Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt Subwoofer
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Key Features
- 100 watts RMS, 200 watts peak power output
- 8" paper cone driver with rubber surround
- Three input options: dedicated LFE, line level stereo, and speaker level stereo
- Adjustable low‑pass filter, volume, and phase controls
- Small footprint ‑ only 10.6" x 12.8"
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Is this a powered or wired subwoofer?
A shopper
on Dec 9, 2021
BEST ANSWER: It needs to be plugged into an outlet and plugged into your receiver via subwoofer cable. Overall great bang for your buck.
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- Oscar C on Dec 20, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 7, 2021
BEST ANSWER: It needs to be plugged into an outlet and plugged into your receiver via subwoofer cable. Overall great bang for your buck.
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- Oscar C on Dec 20, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 7, 2021
It's powered. I have it connected to a Creative Soundblaster X4, (USB) and it works fine. Very nice for the money.
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- T I on Dec 15, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 4, 2021
it's both you have to plug it into an outlet then you have to run into the subwoofer input on a receiver
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- luis e on Dec 10, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 25, 2019
It’s a powered subwoofer with an electrical cord that draws power from a wall outlet.
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- Ooops on Dec 15, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 24, 2021
This is a powered sub. I am very happy with it given the size and cost
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- Jonathan C on Dec 15, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2021
Powered. Sounds great with my tiny Genelecs and the price is right.
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- James S on Dec 9, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 25, 2021
powered. Has LFE inputs and high level inputs as well.
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- James B on Dec 15, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 19, 2021
Powered (110 V AC). Pic of rear shows other inputs
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- K L on Dec 9, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2021
Powered subwoofer, & a pretty darned good one!
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- Dylan Reiter R on Dec 15, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 30, 2021
It’s powered. 200 watt amplifier inside.
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- Trevor S on Dec 15, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 2, 2021
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I have an 80 watt soundbar connected to a new LG 4k LED tv via optical output. Can this subwoofer be connected directly to the tv via one of the other outputs (RCA, HDMI)?
William
on Nov 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: If the TV has RCA outputs and can use the digital and analog output simultaneously then yes. This sub has a built in crossover to extract the bass from the full range signal from the TV. Be sure in your TV setting that you can maintain volume control for both outs.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: If the TV has RCA outputs and can use the digital and analog output simultaneously then yes. This sub has a built in crossover to extract the bass from the full range signal from the TV. Be sure in your TV setting that you can maintain volume control for both outs.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 5, 2018
Hi William,
This is a nice sounding small format subwoofer that has the potential to mate nicely with a sound bar. Ideally you will want to draw the signal FROM the sound bar to the Sub with the hope that the sound bar will give you a low frequency/dedicated output to the sub. So...in this order: TV -> Sound Bar -> Sub. Without introducing a home theater receiver the above will give you the best control and sound from the system. A 2.1/3.1 system if you will. Second option would be to draw the signal from the TV using an RCA cable. Some TVs may turn off the RCA output when the Optical Output is engaged (just an FYI).
In both scenarios adjust your crossover (I'd say around 100 is a good starting point) and your level and you're good to go. Good luck and have fun!!
This is a nice sounding small format subwoofer that has the potential to mate nicely with a sound bar. Ideally you will want to draw the signal FROM the sound bar to the Sub with the hope that the sound bar will give you a low frequency/dedicated output to the sub. So...in this order: TV -> Sound Bar -> Sub. Without introducing a home theater receiver the above will give you the best control and sound from the system. A 2.1/3.1 system if you will. Second option would be to draw the signal from the TV using an RCA cable. Some TVs may turn off the RCA output when the Optical Output is engaged (just an FYI).
In both scenarios adjust your crossover (I'd say around 100 is a good starting point) and your level and you're good to go. Good luck and have fun!!
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- Edward P on Nov 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2018
It doesn't have an HDMI input, but it does have RCA (L & R). The only concern I would have is that the RCA output from your TV will be a full-range signal, which will degrade the sound quality and overall effectiveness of the sub. I believe you would be better off purchasing a soundbar system with an integrated sub of its own. Anyone else have any thoughts?
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- Jeff on Nov 11, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 7, 2018
Most likely not. The connections this sub allows are high level input (speaker wires off the back of an amp) or pre amp low signal input which is also from a pre-out rca jacks on the back of an amp. Unless your tv or sound bar has an low level rca output on it, it will not be compatible.
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- Cameron A on Nov 6, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2018
If you look at the back of the speaker you have a left and right bare wire high level inputs. You also have a left and right RCA input for low level. There is also an LFE input. There is no HDMI. So if your TV has an RCA output you can use that. In short, yes, you can.
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- LORRAINE G. on Nov 6, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2018
yes via rca, but would be better if soundbar had a sub output
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- Eric C on Nov 5, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2018
I don't think so. Mine is connected to an external amp.
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- Clark H on Nov 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 15, 2018
Yes it can be connected using RCA
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- Tony C on Nov 5, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 11, 2018
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Has the ground loop hum issue identified by some purchasers been resolved?
New User U
on Jul 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It was not resolved in the unit I bought last year. However, a subwoofer isolation transformer (available many places) solves the problem. I spent $50 on one and am now happy with my purchase which replaced a 10 year old $400 sub that had blown.
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- Bob O on Jul 17, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It was not resolved in the unit I bought last year. However, a subwoofer isolation transformer (available many places) solves the problem. I spent $50 on one and am now happy with my purchase which replaced a 10 year old $400 sub that had blown.
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- Bob O on Jul 17, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
I haven’t encountered any issues regarding hum or interference. My unit has been quite wonderful, the bass is tighter than with a previous sub (a different manufacturer), more efficient & power to spare. Overall, very satisfied.
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- Donna J on Jul 18, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2018
Hum issue still present on mine as well, noticeable especially with low volume and voice shows such as news cast. Going to try switching out sub cord first to verify it’s not the speaker or connection.
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- Bryan M on Jul 17, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 4, 2018
Thanks. I saw where one use put a dedicated line power filter in place to resolve the issue.
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- New User U on Jul 17, 2019
I’ve had this sub for several months, and I’ve never had any issue with a ground loop hum.
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- Benjamin S on Jul 18, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2018
I guess I was lucky- do not have this issue. Great sub for the price
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- jeff g on Jul 17, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 14, 2018
I have not had any issue with mine. Very happy so far!
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- Joseph B on Jul 17, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 21, 2018
I have not experienced this in my particular unit.
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- Henry D on Jul 18, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 15, 2018
Not resolved by me I still get the hum
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- Mark W on Jul 17, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 29, 2018
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Red light on back is on why?
A shopper
on Jan 14, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Are you referring to the power light?
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- LORRAINE G. on Jan 18, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Are you referring to the power light?
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- LORRAINE G. on Jan 18, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2018
RED is Standby, and GREEN is On. When it's red, the subwoofer is waiting for an audio signal to trigger the subwoofer to turn on. When it does, the led will turn green. If it's on, but does not see an audio signal for a long enough time, the subwoofer turns off and the led goes from green to red.
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- Bob C on Jan 15, 2019
- Purchased on May 14, 2018
Red light is on whenever the subwoofer is on standby status and is not receiving an audio signal from the receiver or amplifier. The light will change from red to blue after musics starts playing and your receiver or amplifier sends that to the subwoofer.
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- MARCOS C on Jan 15, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 27, 2018
Because the unit is turned off. If you have the unit on Auto, then the unit will turn on when it receives an audio signal. When it get's that signal then it will turn on automatically turning the light back to blue. Customer Pierre Taylor
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- Pierre T on Jan 15, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 5, 2018
Red light indicates auto on mode is in standby. Light turns blue when signal is sensed and amp powers up.
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- New User U on Jan 15, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 11, 2018
Red light indicates that the speaker is inactive/not on. Blue light when the speaker is active/on.
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- Herbert A. J on Jan 15, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 2, 2019
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Is the 15" with or without the feet, and are the feet removable?
A shopper
on Jan 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It is 15" high including the feet. The feet look like they could be easily removed with a phillips screwdriver. Without the feet the height would be 13-7/8".
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- Chris S on Jan 17, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It is 15" high including the feet. The feet look like they could be easily removed with a phillips screwdriver. Without the feet the height would be 13-7/8".
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- Chris S on Jan 17, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 3, 2018
The feet are not removable. I have a Monoprice tube A/B amp and it is spectacular for the quality and low price. However, I was disappointing with the sub-woofer. While it worked, I wasn't impressed with it (didn't produce enough bass to fill in the mid-range/tweeter outputs). In a word, I gave it away and went with another brand that worked better and was of much higher quality. .
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- Dale S on Jan 17, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 31, 2018
15" with feet. Just under 14" tall cabinet. The feet are rubber with a center screw that appears easily removable.
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- William W on Jan 17, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2019
15" with feet. The feet are removable..
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- William S on Jan 17, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 28, 2018
Has feet, they are not removable
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- MICHAEL H on Jan 17, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 11, 2018
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Does this sub have 1 rca input or 2?
Jay S
on Mar 28, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Three. One LFE input and two for stereo low level inputs. It also has high level speaker inputs. Side note this sub is amazing for the price.
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- Jeremiah B on Mar 30, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Three. One LFE input and two for stereo low level inputs. It also has high level speaker inputs. Side note this sub is amazing for the price.
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- Jeremiah B on Mar 30, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2017
It has 3. One 75 ohm direct sub input and left tight sub inputs should you want to run your left right speakers through the sub.
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- DickyD on Mar 28, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 13, 2017
It has 2 rca inputs. i suggest also purchasing a 1 female-to-2 male adapter. i bought one from monoprice and it works.
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- Lanaire A on Mar 28, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2017
II installwd it in a neigh ors house but, as I remember, it has 2 RCA inputs
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- Lee on Mar 28, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 5, 2017
1 LFE input (rca) and 2 low level inputs (rca - right and left).
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- Shane L on Mar 28, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 29, 2017
Low Level Input Left and Right Channel one pair
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- Laszlo C on Mar 29, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 31, 2017
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I have an 80 watt soundbar connected with my tv via optical output. Can the subwoofer be connected directly to the tv via one of the other tv outputs (RCA, HDMI)?
A shopper
on Nov 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I am an integrator and have connected many of these.
If you connect the subwoofer directly from the TV using RCA, you will need to control the subwoofer volume with the TV remote, and the Soundbar with it's remote (optical is a fixed-level output so you need the soundbar remote to raise/lower the volume). You may also experience some delay between the subwoofer audio and soundbar audio.
A better way-If your TV has analog (RCA) AUDIO OUTPUTS, you could run that to the subwoofer input, then run the subwoofer output (loop-though) to the soundbar's RCA inputs. Then the TV remote will control the volume of both. This is the best method as you can control all of the sound from your TV remote (or cable box remote if it's programmed for TV volume).
If your soundbar has an audio OUTPUT, you can run optical from the TV into the soundbar and run RCA Analog audio from the soundbar output to the subwoofer input. This will eliminate the delay, and it will give you control of the subwoofer volume through the soundbar remote. Downside is you need 2 remotes; one for volume and the other to control the TV.
If your soundbar does not have an audio output, and your TV does not have analog RCA audio outputs, you may need to purchase an optical D/A converter. This takes the optical output from the TV and converts it to analog RCA. Take the RCA output from the converter, connect it to the subwoofer input, and connect the subwoofer output to the soundbar input (all RCA). The soundbar remote will control the soundbar and subwoofer volume together. Downside is you need 2 remotes; one for volume and the other to control the TV.
If you connect the subwoofer directly from the TV using RCA, you will need to control the subwoofer volume with the TV remote, and the Soundbar with it's remote (optical is a fixed-level output so you need the soundbar remote to raise/lower the volume). You may also experience some delay between the subwoofer audio and soundbar audio.
A better way-If your TV has analog (RCA) AUDIO OUTPUTS, you could run that to the subwoofer input, then run the subwoofer output (loop-though) to the soundbar's RCA inputs. Then the TV remote will control the volume of both. This is the best method as you can control all of the sound from your TV remote (or cable box remote if it's programmed for TV volume).
If your soundbar has an audio OUTPUT, you can run optical from the TV into the soundbar and run RCA Analog audio from the soundbar output to the subwoofer input. This will eliminate the delay, and it will give you control of the subwoofer volume through the soundbar remote. Downside is you need 2 remotes; one for volume and the other to control the TV.
If your soundbar does not have an audio output, and your TV does not have analog RCA audio outputs, you may need to purchase an optical D/A converter. This takes the optical output from the TV and converts it to analog RCA. Take the RCA output from the converter, connect it to the subwoofer input, and connect the subwoofer output to the soundbar input (all RCA). The soundbar remote will control the soundbar and subwoofer volume together. Downside is you need 2 remotes; one for volume and the other to control the TV.
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- Bob C on Nov 5, 2018
- Purchased on May 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I am an integrator and have connected many of these.
If you connect the subwoofer directly from the TV using RCA, you will need to control the subwoofer volume with the TV remote, and the Soundbar with it's remote (optical is a fixed-level output so you need the soundbar remote to raise/lower the volume). You may also experience some delay between the subwoofer audio and soundbar audio.
A better way-If your TV has analog (RCA) AUDIO OUTPUTS, you could run that to the subwoofer input, then run the subwoofer output (loop-though) to the soundbar's RCA inputs. Then the TV remote will control the volume of both. This is the best method as you can control all of the sound from your TV remote (or cable box remote if it's programmed for TV volume).
If your soundbar has an audio OUTPUT, you can run optical from the TV into the soundbar and run RCA Analog audio from the soundbar output to the subwoofer input. This will eliminate the delay, and it will give you control of the subwoofer volume through the soundbar remote. Downside is you need 2 remotes; one for volume and the other to control the TV.
If your soundbar does not have an audio output, and your TV does not have analog RCA audio outputs, you may need to purchase an optical D/A converter. This takes the optical output from the TV and converts it to analog RCA. Take the RCA output from the converter, connect it to the subwoofer input, and connect the subwoofer output to the soundbar input (all RCA). The soundbar remote will control the soundbar and subwoofer volume together. Downside is you need 2 remotes; one for volume and the other to control the TV.
If you connect the subwoofer directly from the TV using RCA, you will need to control the subwoofer volume with the TV remote, and the Soundbar with it's remote (optical is a fixed-level output so you need the soundbar remote to raise/lower the volume). You may also experience some delay between the subwoofer audio and soundbar audio.
A better way-If your TV has analog (RCA) AUDIO OUTPUTS, you could run that to the subwoofer input, then run the subwoofer output (loop-though) to the soundbar's RCA inputs. Then the TV remote will control the volume of both. This is the best method as you can control all of the sound from your TV remote (or cable box remote if it's programmed for TV volume).
If your soundbar has an audio OUTPUT, you can run optical from the TV into the soundbar and run RCA Analog audio from the soundbar output to the subwoofer input. This will eliminate the delay, and it will give you control of the subwoofer volume through the soundbar remote. Downside is you need 2 remotes; one for volume and the other to control the TV.
If your soundbar does not have an audio output, and your TV does not have analog RCA audio outputs, you may need to purchase an optical D/A converter. This takes the optical output from the TV and converts it to analog RCA. Take the RCA output from the converter, connect it to the subwoofer input, and connect the subwoofer output to the soundbar input (all RCA). The soundbar remote will control the soundbar and subwoofer volume together. Downside is you need 2 remotes; one for volume and the other to control the TV.
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- Bob C on Nov 5, 2018
- Purchased on May 14, 2018
Correction to my last post: The subwoofer does not have an audio output so you'll need to use RCA "Y" cables instead. Sorry about that.
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- Bob C on Nov 5, 2018
- Purchased on May 14, 2018
No, the subwoofer uses a preamp out from a receiver. It has an RCA input, but I think that it would be over driven by the tv audio out.
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- Clifton S on Nov 3, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 21, 2018
Mine does not have hdmi it has rca line level inputs and speaker binding posts. Not very familiar with the sound bar.
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- John W on Nov 3, 2018
- Purchased on May 11, 2018
It needs to go though a receiver.
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- kenton s on Nov 3, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 14, 2018
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How well will this work with the Monoprice Premium 5.1 home theater speaker system as subwoofer upgrade?
Jeremiah L
on Apr 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes it could. A 9723 would be more of an upgrade.
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- New User U Staff on Apr 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes it could. A 9723 would be more of an upgrade.
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- New User U Staff on Apr 8, 2019
It works quite well actually. It is a slight upgrade over the one that comes with the system-a bit tighter and cleaner-but I would recommend saving another $100 and buying something from another brand. I had them both running with this same setup as a 5.2 and they provided a fair amount of bass for the price. Both will distort with high enough volumes, though.
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- Ryan T on Apr 8, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 22, 2018
It has been a great improvement over my previous one; delivering more power & a greater & more defined response on the low-end.
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- Donna J on Apr 8, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2018
The Monoprice Premium 5.1 has been a great addition to my system. It replaced an old Boston Accustic subwoofer.
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- Clark H on Apr 8, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 15, 2018
Sorry I don’t know that system I use the sub with my computer audio set up
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- John W on Apr 8, 2019
- Purchased on May 11, 2018
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Can this subwoofer be used on its side?
I have a tight space to place the subwoofer and height is most limiting factor.
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I have a tight space to place the subwoofer and height is most limiting factor.
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A shopper
on Jun 2, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes, you can lay it on its side. If it is on a hard surface you might want some small rubber bumpers between it and the surface so it doesn't vibrate or add unwanted sound color. It's been a great little sub. Definitely worth the price.
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- Rod S on Jun 2, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 31, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, you can lay it on its side. If it is on a hard surface you might want some small rubber bumpers between it and the surface so it doesn't vibrate or add unwanted sound color. It's been a great little sub. Definitely worth the price.
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- Rod S on Jun 2, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 31, 2020
The good news is the legs are super sturdy so no vibrations. You could try to engineer something non slip for a side use. I like the rise off the floor personally for less muddled sound.
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- Carlos B on Jun 2, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2020
I wouldn't recommend it. It would have to be insulated from the floor or shelf, otherwise you might get some resonance. Ideally it should remain upright. Hope this helps.
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- john b on Jun 2, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 8, 2020
Yes, but I would recommend placing 3m rubber bumpers on the side so it doesn't rattle
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- Juan M on Jun 2, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 11, 2020
Yes it can but I would isolate it from the floor
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- Garry S on Jun 4, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 18, 2020
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What class of amplifier is used on this subwoofer?
Robb W
on Aug 25, 2017
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BEST ANSWER: Due to the lack of cooling fins my guess would be class D.
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- stephen h on Sep 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Due to the lack of cooling fins my guess would be class D.
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- stephen h on Sep 11, 2017
I have a class D and it works fine.
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- Wil W on Nov 19, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2018
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This subwoofer is at 4 ohms, my speakers are 8 ohms. Will this create any problem?
New User U
on Aug 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No problems since the sub has its own amplifier and is separate from the rest of your speakers on your main amp.
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- Jason S on Aug 23, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No problems since the sub has its own amplifier and is separate from the rest of your speakers on your main amp.
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- Jason S on Aug 23, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2017
Check the subwoofer specifications yourself. Usually the difference between 4 & 8 ohms is addressed in the receiver/amplier. The amp wattage is rated at various impedance ratings (e.g. 100 w at 4 ohms, 80 w at 8 ohms 40 w at 16 ohms, etc.) Most receiver/amplifiers have a separate power supply to the subwoofer, which means no conflicts or imbalance with the other speakers. Where the problems occurs is when you mix different impedance speakers on matched channels, left & right front, left & right rear, etc. Since the subwoofer is on it own channel by itself, there shouldn't be a problem, especially on higher quality systems.
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- Daniel L on Aug 22, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 7, 2018
No. Because this sub has its own built in amplifier.
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- Daniel R on Aug 22, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 22, 2017
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Will this sub thump at all if I don't have a sub out on my amp, and only use the speaker outputs?
A shopper
on Nov 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This powered sub has a built it crossover so you can plug and full range signal to it and adjust the sound to your liking.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This powered sub has a built it crossover so you can plug and full range signal to it and adjust the sound to your liking.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 19, 2018
I have it on single-ended output from my stereo amp connected to the low level inputs, and the subwoofer volume needs to be cranked much higher than the L/R speakers to start being heard/felt, and in my case I turn it up just enough to make itself known, because the sub is less precise than I like. While my connections aren't the same as the high-level inputs you would use with the speaker connections, it's not a dedicated LFE connection either, so I hope it helps.
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- Nathaniel P on Nov 19, 2018
- Purchased on May 28, 2018
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I would like to use high level/speaker wire inputs for this sub, but read a review that said it no longer has high level inputs. Is this true?
A shopper
on Jan 12, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Just looked at the back of mine, I bought about 5 months ago, and they do have high level inputs.
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- Jack A on Jan 12, 2020
- Purchased on May 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Just looked at the back of mine, I bought about 5 months ago, and they do have high level inputs.
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- Jack A on Jan 12, 2020
- Purchased on May 20, 2019
Mine has the high-level inputs, and that is what I use. The sound is spectacular!
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- Tim C on Aug 29, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2020
I purchased one last year and it does have high-level (speaker level) inputs.
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- CARLOS R on Jan 14, 2020
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M Sony receiver is a surround sound unit, but my source for music is only stereo. Should my pre amp out RCA jacks deliver a signal to my sunburn woofer. I amber not sure that I am hearing any sound. I just bought the subwoofer and I have not adjusted The volume control. Might that be the problem? Thank you.
A shopper
on Aug 4, 2020
BEST ANSWER: To my knowledge the sub-out on receivers is either line out or variable out. Line out would be a constant signal and you should adjust the sub volume on the sub itself.
If sub-out is variable the volume can be adjusted at both the receiver AND the sub volume control.
Experiment a little and you will find the right combination for you.
BTW .... I use this sub on 3 different systems in my home.. Works great in small/medium size rooms. Excellent sub for music. Very articulate ... clear.
If sub-out is variable the volume can be adjusted at both the receiver AND the sub volume control.
Experiment a little and you will find the right combination for you.
BTW .... I use this sub on 3 different systems in my home.. Works great in small/medium size rooms. Excellent sub for music. Very articulate ... clear.
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- Mark J on Jul 6, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: To my knowledge the sub-out on receivers is either line out or variable out. Line out would be a constant signal and you should adjust the sub volume on the sub itself.
If sub-out is variable the volume can be adjusted at both the receiver AND the sub volume control.
Experiment a little and you will find the right combination for you.
BTW .... I use this sub on 3 different systems in my home.. Works great in small/medium size rooms. Excellent sub for music. Very articulate ... clear.
If sub-out is variable the volume can be adjusted at both the receiver AND the sub volume control.
Experiment a little and you will find the right combination for you.
BTW .... I use this sub on 3 different systems in my home.. Works great in small/medium size rooms. Excellent sub for music. Very articulate ... clear.
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- Mark J on Jul 6, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 15, 2020
I’m pretty sure that the subwoofer will work with a stereo signal from a surround receiver. After connecting to “subwoofer out”. When working the subwoofer should emit a blue light which means the subwoofer is sensing a signal and has turned on. Whether it kicks in or not depends upon your receiver volume (at low levels mine does not kick in and I see a red light on the subwoofer). You can adjust the volume on the subwoofer to define how much bass you want. I love my Mono Price subwoofer. Cheers.
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- Robert K on Jul 6, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 29, 2020
Try turning up subs volume and turn frequency dial all the way up. Hope this helps.
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- Gene A on Jul 6, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2020
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which subwoofer is better between this 8in subwoofer and the 12in 150-watt subwoofer?
New User U
on Aug 13, 2020
Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt Subwoofer
Monoprice 12in 150-Watt Powered Subwoofer, Black
BEST ANSWER: Assuming you have the available room and want more spl,, the 12" should do better. The 12" speaker has more surface area and would be able to create more sound level with less cone movement, which lowers the harmonic distortion. It would be able to reproduce lower frequencies, again due to the size. As far as power, 200 watts vs 150 watts will only create about 1 db more spl. That said, I own the 200 watt, 8" and it is more than adequate as my listening area is relatively small and I don't have a lot of room for a sub. If i had a larger room, I would probably choose the 12" model.
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- john l on Aug 29, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 31, 2020
While that's true, that there's little difference between 150 and 200 watts in SPL, it takes more power to get equivalent volume from a larger cone. So the additional power coupled with a smaller woofer should equal louder, tighter bass, if not lower frequencies. I personally think the 12" model is probably underpowered and might distort sooner at high listening levels.
BEST ANSWER: Assuming you have the available room and want more spl,, the 12" should do better. The 12" speaker has more surface area and would be able to create more sound level with less cone movement, which lowers the harmonic distortion. It would be able to reproduce lower frequencies, again due to the size. As far as power, 200 watts vs 150 watts will only create about 1 db more spl. That said, I own the 200 watt, 8" and it is more than adequate as my listening area is relatively small and I don't have a lot of room for a sub. If i had a larger room, I would probably choose the 12" model.
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- john l on Aug 29, 2020
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While that's true, that there's little difference between 150 and 200 watts in SPL, it takes more power to get equivalent volume from a larger cone. So the additional power coupled with a smaller woofer should equal louder, tighter bass, if not lower frequencies. I personally think the 12" model is probably underpowered and might distort sooner at high listening levels.
It all depends. I use the smaller subwoofer for my desktop computer setup and the larger for my living room audio and video system. I hope this helps in your decision process.
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- Critch on Aug 13, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2019
I’ve owned both, & have had a better experience with the 8”; I found the sound from the 12” to be less defined than the 8”.
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- Dylan Reiter R on Dec 15, 2021
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Do the legs unscrew at the bottom? I tried and it appears they do not. I wanted to install diffusing pads but I do not want to break off the bottom legs
Tom M
on Aug 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The legs are held on with phillips screws. Take the screws out and they come right off.
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- William L on Aug 29, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 12, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The legs are held on with phillips screws. Take the screws out and they come right off.
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- William L on Aug 29, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 12, 2020
Each of the rubber feet has a screw, so I assume they are removable.
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- Tim C on Aug 29, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2020
Yes the legs are able to screw off!! Yes I removed them myself
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- Soman K on Aug 29, 2020
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I can't plug it in to my Sony receiver?
A shopper
on Mar 23, 2022
BEST ANSWER: You need to use the subwoofer output jack on your Sony receiver.
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- New User U Staff on Mar 24, 2022
BEST ANSWER: You need to use the subwoofer output jack on your Sony receiver.
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- New User U Staff on Mar 24, 2022
I have a Sony str-dh 790. I used an audio rca cable plugged into back of receiver marked subwoofer (I have 2 subwoofer inputs, I inserted into top input, doesn't really matter if you only have 1 subwoofer). The other end of cable plugged into subwoofer.
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- Michael G on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 10, 2021
Yes - you can - the receiver should have a sub-out line next to the speaker cables outputs. If not, there should at least be an AUX output, which would work. Unless your receiver is from the 60's, should be no problem.
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- CONRAD M on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 13, 2021
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How long is the power cord?
A shopper
on Jun 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It is replaceable with an IEC type cord (think computer power cord) if need shorter or longer.
Mine out of the box was 4-6'
Mine out of the box was 4-6'
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- Edward P on Jul 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It is replaceable with an IEC type cord (think computer power cord) if need shorter or longer.
Mine out of the box was 4-6'
Mine out of the box was 4-6'
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- Edward P on Jul 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2018
I think it was 6 feet I used a different one Love the unit for the price
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- Frederick S on Jun 14, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 9, 2016
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I need to keep the sub tucked away and on a smart AC outlet, controlled by Alexa or my phone to turn on/off - does this sub make an audible thump when powering on or off at the outlet (keeping the sub's power switch on)?
A shopper
on May 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, this sub has a soft relay to eliminate "pops" during power up/down.
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- Dave L Staff on May 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, this sub has a soft relay to eliminate "pops" during power up/down.
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I want to use a speaker selector switch to simultaneously power a pair of speakers and send the signal to this subwoofer via the high level inputs. Am I correct to presume that the high level inputs on this sub feed directly into a line level converter, so driving both the pair of speakers and this sub from a single high level speaker amp output will not put any additional load on the speaker amp?
A shopper
on Nov 23, 2018
That is correct... I'm using the high level input coming directly off of my front left and right speakers it does not alter the impedence
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- Joshua D on Feb 6, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 10, 2019
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I'm thinking of using two of these subwoofers in stereo. Can I feed each of them a mono signal via just the L or just the R high level input?
A shopper
on Nov 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, you can use just one connector on each sub.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 27, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, you can use just one connector on each sub.
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I want to use 2 of these subwoofers, how do I make it work if my HTR has only 1 level LFE output?
A shopper
on Jan 20, 2019
Im not sure what LFE output is, but I used hi level input instead of the RCA input, because i did not have a sub out.
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- Joshua D on Jan 21, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 10, 2019
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I always like to know the quality of the speakers I'm buying so I usually have a look at the components to check the speaker construction and crossover if applicable. Would love to know if this little sub speaker has a stamped steel or aluminum frame. Also, the size of the magnet? I bought a cheap 12" sub many many years ago. When I looked inside it had about a 1" voice coil and a 6 Oz. magnet. Yucchh! I learned my lesson.
Bill D
on Aug 10, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I have no idea as to the driver’s frame construction, but it replaced an 8 inch/50 watt sub I had for several years and in the 5-7 month(?) of having it, I’ve not been disappointed; decent frequency response, the bass is tight (not “flabby”), more than enough volume for my physical space & enjoyment. It’s been great for both movies & music, in general (action films, documentaries to rom-coms & Jazz, Blues, R n B, with some 60s-70s Rock). Hope this helps.
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- Donna J on Aug 22, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I have no idea as to the driver’s frame construction, but it replaced an 8 inch/50 watt sub I had for several years and in the 5-7 month(?) of having it, I’ve not been disappointed; decent frequency response, the bass is tight (not “flabby”), more than enough volume for my physical space & enjoyment. It’s been great for both movies & music, in general (action films, documentaries to rom-coms & Jazz, Blues, R n B, with some 60s-70s Rock). Hope this helps.
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- Donna J on Aug 22, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2018
The sub has MDF supports inside and MDF framing outside. No metal.
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- Eric O on Feb 9, 2021
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Can you plug one of the ports for sealed type?
New User U
on Sep 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: You could, and that will reduce output.
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- New User U Staff on Sep 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: You could, and that will reduce output.
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- New User U Staff on Sep 21, 2020
I did just that (with a sock). I felt the bass was too loose and boomy. Yes, it will reduce out but I believe the sub is better controlled as a result.
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- Ooops on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 24, 2021
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Is there a way to turn off the bass boost?
Darren
on Sep 19, 2020
BEST ANSWER: You can control the loudness of the subwoofer with the volume control.
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- New User U Staff on Sep 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: You can control the loudness of the subwoofer with the volume control.
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Is there an optical in Jack on this Sub woofer?
A shopper
on Sep 21, 2020
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What is difference between this and Monoprice's cheaper 8" subwoofer other than 200 vs 60 watts power?
Robert B
on Jul 16, 2021
Monoprice Premium Select 8in 200-Watt Subwoofer
Monoprice 8-Inch 60-Watt Powered Subwoofer Black (Open Box)
BEST ANSWER: The big difference is the amp power. 200 watts verses 60 watts. The 200 watts will give you a cleaner sounding base. Also the 8" woofer in the 200 watt speaker is a lot stronger and will hold up longer in the long run. If you have a small room that you are planning to use the sub in then you can get away with the 60 watt unit. Hope this has helped you.
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- Mike G on Jul 22, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The big difference is the amp power. 200 watts verses 60 watts. The 200 watts will give you a cleaner sounding base. Also the 8" woofer in the 200 watt speaker is a lot stronger and will hold up longer in the long run. If you have a small room that you are planning to use the sub in then you can get away with the 60 watt unit. Hope this has helped you.
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- Mike G on Jul 22, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2021
Simply less power. Depending on your needs the 60 watts may be enough.
clearly the 200 watts helps generate a fuller sound when paired with your speakers
clearly the 200 watts helps generate a fuller sound when paired with your speakers
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- aldo d on Jul 22, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 4, 2021
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Is this magnetically shielded?
A shopper
on Aug 4, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I do not have it near anything that it would be a problem. I thought it was shielded. As a sub it can be placed anywhere in the room thats reasonable to do so. Dr. Bose( of Bose Speakers) was a pioneer in separating base from a speaker and placing it elsewhere in the room. Low frequency is not directionally noticeable.
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- Eric G on Aug 4, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I do not have it near anything that it would be a problem. I thought it was shielded. As a sub it can be placed anywhere in the room thats reasonable to do so. Dr. Bose( of Bose Speakers) was a pioneer in separating base from a speaker and placing it elsewhere in the room. Low frequency is not directionally noticeable.
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- Eric G on Aug 4, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2020
No, it’s not. This is a typical mass-produced speaker build with fiberboard (MDF) and fiberglass insulation inside. No metal shielding.
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- Eric O on Aug 4, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 11, 2021
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If my Denon 1600h is defaulted to 8ohms and my monoprice speakers are 6ohms, will buying this subwoofer which is 4ohms over work or harm my receiver? Or is the powered sub being at 4ohms on its own and my Denon just communicates via lfe input?
Joshua H
on Feb 8, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The subwoofer is a powered subwoofer and doesnt rely on any power from the receiver.
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- New User U Staff on Feb 9, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The subwoofer is a powered subwoofer and doesnt rely on any power from the receiver.
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- New User U Staff on Feb 9, 2022
The 8-ohm output impedance is the load at which the amp's output is measured in the main channels -for your Denon that's 80W. In your case, it sounds like you're using the subwoofer pre-out, which is minimally amplified and passes only a small signal (which the subwoofer will amplify). In this case, there's shouldn't be an issue with impedance matching.
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- Ooops on Mar 29, 2022
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What is the height, width, depth of this model?
A shopper
on Sep 2, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nice perfect, punchy inexpensive little sub
I wanted a small-footprint, powered subwoofer for my flight sim rig to provide LFE from the surround sound, and this is just perfect, it blends nicely with the Yamaha mains, and can easily provide the rumble of the jet engines in the "cockpit" without sounding like an earthquake. I would only caution purchasers if you are trying to fill a huge room, you will end up overdriving the subwoofer acoustically (I don't mean the amplifier, I mean you will make it sound boomy and unrealistic to make an 8" cone fill a large room) but in a small to medium sized space (perfect for a flight sim rig, this thing fills the space with a tight bass that adds that touch of realism). At normal volumes you don't get port chuffing (where the sub port sounds like heavy breathing) It's also small enough to tuck away without a problem. Setup is about as simple as it gets, plug in power, plug in RCA cable from LFE channel, play sound, adjust crossover and volume to sound good. enjoy! I found the volume at about 1/3 and crossover just above 40hz, sounded really nice and added a subtle rumble to sound (played the ride of the valkyrie scene from Apocalypse now and the explosions were tight and realistic). If you are looking for the monster Monolith sub the size of a filing cabinet that has the power of a tactical nuke, this is not that, but it's also 10% the price, and 5% the weight!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great addition to PC speaker setup
I have this paired with the the MM-5R desktop speakers and it compliments them very well. It provides that little extra oomph at the low end to let the MM-5Rs handle the rest.
More power than you need for most PC tasks and plenty left for when you really want to feel the sound.
More power than you need for most PC tasks and plenty left for when you really want to feel the sound.
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Rated 5 out of 5
great product
i use with my tv and this is an addition to my system . sounds great for the room it is in ....thank you !!!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great value
Great price and performance combination
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Rated 5 out of 5
for majority of ppl, it'll fulfill your needs
good subwoofer. does what I need it to do
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Rated 3 out of 5
Surprising Little Subwoofer
I bought the Premium Select 8" sub to augment another subwoofer in an A/V system that I use almost every day. I needed a sub that could work in tandem with the other one, but would not break the bank. The Premium Select sub was an easy choice due to its feature list and low cost.
While it is on the lightweight side (less than 20 pounds), it is generally well-built and adheres to the plain black box appearance of many subs. That is a good thing, since my theory is a sub should be heard and not seen.
As far as performance, the Premium Select does well on both fronts, both music and movies. Set correctly, the bass is not boomy or flabby, and has a nice punch to it. If your room size is on the smaller end of the spectrum, you cannot go wrong with this fine-performing little subwoofer.
While it is on the lightweight side (less than 20 pounds), it is generally well-built and adheres to the plain black box appearance of many subs. That is a good thing, since my theory is a sub should be heard and not seen.
As far as performance, the Premium Select does well on both fronts, both music and movies. Set correctly, the bass is not boomy or flabby, and has a nice punch to it. If your room size is on the smaller end of the spectrum, you cannot go wrong with this fine-performing little subwoofer.
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Rated 5 out of 5
I feel the earth move
Earth shaking. Auto on/off works for me!
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Rated 5 out of 5
This sub fills my 14 x 25ft room easily. Sounds awesome.
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Rated 5 out of 5
A great little sub
I haven't really taken it for a good, loud run yet, but install was easy. It's hum free (the reason I got rid of my old one) and the perfect size for my living room. Overall, I'm very pleased so far.
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Rated 5 out of 5
It works!!!
Couldn't be better for the price. I'm happy.
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