Against the Machine?

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jumon

Jul 8, 2020 1:11 PM

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jumonJul 8, 2020 1:11 PM

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Quote from pb903369

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SVS subs are better quality and dig deeper than HSU(I speak as a HSU 15H sub owner). I wish i had gotten the pb2000

Thanks for this, I bought the pb2000 and was wondering if I made a mistake due to all the great HSU reviews.

turbodog

Jul 8, 2020 1:23 PM

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turbodogJul 8, 2020 1:23 PM

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Can this double as a potato cannon?

bawla47

Jul 8, 2020 1:34 PM

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bawla47Jul 8, 2020 1:34 PM

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10% off, slick deal!

FaithfulHamster1779

Jul 8, 2020 1:44 PM

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FaithfulHamster1779Jul 8, 2020 1:44 PM

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Quote from pootytang66

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Boy, ya'll must be a bunch of rich mo-fo's to consider this a Slickdeal. I would jump on this in a heartbeat, but it's $1,100 above my budget for a sub 😂.

I find this is the case with any consumer electronics/technology. Don't most US homes use the TV speakers or maybe a modest sound bar? I am content with my 5.1.4 set up on a very strict budget. I am refusing old speakers for my ceilings, but otherwise I am at like $700-800, 2 sets of $100ish/pair speakers, $100 sub, and found a new LX303 for $399 on Amazon. I prefer my sound over the movie theaters - much clearer and I don't have to listen to it cranked up to 11.

MBBS

Jul 8, 2020 2:30 PM

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MBBSJul 8, 2020 2:30 PM

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Quote from ncs999us

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Can you post the component links and source where you got them from.always wondered if it is something I would be able to do

Look up AVSforum for Devastator build. I did version 6. I used Eminence NSW 26 inch pro driver and a Crown xls 2502. I sourced baltic birch locally, NSW driver from GSG Audio Design and xls 2502 from crutchfield. Hope this helps. Check out AVS forum, tons of information and a very helpful community of bass heads who are there to help. Good luck!
I had never build anything like this ever so I was new and if I can do it, anyone can. Just be patient and learn as you go. Results are amazing.

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tackhouse1

Jul 8, 2020 3:20 PM

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tackhouse1Jul 8, 2020 3:20 PM

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I have two of these, owned since Feb of 2019, super happy with them, provides for movie theater like bass.

std135

Jul 8, 2020 4:39 PM

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std135Jul 8, 2020 4:39 PM

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Right now you can get an extra 5% off if paid using Discover/PayPal. I used a cash back site as well for another 1% off. Help to cover some of the California sale tax..

supermanrob

Jul 8, 2020 5:21 PM

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supermanrobJul 8, 2020 5:21 PM

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Quote from duc135

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Adding a second (same) sub placed where the frequencies are in phase (ie placed next to each other) will add 6dB of SPL headroom (will play louder). It will not improve the sound unless you were already pushing the single sub to it's limit.

Adding a second sub and placing them properly inside the room will yield improved sound quality because the second sub will help with smoothing out the frequency response over a wider listening area.

Sub frequencies are omni-directional. Adding a second sub will not yield wider, smoother dispersion. Properly implemented, you should not be able to pinpoint where the sub is located.

Agreed, many confuse louder as better.

Agree again. There are many factors in determining a good setup for sub(s). Whether you buy one or multiple, placement is key. Buying a sub and simply throwing it in a corner or hiding behind things is not often going to produce good results.

So like I mentioned depends who you ask. For me there are inconsistencies here, for instance.

Saying adding a 2nd sub "will add 6dB of SPL headroom (will play louder)" and that it "will not improve the sound unless" then you agree with me and say " Agreed, many confuse louder as better"

Then a 2nd sub would yield better "sound quality" because it "will help with smoothing out the frequency response over a wider listening area." Then you say "Adding a second sub will not yield wider, smoother dispersion"

Anyways I think we're we differ is how we define "sound quality".
For me improving sound quality would be better accuracy,detail,articulation, going lower.
A 2nd sub doesn't add any of that, it just spreads(dispersion) that frequency over a wider listening area(smooths out).

The great thing is this is all subjective so there is no universal right or wrong here.

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fourml8r

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Jul 8, 2020 5:58 PM

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fourml8r

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Jul 8, 2020 5:58 PM

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Quote from lSupaflyl

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. My only complaint is that it is tall and therefor hard to fit under a screen standing upright. I have it in a 2200 cuft room. I plan on buying a second one hopefully later this year or sometime next year rather than going the diy route.

this is actually a huge issue with the sub. i have tried to use it in several projector based installations and it is so tall that it blocks the screen. performance wise it is a good product, but the height often makes it unusable if placed at the front of the room when using a screen. and no one wants to hear the suggestion of "get a smaller screen", they all want the biggest screen that the room can fit.

Quote from sjaxkingpin

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I would hate to try to pick a favorite sub in the 1k to 1.5k price range. So many amazing options

keep an eye on the SVS outlet. they run many holiday deals on slightly blemished units and even brand new ones. many of the blemishes are in piano gloss finishes, which will get easily scratched anyway.

Quote from sillyrib

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I wonder what the profit margin is for speakers?

profit margin is generally a term for a company as a whole not for individual products, but i see your point in the "Margin" of manufacturing cost vs. selling price. it all depends on the company and if they build their own product or not. this sub is not built by monoprice, it is contract manufactured for them so the margin will generally be lower since there is an added layer of profit built in for the manufacturer.

Last edited by fourml8r July 8, 2020 at 11:29 AM.

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