Monoprice has
15" Monoprice SW-15 600W RMS (800W Peak) Powered Subwoofer (41499) on sale for $499.99 - 50% with promo code
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Details:
- 15" front-firing powered subwoofer
- 600W RMS (800W peak) amplifier
- Ported design with down-firing port
- 30-150 Hz frequency response
- Variable phase control
- Variable low pass filter
- Dimensions: 18.1" x 21.0" x 22.7" (460 x 533 x 577 mm)
- Weight: 66.1 lbs. (30.0 kg)
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The Monoprice SW-15 is a budget 15-inch subwoofer that stands out for sheer output and deep bass for the money. Audioholics measurements are cited as showing strong performance well below the listed 30 to 150 hertz spec, with around 107 dB at 30 hertz and 98 dB at 20 hertz. It is also described as a solid fit for movies and capable with music, especially in larger rooms or with a soundbar sub mod. The main caution is reliability and support, since the plate amp has failed for some after about a year or two, and Monoprice service is not as hands-on as smaller subwoofer brands.
The SW-15 can reach very high output at 30 Hz and 20 Hz according to Audioholics CEA-2010 based calculations.
The SW-15 can measure down to around 15 Hz, which supports the idea of deeper low-end extension than the listed 30 Hz spec.
The SW-15 can work as a soundbar sub mod because it includes high-level inputs for easier integration.
The SW-15 can be a strong value option for budget home theater output when compared against other sub choices in the same price tier.
The SW-15 can have reliability issues because the plate amp reportedly died after about one year with little use.
The SW-15 can have reliability issues because the plate amp reportedly died after roughly two years and replacement reportedly cost more than buying a new sub.
The SW-15's after-sales support may require shipping back the entire Monolith sub for amp issues instead of sending a replacement amplifier.
The SW-15's published frequency response may be misleading because some discussion disputes the website's 30-150 Hz (-10 dB) claim.
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2) Bro wants a sub for 250 bucks that beats out SVS in raw performance.
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It's an okay sale on a great sub with free shipping. Record prices were ~$270 years ago, $299 recently. I didn't want to wait to replace my failed DT Supercube 2000 office sub any longer.
If your $1k sub sounds like trash, sorry but it's not the sub, that's likely user error.
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