Monolith by Monoprice 10" THX Select Certified 500 Watt Powered Subwoofer
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Any chance there is a remote included with this model?
New User U
on Sep 26, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No remote but it does have an auto-sensing mode that allows it to turn off when not in use and on when it detects the signal from a receiver
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- Francisco V on Sep 27, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No remote but it does have an auto-sensing mode that allows it to turn off when not in use and on when it detects the signal from a receiver
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- Francisco V on Sep 27, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 10, 2018
The Monolith subwoofers do not have any type of DSP built into their amplifiers so no remote is needed. They are very easy to get dialed in by using your amp or receivers room correction setup microphone.
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- Steve G on Sep 26, 2018
- Purchased on May 3, 2018
There is no separate remote, but the sub does have a standby mode that automatically turns the sub on upon receiving a signal.
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- Ram G on Sep 27, 2018
- Purchased on May 18, 2018
Sorry, but to the best of my knowledge no remote is included. There are a number of controls on the rear panel.
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- reeann d on Sep 26, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2017
No remote with mine. After initial setup work, none has been needed.
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- T L on Sep 27, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 16, 2017
No remote, the unit has manual switches and knobs on the back.
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- Jason P on Sep 26, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 20, 2018
No remote is included with this model.
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- Jerry L on Sep 28, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2018
No, there isn’t a remote. Sorry!
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- MarvinK on Sep 27, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 18, 2018
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How is this different from product#24456?
Raghava R
on Mar 12, 2019
Monolith by Monoprice 10" THX Select Certified 500 Watt Powered Subwoofer
Monolith by Monoprice M10-S 10" THX Certified Sealed 500 Watt Powered Subwoofer
BEST ANSWER: Its also significantly smaller in size that the ported sub.
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- New User U Staff on Mar 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Its also significantly smaller in size that the ported sub.
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- New User U Staff on Mar 12, 2019
One is ported... the other is sealed. You can seal the ported with a foam insert that in included so I would go with the ported it is what I have
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- Kyle S on Mar 12, 2019
The best way to determine the differences and similarities is to read the descriptions and comparison charts on momprice Web site about these products. I can say I prefer the ported sub for various reasons. I suggest one read a review about these subs posted by audioholics for a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of ported and non ported monolith subs. That article helped me decide which was best to meet my purposes. You can't really go wrong with either. I will say that with the ported you get the benefits of both because you can plug the port to simulate the sound ofa sealed sub. Monolith subs produces outstanding clear, clean sound.
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- Gene R on Mar 12, 2019
One is ported, the other is sealed. You should be able to google the use of each, but the general opinion is to use a ported sub for home theatre applications, and a sealed sub for audio quality where bass definition needs to be highest.
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- Ram G on Mar 12, 2019
From what I can see, the M10-S has just been released and is a sealed sub, where the older one can be sealed or ported by removing the sealer from the port hole.
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- Rafael A on Mar 12, 2019
One is sealed and one is ported. Sealed is smaller and tighter bass. The ported is larger and has more bass.
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- Nick F on Mar 12, 2019
M10- s is sealed box and the ported box goes down to 18 hz make the windows rattle
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- Thomas Scott j on Mar 12, 2019
It is not ported , it’s a sealed box , I think it is smaller too
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- Michael E on Mar 12, 2019
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Which size of subwoofer do you recommend with klipsch KL-650f thx ultra2 system?
A shopper
on Jan 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I would use a 12" or 15" since both those subs are THX Ultra certified.
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- New User U Staff on Jan 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I would use a 12" or 15" since both those subs are THX Ultra certified.
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- New User U Staff on Jan 8, 2018
I think I depends on what you're using it for, room size, acoustics, etc. I have between a 35'-40' square room size with my setup, and I can't have it too loud so as to annoy the neighbors. I have an Onkyo TX-NR777 A/V receiver hooked up to the speakers in a 7.1 configuration, all THX certified. PC and Samsung Blu-Ray as well tied into the A/V. I have never turned it up past 50% and plenty loud. It's plenty of power with my 10" Monoprice subwoofer and the rest of the speakers. Personal choice I'm sure has a place in the mix too. Yeah, it's kinda on the low end, but it suits my purposes with what I can afford as of now.
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- Winfred H on Apr 17, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 17, 2018
The Monolith by Monoprice 10" THX Select Certified 500 Watt Powered Subwoofer should fill the bill nicely for you. My pair of the 10" monoliths produce bass in music that perfectly rounds out the bottom with smooth, solid bass. Certain movies cause the Monoliths to project bass which you can feel. My listening/viewing room is approximately 8'x15x'20' and the 2 subwoofers perform with my DefTech tower speakers perfectly. My opinion, along with many others, is that the volume of the listening space is most important in determining if you need something larger, but these do a great job for music and movies.
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- Larry Duva D on Apr 17, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 7, 2018
This really depends on the size of your room, distance from listening position to sub(s). Larger is always better, you can turn them down if you need to (who would do that???). If you go to the AVS Forum you will also see that people suggest getting two, but regardless, if you run your receiver's room correction server, it should set the output to its optimum settings and you can adjust from there. Just so you know, I have the 10", and it is plenty powerful for my large space.
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- Rafael A on Apr 17, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 8, 2018
I think size of the sub is selected based on the size of the room. My room is open floor design with a listening area about 2,100 cubic feet. This sub is plenty of power for my room. The Level knob is on 40% and Level in AVR set to standard 0db, (and usually bass on all devices I listen music on set to max).
Also, check THX site for their certification specs. THX Select - rooms, up to 2,000 cubic feet in size; THX Ultra - rooms 3,000 cubic feet in size
Also, check THX site for their certification specs. THX Select - rooms, up to 2,000 cubic feet in size; THX Ultra - rooms 3,000 cubic feet in size
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- Ivan B on Apr 17, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 1, 2019
I have a pair of the monolith 10" THX Select Certified 500 paired with the Klipsch RP-8000 and RP-450C, which, in my opinion, sounds amazing, whether watching moviews, listening to cds, or streamg. I have them set for 80 hz crossover, and they blend perfectly.
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- Gene R on Apr 17, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 26, 2018
It's more dependent on your room size but I recomend the ported 12 for a larger room. Dual subs is better, I went with dual ported 10s in a medium sized room. Hope this helps. These subs are amazing.
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- Nick F on Apr 17, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 12, 2019
More information is needed in order to answer this question. Specifically room dimensions, expected location(s) for the sub(s). I have a single sub in a 16x17 ft room
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- Ram G on Apr 17, 2019
- Purchased on May 18, 2018
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Why 2 RCA jacks? Is that for a 7.2 ?
A shopper
on Nov 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It’s for the case thst your preamp lacks a dedicated subwoofer output. You can use strero mains as input and high frequency content can be filtered out. There is a pass-through for diasy-chaining subs, although signal is tied so the subwoofers wouldn’t be independently driven.
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- Paul W on Nov 16, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It’s for the case thst your preamp lacks a dedicated subwoofer output. You can use strero mains as input and high frequency content can be filtered out. There is a pass-through for diasy-chaining subs, although signal is tied so the subwoofers wouldn’t be independently driven.
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- Paul W on Nov 16, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 1, 2018
For old L/R stereo outputs that didn't have pre out sub.. and can be used as LFE input from receiver at have LFE output.
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- Kenneth P on Nov 16, 2018
- Purchased on May 8, 2018
For old L/R stereo outputs that didn't have pre out sub.. or can be used as LFE input from receiver that have LFE output.
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- Kenneth P on Nov 16, 2018
- Purchased on May 8, 2018
YES SO YOU DAISY CHANE WOOFERS
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- soundbob squarepants on Nov 16, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 2, 2018
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How to daisy chain a pair, or 4?
A shopper
on Sep 15, 2017
BEST ANSWER: You would need to daisy chain by utilizing the XLR pass through for 2 or 4 subwoofers.
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- New User U Staff on Sep 15, 2017
BEST ANSWER: You would need to daisy chain by utilizing the XLR pass through for 2 or 4 subwoofers.
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- New User U Staff on Sep 15, 2017
In order to daisy chain a pair, it has to be the XLR? Not RCA cable?
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- New User U on Apr 29, 2019
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Yes. There’s a switch that turns on power to the unit as well as a standby on/off toggle. This sets the subwoofer to either turn off after 30 minutes, or to remain on until you turn off the power switch.
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- Michael A D on Jan 2, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 9, 2017
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How are you connecting this sub?
A shopper
on Apr 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: LFE out on AV receiver to LFE in on subwoofer.
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- George on Apr 29, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: LFE out on AV receiver to LFE in on subwoofer.
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- George on Apr 29, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2018
with a subwoofer cable this is only the 10-inch version, I have two other 12-inch Subs in my theater and this one out plays both of the subs
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- robert s on Apr 30, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 16, 2018
I'm using the xlr (balanced) input. You could also use the rca (unbalanced/single ended) inputs.
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- reeann d on Apr 29, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2017
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Would it be better to get to 10" for a room that is 25 x 15 ( about 3000 cubic ft) or one 12"?
A shopper
on Sep 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I would recommend a single 12" subwoofer over the 10" for that size room. You could also look at utilizing 2 10" subwoofers as well.
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- New User U Staff on Sep 11, 2017
Hobie,
I believe A Shopper misspelled two with a "to". I think he wants to know whether a single 12" or dual 10" subs would work best in his 3000 cu/ft room.
I believe A Shopper misspelled two with a "to". I think he wants to know whether a single 12" or dual 10" subs would work best in his 3000 cu/ft room.
Get yourself 2 - 10 inch Sub's you won't regret that you did, I have 2 in a 22 X 15' - 6" room and man the sound is fantastic !!!
BEST ANSWER: I would recommend a single 12" subwoofer over the 10" for that size room. You could also look at utilizing 2 10" subwoofers as well.
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- New User U Staff on Sep 11, 2017
Hobie,
I believe A Shopper misspelled two with a "to". I think he wants to know whether a single 12" or dual 10" subs would work best in his 3000 cu/ft room.
I believe A Shopper misspelled two with a "to". I think he wants to know whether a single 12" or dual 10" subs would work best in his 3000 cu/ft room.
Get yourself 2 - 10 inch Sub's you won't regret that you did, I have 2 in a 22 X 15' - 6" room and man the sound is fantastic !!!
I would go with two of the 10 inch twos always better than one. I own 1 10 in monolith I'm getting one more I can't imagine what the two subs will do together the one by itself shakes my house!
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- Frank M on Mar 8, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 2, 2018
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Under the "Full Specs" section the the frequency response is listed as 31-200Hz sealed with THX EQ, however in the manual it is stated as 20-200Hz for the same configuration. Which is correct?
New User U
on Nov 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: We have posted the CEA-2010 measurements for all modes.
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- New User U Staff on Feb 13, 2018
Uhm... OK but that still does not correct the discrepancy, either the manual or the specs on the website is incorrect.
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- New User U on Mar 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: We have posted the CEA-2010 measurements for all modes.
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- New User U Staff on Feb 13, 2018
Uhm... OK but that still does not correct the discrepancy, either the manual or the specs on the website is incorrect.
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- New User U on Mar 18, 2018
In-room it'll drop well below 20hz and do so with authority.
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- ANDRE A on May 25, 2019
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For a 20x20 room, would two 10” or one 12” be better?
A shopper
on Feb 6, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Two is generally better than one if you have subwoofer placement flexibility. You will get more even bass coverage in your room, and you will be able to deal with any nulls or room modes more efficiently.
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- New User U Staff on Feb 6, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Two is generally better than one if you have subwoofer placement flexibility. You will get more even bass coverage in your room, and you will be able to deal with any nulls or room modes more efficiently.
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- New User U Staff on Feb 6, 2018
As a general rule for subwoofer coverage, its better to have 2 subs providing coverage than just one. Two subs will help provide more even coverage at the listening position and provide a wider listening position. Also, with two subs, any modes or standing waves can be dealt with a lot easier with 2 subs than just one. Subs are generally non-directional: your ear cannot tell where sound below 40 hz is coming from. Placing 2 gives you better chances of great sound.
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- T L on Feb 6, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 16, 2017
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Is the crossover Linkwitz-Riley or proprietary?
A shopper
on Jul 17, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The low pass filters when engaged on the subs are 4th order Linkwitz-Riley, similar to what is recommended by THX for the AVR or Pre/Pro.
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- New User U Staff on Jul 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The low pass filters when engaged on the subs are 4th order Linkwitz-Riley, similar to what is recommended by THX for the AVR or Pre/Pro.
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- New User U Staff on Jul 19, 2018
Is there an easy way to determine this by looking at the sub?
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- Ram G on Jul 17, 2018
- Purchased on May 18, 2018
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How to input balanced stereo (XLR)?
New User U
on Mar 31, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You cannot input balanced stereo. You can use a XLR Y cable adapter to take a stereo output and utilize the XLR input.
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- New User U Staff on Apr 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You cannot input balanced stereo. You can use a XLR Y cable adapter to take a stereo output and utilize the XLR input.
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- New User U Staff on Apr 1, 2019
That has to do with your amp, not the sub. Most amps don't have XLR out.
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- Charles G on Mar 31, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2019
Not the question and irrelevant. Sub amp is in this sub and my 'system' (& others not wading in the consumer audio pool) have stereo balanced (XLR) output channels. My question remains unaddressed.
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- New User U on Mar 31, 2019
The question does not depend on the sub, your question is irrelevant. Input to the sub depends on the output from the receiver. Check your receiver manual.
You seem to "think" that you know better than I do as to what equipment I have. You would wrong. I have a dbx Driverack PA+ speaker management system (final out from a rack of EFX gear) which has XLR balanced outs ONLY (including RIght bass and Left bass channels). No amp. No receiver - ALL studio gear, not consumer grade or home theater stuff. Perhaps someone who actually understands the question will answer it. I sure hope you don't waste more of both of our ti me with further irrelvancies
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- New User U on Mar 31, 2019
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Can you add maximum SPL in the various modes (THX, etc.) to the spec sheets for all of these new subwoofers? Thanks!
Jason G
on Sep 2, 2017
Monolith by Monoprice 10" THX Select Certified 500 Watt Powered Subwoofer
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BEST ANSWER: We will be adding CEA-2010 @2M burst and RMS measurements by frequency in the near future.
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- New User U Staff on Sep 5, 2017
BEST ANSWER: We will be adding CEA-2010 @2M burst and RMS measurements by frequency in the near future.
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For long term, is a pair of tens as good as the twelves at normal listening levels? Main application music. And what is the trade off in sealed mode vs using an actual high quality sealed subwoofer? And how accurate musically is vented mode vs sealed?
A shopper
on Sep 21, 2017
BEST ANSWER: All the Monolith subwoofers are very musical, and I think you will find them to be tight, even in ported mode. The main trade off in sealed vs ported is output down low.
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- New User U Staff on Dec 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: All the Monolith subwoofers are very musical, and I think you will find them to be tight, even in ported mode. The main trade off in sealed vs ported is output down low.
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- New User U Staff on Dec 12, 2017
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Is the 10" driver cast or stamped steel?
A shopper
on Oct 31, 2017
BEST ANSWER: All the Monolith subwoofer drivers are cast aluminum not stamped steel.
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- New User U Staff on Oct 31, 2017
BEST ANSWER: All the Monolith subwoofer drivers are cast aluminum not stamped steel.
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is there financing?
A shopper
on Dec 2, 2017
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Are there any issues with placing the subs on their side? The THX 12 and THX 15 height will get too close interfere with my screen and make reflections. Particular concern of amplifier air flow and over heats?
A shopper
on May 14, 2018
Monolith by Monoprice 10" THX Select Certified 500 Watt Powered Subwoofer
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BEST ANSWER: No issues, you can place the subwoofer on its side.
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- New User U Staff on May 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No issues, you can place the subwoofer on its side.
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What is the warranty on the amp and woofer?
A shopper
on Sep 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item would have a 5 year warranty, including anything inside of it.
This item would have a 5 year warranty, including anything inside of it.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item would have a 5 year warranty, including anything inside of it.
This item would have a 5 year warranty, including anything inside of it.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 21, 2019
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Can it be placed on the side?
A shopper
on Sep 28, 2018
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Is the 10 inch THX subwoofer 120 VAC only, or can it run on European/Asian 220 VAC with replacement power cord?
New User U
on Nov 19, 2018
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If I bought the 10" THX Monolith would it combine well with another future purchase of say the other two sizes of Monolith THX subwoofers or would it be better to stick to the same size?
A shopper
on Jan 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: All the Monolith subs feature the same general acoustic principles and would blend well together.
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- New User U Staff on Jan 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: All the Monolith subs feature the same general acoustic principles and would blend well together.
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Im thinking about buying a 10" and then later adding another monolith THX sub.
Would having two different sizes be a mistake or should I stick to the same size when I add my next one?
Would having two different sizes be a mistake or should I stick to the same size when I add my next one?
New User U
on Jan 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: All the Monolith subs feature the same general acoustic principles and would blend well together.
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- New User U Staff on Jan 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: All the Monolith subs feature the same general acoustic principles and would blend well together.
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When I run Yamaha YPAO calibration for my setup and the Monolith 10" sub is set to THX Reference Level, my receiver thinks there is no sub present. Do I need to go into the calibration results and manually add the sub, or am I doing something wrong?
New User U
on Feb 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I'm not extremely familiar with YPAO, but you may need to turn up the gain on the subwoofer so the system recognizes the subwoofer is there, or manually add the subwoofer before beginning calibration. Other auto EQ systems have a function where you set the subwoofer output level manually to 75dB before it will calibrate.
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- New User U Staff on Feb 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I'm not extremely familiar with YPAO, but you may need to turn up the gain on the subwoofer so the system recognizes the subwoofer is there, or manually add the subwoofer before beginning calibration. Other auto EQ systems have a function where you set the subwoofer output level manually to 75dB before it will calibrate.
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my dbx driverack has stereo (L&R) balanced subwoofer outs as XLR - how can those be accommodated (input) with only a single XLR in ? - btw, have no need/use for daisy chaining 'nonsense' but balanced stereo inputs would be a major step in the right direction!
A shopper
on Mar 31, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You would have to make your stereo XLR into an Y-XLR adapter to a mono signal.
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- New User U Staff on Apr 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You would have to make your stereo XLR into an Y-XLR adapter to a mono signal.
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Is there a voltage switch between 110V and 230V?
A shopper
on Mar 31, 2019
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Are the in-house CEA-2010 numbers listed in THX mode or Extended mode?
A shopper
on Mar 4, 2018
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Is the 19.7" depth measurement including the grill? If not what is the total depth with the grill installed?
New User U
on Feb 27, 2019
Where near San Francisco can I hear it?
Ivan B
on Mar 31, 2019
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Neighbor upstairs complains on vibrations. Would you recommend a product that would reduce those vibrations?
Ivan B
on May 3, 2019
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Seems great so far. It’s hard for me to get super enthusiastic over a subwoofer review, but I will do my best:Sounds good. I am using this mostly for music, not TV, but works well for both.Auto-off works reliably. Starts silently from standby. No annoying front sided indicator lights.I was torn between this and the sealed version. I choose this due to deeper bass response based on specs, but I probably would have not been able to tell the difference at the levels I’m listening (low). I listened with the port plugged or not and both were fine.Needless to say, it’s not going to win any style awards (nor is any other sub that is if Conventional design). I can’t decide if I would have picked a woodgrain or gloss finish if it had been available. I have toyed with painting it white, but there just isn’t a good way to make it unobtrusive without Hiding it behind a screen or something
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Love the sub BUT...
The sound quality and cabinet are very nice, it overall looks of decent quality. The attached feet on the bottom do a great job sitting on carpet, I don't feel like I need after market ones. Even my wife commented it sounds higher quality and more precise than my prior one.
With that being said day one of my Monolith 10 I had a bad amp and or pcb board. Monoprice did take good care of me and cross ship me a brand new one. They seriously need to consider though sending out direct replacement parts, many of us buying these are capable of the repair. Having to box up the bad sub and sending it all back is a pain, no matter how smoothly it goes. If it was the 15 then even worse, plenty of people can't do that solo.
Something to consider Monoprice, your other competitors are doing this so it only makes sense.
With that being said day one of my Monolith 10 I had a bad amp and or pcb board. Monoprice did take good care of me and cross ship me a brand new one. They seriously need to consider though sending out direct replacement parts, many of us buying these are capable of the repair. Having to box up the bad sub and sending it all back is a pain, no matter how smoothly it goes. If it was the 15 then even worse, plenty of people can't do that solo.
Something to consider Monoprice, your other competitors are doing this so it only makes sense.
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We will be implementing an amplifier replacement program in the near future.
May 20, 2019
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Sounds great, and fits perfectly into the built-in cabinet we are using for the entertainment center.
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Yeah, just buy it !
I absolutely love this thing ! I was a bit on edge thinking that I should have gotten the 12", but this one rattles the house quite nicely. I use it only for movies with a Yamaha YAS-108 soundbar and I am very happy with the performance. I've tried it with and without the port plug and I prefer the tightness of the bass more with the port sealed. I almost bought the SVS 10"....I'm sure it's a great sub, but I think I made the right choice with Monolith and will continue to buy audio gear at MP.
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Awesome Sub!
Replacing a PS12 that started humming all the time. This is bigger, badder, and better!
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Neighbors love it too
The Monolith 10 is a MONSTER !!! Liked the first one I bought so much I bought another one. Already had the neighbors over to tell me how much he liked it
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Love the THX mode and price thank Monoprice great sounding sub,keep up the great work
Bought this just because I wanted to create a THX lifestyle so I started with the most important thing for that and is this amazing looking 10 inch wish u could’ve gotten the biggest and baddest but couldn’t really afford it and that’s another reason why I got this sub,nice settings in the back specially the THX modes, a bit heavy,Overall I would recommend this to anybody looking for an affordable sub that can pack a punch I was upgrading from 2 Sony 150W and this one alone is enough thanks Monoprice for taking the time to make the best home sub I’ve heard in my 27 years, even though big and heavy my girlfriend let me have it at the house and loves how the sub looks.I was fully convinced because I read the Audioholics review and all they said was positive things about this so and there u have it guys.
Without the grill looks sexier to me lol
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So far so good.
A great sounding subwoofer. I would suggest that Monoprice consider letting people change the Amp or other parts rather than sending the unit back if one has problems. The weight is so heavy and most people who buy a product like this have some knowledge on how to change parts. I would also suggest that Monoprice keeps the amps and speaker parts in stock. It will be easier for the consumer and cheaper to do this for Monoprice if service is ever needed. Polk, and many others do this.
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Monstrous, crisp, bass.
Buy it during the 20% off sale, you won't find a better subwoofer for the price.This thing does not fail to impress during each performance.
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