I've purchased and installed several Monoprice in-wall speakers/subwoofers over the years. All of them had grill covers that were flush with the wall so you the underlying speaker wasn't visible.

I purchased this subwoofer and noticed that there was a gap that would show the black speaker underneath and contacted customer support. They were really helpful and processed an exchange. The replacement came and had the same issue. I contacted Customer Support and was told it was likely an issue with a "batch" and there was little they could do other than refund my money (which I did).

Then around the holidays there was a nice sale so I bought two more. Unfortunately, they both are the exact same. I went ahead and installed one of them (see photos). Still deciding what to do, but wanted to share my experience for other potential buyers.

Otherwise, the speaker sound/build quality seems great.

Purchased this to replace the 10? alpha installed in an outdoor patio 5.1 system paired with 6.5? alpha series. The alpha was good but not overly accurate, distorted at higher volumes, and the grille liked to rattle.

This little 8? is amazingly clear and tight at all ranges. I have had it installed for less than 2 hours and it sounds awesome. I?m sure after break in and adjustments it will only sound better.

If you are torn between this and the alpha and can afford this one get it. Build quality is unbelievable the grill is far superior and the sound quality is awesome. Ive had multiple monoprice home theater setups and have always been impressed this one by far is the cleanest sound yet.

I will likely be replacing my 2 12? klipsch in the house with the dual 8? Version very soon. Maybe 2 ??

For those wondering 150rms at 4ohms dimensions are now listed for cut out dimensions.