Monoprice SW-15 15in 600 Watt RMS (800 Watt Peak) Powered Subwoofer
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Can I seal the port up for better performance?
New User U
on Feb 16, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Correction. It is ported. I've had it for two months and didn't realize this. The porthole does have a smooth inner ring for plugs. It would be safe to say you can plug this one.
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- Peter L on Feb 17, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 6, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Correction. It is ported. I've had it for two months and didn't realize this. The porthole does have a smooth inner ring for plugs. It would be safe to say you can plug this one.
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- Peter L on Feb 17, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 6, 2021
This sub is not ported. It's completely sealed.
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- Peter L on Feb 17, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 6, 2021
I would not seal the port up, it limits the excursion of the driver, just set up the sub with the gain at about 10 o'clock position, and the crossover about 50 Hz.
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- Stan on Feb 17, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 31, 2022
I’m sure you could make a foam puck and seal it up… but ours arrived in non working condition so we’ll never know..
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- New User U on Apr 5, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 4, 2022
This sub is designed as ported. As such, volume of box is optimized for a port.
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- Robert S on Feb 17, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 1, 2021
I can't answer this because I run with my port open.
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- val t on Feb 19, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 16, 2022
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What room volume is this rated for?
A shopper
on May 27, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Sub is something very ependent on placement and if you are on a raised floor you will feel it a lot more than a slab.
Cable for a large family or living room but at thre bargain price don't expect real "tight" sound.
Cable for a large family or living room but at thre bargain price don't expect real "tight" sound.
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- Robert S on May 27, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 1, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Sub is something very ependent on placement and if you are on a raised floor you will feel it a lot more than a slab.
Cable for a large family or living room but at thre bargain price don't expect real "tight" sound.
Cable for a large family or living room but at thre bargain price don't expect real "tight" sound.
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- Robert S on May 27, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 1, 2021
Do know volume but my room is 13 x 36 and has more than enough power. Remember to run on a separate receptacle, it draws a good bit of juice, but that's a good thing
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- Stan on May 27, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 31, 2022
Dont get so worked up over it. Its just a budget friendly thump maker, its not the slightest bit musical, and it surely is not powerful, you get what you pay for
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- John D on May 27, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2021
Since this unit has an amp it plays quite loud, but the back of the unit dials to adjust the volume to your personal taste.
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- David H on May 27, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 22, 2021
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There's no LFE INPUT, but can I Just use the White - OR - Red RCA for LFE .1 signal ?
K G
on Nov 7, 2020
The white rca by itself is an LFE designed to run a single connection to your reciever. It says line/LFE White only will give you slightly less strength but better lows....signal.
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- New User U on Jan 29, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 28, 2021
You control the LFE with the build-in crossover and your stereo reciever.
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- New User U on Nov 17, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 27, 2021
Ditto on that previous answer. I am using a Y cable.
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- Peter L on Feb 17, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 6, 2021
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I notice the PEAK power rating was added to the title and specs at some point after, is there any change or update/clarification on the frequency response, for a 15 inch at 600w RMS, I would think it goes lower than 30Hz?
K G
on Nov 25, 2020
BEST ANSWER: In room will be lower than 30Hz for sure.
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- New User U Staff on Nov 25, 2020
BEST ANSWER: In room will be lower than 30Hz for sure.
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- New User U Staff on Nov 25, 2020
Oh yeah buddy they go nice and low.
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- New User U on Nov 17, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 27, 2021
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Does using a RCA Y-Cable to the Subwoofer's RCA inputs give the sub more signal?
K G
on Nov 30, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes. Running the signal with just one RCA cable to the SUB-IN input on the sub will decrease the output quite considerably. I tried with both RCA connected and single RCA connected and the output difference is very audible.
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- Nabil Z on Dec 14, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes. Running the signal with just one RCA cable to the SUB-IN input on the sub will decrease the output quite considerably. I tried with both RCA connected and single RCA connected and the output difference is very audible.
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- Nabil Z on Dec 14, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2020
yes I highly recommend it and they are like $5 on Amazon. I haven't tried wiring it to the high side using speaker-level inputs.
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- New User U on Nov 17, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 27, 2021
Cool - this answers my question of how to get more sound volume out of the sub ++++
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- Bruce L on Feb 17, 2022
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2022
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Would this be appropriate to use with a Digital Piano?
Frank M
on Jan 21, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Not as the only speaker. It lacks the frequency response required to output the audio range of your typically digital piano, but certainly as an addition to a full range speaker, it is very capable. However, keep in mind it weighs 66 lbs.
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- Brian S on May 21, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Not as the only speaker. It lacks the frequency response required to output the audio range of your typically digital piano, but certainly as an addition to a full range speaker, it is very capable. However, keep in mind it weighs 66 lbs.
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- Brian S on May 21, 2022
A great addition to the audio performance of your Digital Piano. Sincerely, Dean
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- SDM on Jan 22, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2020
No, you need a full dynamic range speaker
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- Charles A on Jan 21, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 7, 2020
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Better than dayton15 & is it good for music????
A shopper
on Nov 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The idea that smaller subs are better for music is absolutely false. Smaller subs do not move faster and the lighter cone does not make it "light on its feet." An accurate sub will work for both movies and music. If a sub sounds better for music, it is often because it does not extend as deep or play as loud. You can always turn down the volume of the sub, and ideally, use an EQ device like miniDSP to adjust the response to suit.
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- Greg W on Jan 9, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The idea that smaller subs are better for music is absolutely false. Smaller subs do not move faster and the lighter cone does not make it "light on its feet." An accurate sub will work for both movies and music. If a sub sounds better for music, it is often because it does not extend as deep or play as loud. You can always turn down the volume of the sub, and ideally, use an EQ device like miniDSP to adjust the response to suit.
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- Greg W on Jan 9, 2021
I tried it on both movies and music but not extensively with diverse music. It's pretty good for movies and I liked it for music but I think the 12" is better for music or even the 10" because the cone will be much lighter and motor structure would be easier to move quickly since music demands a sub that is light on its feet. Check my quick review here
https://youtu.be/6SvZiDwYhDU
https://youtu.be/6SvZiDwYhDU
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- Nabil Z on Dec 14, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2020
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Is it better than the Dayton 15 & is it good for music? Yes
New User U
on Nov 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I have never heard the Dayton 15 but these sound amazing with movies. They did shake mirrors on the wall up stairs listening to music
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- New User U on Nov 17, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 27, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I have never heard the Dayton 15 but these sound amazing with movies. They did shake mirrors on the wall up stairs listening to music
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- New User U on Nov 17, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 27, 2021
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Does this work on 240V mains or only on UWA 110V?
A shopper
on Dec 3, 2020
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Do I need a receiver in between my TV and the subwoofer?
A shopper
on Jan 17, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes, unless your TV has a subwoofer output.
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- New User U Staff on Jan 18, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes, unless your TV has a subwoofer output.
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Do I need receiver in between my TV and the subwoofer?
New User U
on Jan 17, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes, unless your TV has a subwoofer output.
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- New User U Staff on Jan 18, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes, unless your TV has a subwoofer output.
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Is the 600 watts listed RMS or peak? Also, I'm a little surprised that the given the size of the woofer and the wattage the low end of the frequency range isn't lower than 30 HZ. Any explanation of why this is?
A shopper
on Oct 5, 2020
Monoprice SW-15
This sub is a 15 inch and it says 600watt but.. I don't think it is 600watt it's probly 250w - 300watt(?) Also in the manual is says "Bass Reflex with down firing port" I'd think a 300watt~ 15 inch would go lower than 30Hz, Please let us know if the 30Hz spec is a mistake, or if it's just an early-product phase placeholder? My guess is it's lower than my BIC F12 - 12 inch - 150 watt - 25Hz .. let us know in response thank you
This sub is a 15 inch and it says 600watt but.. I don't think it is 600watt it's probly 250w - 300watt(?) Also in the manual is says "Bass Reflex with down firing port" I'd think a 300watt~ 15 inch would go lower than 30Hz, Please let us know if the 30Hz spec is a mistake, or if it's just an early-product phase placeholder? My guess is it's lower than my BIC F12 - 12 inch - 150 watt - 25Hz .. let us know in response thank you
K G
on Nov 7, 2020
can you add a picture of the bottom of the subwoofer please? - thanks
K G
on Nov 7, 2020
Will the 'SW' series subs be sold (also) through amazon(fulfilled) once they're in stock? Current ETA for your site says: ETA 11/16/2020 - Also would it be better to buy 2 Direct / here?, as opposed to 2 on amazon?? You could offer 'buy 2 Subs' option on amazon also though?
K G
on Nov 9, 2020
What is your methodology for measuring the frequency response?
Michael C. Y
on Nov 17, 2020
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In what direction are the physical measurements taken? How wide (across the surface where the woofer is located) is it?
Mark F
on Jan 5, 2021
Is it already filled with poly?
A shopper
on Jan 24, 2021
Can this work as a musical instrument sub for keyboard?
A shopper
on May 2, 2021
I live in Hawaii, is the 30 day money back still available?
A shopper
on Apr 28, 2022
I just purchased a Yamaha receiver A-S801 100 watt per channel for music only (no theatre surround sound). Is this a good choice for a subwoofer?
A shopper
on Jun 8, 2022
Mine died just after a year. The power light flickers on and off. Tried new cables, different outlets.. nothing. Any way to fix/troubleshoot this thing? Using same cables/outlet on a different subwoofer works. This one just does nothing.
Greg B
on Jun 17, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5
Best for the money
Purchased this 15" to replace an old JBL 12". The 15" is significantly louder and more boomier. For the money it's hard to beat. I might just buy another one.
Best for the money and fills my living room with more bass than the 12 inch jbl.
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Rated 5 out of 5
absolutely love it.I bought two of these for my 17x28 ft lrm & fills entire room.It is without question THE BEST VALUED SUBWOOFER out there.
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Rated 4 out of 5
I've never felt so low.
Definitely good value. Fills out the low end without being boomy. Some concerns about the amp failing based on feedback from others.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Plenty Of Power Makes This Loud And Moves A Lot of Air
This subwoofer is substantial. It is big, heavy, and gorgeous looking. Using my Yamaha's built-in speaker EQ optimization (YPAO) I had this sub's volume at half level and the Yamaha still set it's gain to -8 db. Mind you, I'm powering my speakers with Monoprice's phenomenal high-power Monolith 7X amplifier, which the Yamaha set the gain to 0 (zero) on the other speakers.
Also, this sub readily outputs down to 25 Hz, not the 30 Hz advertised. This 15" sub is a BEAST. For the price it is utterly and absolutely unbeatable.
It is not without it's flaws. For my home theater I think it may be too much. I play my music LOUD, but if the AVR is subtracting 8 db when the sub's volume is set at half, the sub has way too much power. My prior sub, also a 15", was set with volume at full and the amp added 10 db! Secondly, this Monoprice sub's beautiful enclosure is too large to occupy the same space as the prior 15"'s spot in my home theater. Lastly, and this could be a problem with my environment, I get a 60 Hz hum from this sub. I suspect I could set the volume at 25% and eliminate it entirely, but from my perspective I should hear no hum from a digital amplifier. I am not ruling out something wrong with my wiring, but my main speakers do not emit any hum.
All things considered, Monoprice has another home run with this sub. I don't know how they do it, but however it is they manage their sourcing, they are certified geniuses.
Also, this sub readily outputs down to 25 Hz, not the 30 Hz advertised. This 15" sub is a BEAST. For the price it is utterly and absolutely unbeatable.
It is not without it's flaws. For my home theater I think it may be too much. I play my music LOUD, but if the AVR is subtracting 8 db when the sub's volume is set at half, the sub has way too much power. My prior sub, also a 15", was set with volume at full and the amp added 10 db! Secondly, this Monoprice sub's beautiful enclosure is too large to occupy the same space as the prior 15"'s spot in my home theater. Lastly, and this could be a problem with my environment, I get a 60 Hz hum from this sub. I suspect I could set the volume at 25% and eliminate it entirely, but from my perspective I should hear no hum from a digital amplifier. I am not ruling out something wrong with my wiring, but my main speakers do not emit any hum.
All things considered, Monoprice has another home run with this sub. I don't know how they do it, but however it is they manage their sourcing, they are certified geniuses.
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Rated 5 out of 5
If you want a really good powered sub with deep bass this is the sub for you I'm really impressed with the sound I will be buying me another one
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Rated 5 out of 5
NEIGHBORS GET ROCKED TO SLEEP SOMETIMES!
This sub was long overdue when I bought it. I own 14 Monoprice 8" powered studio monitors. All of them are driven by a huge 5 manual Digital/Hauptwerk Organ console. The bass from 32" pipe organ pipes resonates as they should and you always feel the bass presence-even at lower volumes.
SW 15 UNDER ORIGINAL SONY 10" SUB.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Bass
I love it just the right amount of bass I need
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Rated 5 out of 5
Very good sub for the price if you have the space.
Very smooth sub. Goes down to 25hz fairly easily in room, hits 30hz and above almost effortlessly. Great for music as well as movies.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Big boom in a big package
Let's be real, this took care of two of my needs, it shakes by whole house when I want it to with no noticeable distortion. It also serves as a corner table and we put a lamp on it and some coasters to set the brew on it. I love it and would recommend to anyone that has the room for it. It is huge so just be ready for it to literally replace a corner table spot.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Very good bargain
Great sounding sub for the price
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