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16" Monoprice Monolith THX Certified Ultra 2000 Watt Powered Subwoofer

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Monoprice.com has 16" Monoprice Monolith THX Certified Ultra 2000 Watt Powered Subwoofer (Matte Black/Painted) on sale for $1699.99 when you apply promo code ENCORE. Shipping is free.

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  • The Monolith 16" THX Certified Ultra 2000‑Watt Powered Subwoofer sets the standard for bass output, low distortion, and reference level bass.
  • A newly designed 16" driver coupled with a DSP controlled, 2000‑watt RMS, 3800+‑watt peak power amplifier, brings a new dimension in low frequency, bass performance to any home theater system

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Monoprice.com has 16" Monoprice Monolith THX Certified Ultra 2000 Watt Powered Subwoofer (Matte Black/Painted) on sale for $1699.99 when you apply promo code ENCORE. Shipping is free.

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Product Features:
  • The Monolith 16" THX Certified Ultra 2000‑Watt Powered Subwoofer sets the standard for bass output, low distortion, and reference level bass.
  • A newly designed 16" driver coupled with a DSP controlled, 2000‑watt RMS, 3800+‑watt peak power amplifier, brings a new dimension in low frequency, bass performance to any home theater system

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FatPigs
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The rating on a circuit is designed for continuous loads. At very short durations the outlet can carry a lot more current than it's rated for, which is why subwoofers won't trip the outlet at peak power. I'm currently running a Monolith 15, an AVR w/ 5 speakers, a 65" TV, and a PS5 on a 15A circuit without any problems.
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KillJoyEX
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I just picked up two of these. These are better than filthy Rob's SVS SB-3000 subs. These compete with the PB 16 ULTRA. This is listed as a 16in, but by other manufacturers standards this is an 18"!

Customer service was superb. One of mine started doing the red/green blink indicating an issue with the amp. I had two of the 15's. Long story short, they're going to give me full credit for both subs and will apply it to the new pair of 16's. That's like SVS's trade-up program Smilie
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KillJoyEX
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That PSA sub is 2,299.99. I'm only paying $1,699 for these PLUS they gave me all of my credit back for my original 2 x 15in purchase so I'm only coming out of pocket like $1,000 for subs that normally go for $4,600 for two...the same price as the PSA (2,299.99) https://www.powersoundaudio.com/products/tv1813

That PSA FR = 14hz-150Hz Anechoic (+/-3dB)

That's pretty much what the 15in did in terms of FR.

The SVS PB16 is $2,899. This is a steal for $1,700 that will best it.
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Aug 6, 2022 10:51 AM
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DanweiDAug 6, 2022 10:51 AM
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Quote from PicSniper View quoted comment :
Hell of a deal!!! I pulled the trigger on an SVS PB-3000 two days ago to replace a 22 year old Velodyne HGS-18 whose amp just died on me. Had this deal been available then, I would've been all over this one, instead.
Just curious, I have the same Velodyne that still working great, is it a big jump in bass quality for the new sub or if yours still works you won't upgrade?
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Quote from jkinnick View quoted comment :
3800+ Watt peak?? Do you need a dedicated 40A outlet for this sub?

20A would barely meet the RMS rating.
The rating on a circuit is designed for continuous loads. At very short durations the outlet can carry a lot more current than it's rated for, which is why subwoofers won't trip the outlet at peak power. I'm currently running a Monolith 15, an AVR w/ 5 speakers, a 65" TV, and a PS5 on a 15A circuit without any problems.
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Aug 6, 2022 12:44 PM
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RobertM8Aug 6, 2022 12:44 PM
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Quote from jkinnick View quoted comment :
3800+ Watt peak?? Do you need a dedicated 40A outlet for this sub?

20A would barely meet the RMS rating.
That's not how the math works. Also, RMS max and peak power aren't the same. You have to also consider the capacitors within the amplifiers.
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Here we go again . Let the fights begin 🍺
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IDAnonymousAug 6, 2022 1:38 PM
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It says free shipping but users in review said they were later charged $150 by FedEx even though monoprice stated free shipping. Anyone else got charged shipping when directly buying subs from monoprice?
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Aug 6, 2022 1:38 PM
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VinnyCAug 6, 2022 1:38 PM
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Well I guess I'll throw my dual 12" monoliths in the trash and get two of these instead

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Aug 6, 2022 2:50 PM
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tackhouse1Aug 6, 2022 2:50 PM
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What's the output difference between one of these and the previous 15" Monolith version?
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Aug 6, 2022 3:16 PM
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rigmasterAug 6, 2022 3:16 PM
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Quote from DanweiD View quoted comment :
Just curious, I have the same Velodyne that still working great, is it a big jump in bass quality for the new sub or if yours still works you won't upgrade?
I have a Velodyne 15 that's still thumping away too. I've heard this sub. There's definitely a difference, but I'm holding pat until the V actually dies. Even if not at this price, this sub's on the shortlist of what's next if needed. If I was an every day constant user, I'd upgrade. For normal users like me, probably not something to do just for an upgrade. Good luck with your choice.
Aug 6, 2022 3:24 PM
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crushyslushyAug 6, 2022 3:24 PM
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Quote from IDAnonymous View quoted comment :
It says free shipping but users in review said they were later charged $150 by FedEx even though monoprice stated free shipping. Anyone else got charged shipping when directly buying subs from monoprice?
No, never.
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Aug 6, 2022 3:35 PM
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BrightMitten362Aug 6, 2022 3:35 PM
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Quote from IDAnonymous View quoted comment :
It says free shipping but users in review said they were later charged $150 by FedEx even though monoprice stated free shipping. Anyone else got charged shipping when directly buying subs from monoprice?
Probably for returning
Aug 6, 2022 3:41 PM
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BrianW6045Aug 6, 2022 3:41 PM
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Potentially subjective question - 2 Klipsch R-112's (what I currently have) or one of these?
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TWKZ85Aug 6, 2022 3:44 PM
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Quote from IDAnonymous View quoted comment :
It says free shipping but users in review said they were later charged $150 by FedEx even though monoprice stated free shipping. Anyone else got charged shipping when directly buying subs from monoprice?
Why though? I would laugh at FedEx if they pulled that; also when it comes to returns Monoprice provides a free return label.
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FareAug 6, 2022 3:48 PM
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Quote from BrianW6045 View quoted comment :
Potentially subjective question - 2 Klipsch R-112's (what I currently have) or one of these?
I'd guess one of these for most people, but it depends. Here's a pretty decent article explaining the trade offs https://startingtodj.com/1-large-...-for-home/
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Quote from KillJoyEX View quoted comment :
That PSA sub is 2,299.99. I'm only paying $1,699 for these PLUS they gave me all of my credit back for my original 2 x 15in purchase so I'm only coming out of pocket like $1,000 for subs that normally go for $4,600 for two...the same price as the PSA (2,299.99) https://www.powersoundaudio.com/products/tv1813

That PSA FR = 14hz-150Hz Anechoic (+/-3dB)

That's pretty much what the 15in did in terms of FR.

The SVS PB16 is $2,899. This is a steal for $1,700 that will best it.
It's really not a comparison. PSA is in another league
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