RSL Speedwoofer 10s vs Monoprice Monolith 10inch
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- Trying to decide between RSL Speedwoofer 10s and the Monoprice Monolith 10inch? Check out this video to determine which subwoofer you should buy based on your listening needs.
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i just love when he says the monolith " It's Business! LOL. great comparison, btw.
😂 thanks!
I was able to audition both and the Speedwoofer stayed in my second home theater. It's closer at being a 50/50 sub than the Mono. The midbass is very very punchy which is where the majority of effects for movies are! It actually hit me harder in the chest than the mono. If you do not care about music or mid bass slam for movies go for the Monolith, My HSU VTF-15 MK 2 is in my main theater and a perfect 50/50 sub.
Great comments! Thanks 😊
Would you recommend the HSU VTF over the RSL 10s for music? I can't decide between getting two 10s or two VTFs
@@ArthaxtaDaVince777 For just music go for the 2 10's. Great punch brother! The HSU does both great but not as punchy for music. The RSL is made for music and the HSU is a 50/50 sub.
@@docwho10th88 Awesome. Thanks brother!
I have 2 of the new Mk 2 RSLs, they hit very hard and go very low but most importantly they are extremely musical in my.. pretty potent system.
I just ordered 2 myself. Will there be a difference over 2 ML Dynamo 700s? 300rms 600 watts peak.
Love these kind of videos! One sub vs another. One speaker vs another. Wish more ppl would make vids like this.
Would be nice to have some sort of measurement to determine a winner instead of fun vs business
Check out the actual reviews for each sub, I give a 1-5 rating in different categories
Thanks for the great review. I chose the Monolith M10-S 10" THX.
For anyone that's not familiar, the Monolith is also available in a completely sealed enclosure which is not as tall as the ported version reviewed here. Speaking of fun in sampling music, I do know exactly what you mean. Not only am I experiencing all kinds of new subtle sounds from old music, but surprisingly discovering a lot of low frequencies in TV shows as well. Which was totally unexpected, and pleasantly surprising. I had no idea they were so much low frequencies effects used in the TV shows these days.
As for music, I'm not just getting a whole new low frequency experience, but also a bit cleaner highs too, since the SW takes some of the low frequency stress off my satellites. I can comfortably hear the string bass in Tchaikovsky's Symphony #5 with a bit more woodwinds without having to increase the volume to neighbor complaining levels.
Thanks for the testimonial!
Krane Which monoprice did you get...the sealed or the other one? Did you audition the RSL Speedwoofer 10S in your home?
@@dry509 I did not audition the Speedwoofer, I decided purely on the reviews including the one above. I originally attempted to purchase the RSL based on those high reviews, but they were out of stock at the time, so I got the sealed Monolith instead. I chose sealed due to their claims of superior musicality and linear curve. However, to be honest there's not a lot of (non specialty) music down that low.
Unless you're a reviewer, the only way to compare them side by side is to buy them all, and send them back if you're not satisfied. Although you're responsible for return shipping, so that could prove to be expensive.
Krane Thank you. I primarily will be using it for movies btw.
@@dry509 You're welcome. Its been a while since I've had decent speakers and a subwoofer, so when I connected mine I was pleasantly surprised at all the low-end that even the typical TV shows now have to offer. The bass comes on so gradually its memorizing. I even added DVDs to my Netflix subscription in recognition of getting all the bass that my new SW has to offer (I'm watching Aquaman right now and loving it).
The bass from the Monolith M10-S 10" is clean and accurate and never boomy or fatiguing -- which is what I prefer -- nor does it ever feel strained. Although I have to admit I'm pretty conservative with the volume and never go past the 1/4 mark. Anymore and it would just be too much for my small 9X16 listening area. I've been auditioning them now for going on a month, and have zero complaints so far.
Monoprice gives you a 30 day no question asked return, but this one is definitely a keeper. Do let us know what one you choose, and how you like it.
Thank You for the review. I have really been looking at the Speed Woofer but my use is almost exclusively home theater so this helps me narrow down which subs are optimized for what.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey bro, your audio quality has been consistently low for your videos and I see why... Your lav microphone is too far down your shirt, try clipping it where your top bottom is... That microphone is designed for very close monitoring, you'll hear the difference on your next recording... Nice video otherwise, I think the Monoprice is ugly like the Batmobile, but it's geared towards home theater... The Speedwoofer 10s is indeed sweet with music but just doesn't dig as deep... I think aesthetics will win out with most buyers though, especially those with wives lol
Thanks for the tip! I’ll try that on the next one!
Home Theater Hobbyist sure no probs, I'm a 24 year television broadcast journalist, I've used those quite a few times lol... Oh BTW I'm all the way in Jamaica. Good job so far, been watching your growth.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate good and honest feedback.
Home Theater Hobbyist that's the only way we'll improve. If you're interested in us having a further convo about advancing your production hit me up at cassiuswatson@gmail.com or on Instagram or Facebook
There are at least a dozen Batmobiles. Anyway, the Monolith won't win any beauty contest, but I though it look the best of the two. Being understated allow it to "quietly" fit into any decor without offending.
The Speedwoofer on the other hand, screams for attention. But I don't buy a SW because of the way it looks. In fact, I'd much rather hide it if I could. As far as anyone would know, I just have a pair of really, really good bookshelf speakers -- also Monolith.
Kind of strange that the Speedwoofer 10s would sound better for music or louder in mid-bass. In that 50-80Hz range they are about equal in output. Below that the Monolith 10 has an output advantage and at 25Hz it has more than double the output capability. Added on top of that is the Monolith 10 plays with low distortion. I've never heard the Speedwoofer 10s, but the Monolith 10 is an incredibly clean and accurate sub. It's a great music sub and can even be operated sealed. Not sure how the Speedwoofer is even close. The more obvious comparison would be between the Monolith 10 vs. SVS PB-1000 and the Speedwoofer 10s vs. the Emotiva BasX S10.
MIX_MASTER_ ICE that's a perfect comparison man
Thanks!
Because unless you have heard the RSL, you cant make assumptions. I have two RSL Speedwoofer 10S's and let me tell you. The chest pounding hard slam of the RSL's is for real. There is certain music I test subs out with and specific scenes in movies. These have more mid bass slam than most subs i have heard or owned. I had the SVS PC2000 and the RSL's hit harder than that. Now they dont energize a room with deep powerful bass like the SVS but they are sure hard hitting and quick.
@@jeffadams9699 Interesting. There is certainly more to subs than the measurements. I have a Klipsch SPL-150 (15" ported) and a JBL S120pii (12" ported) and both subs are very good but the JBL has significantly more mid-bass kick drum chest slam. Listening to Metallica's black album makes it very obvious. I am considering replacing the JBL with two Speedwoofers because I want to maintain good music punch but clean up some of the JBL bloat. I'm also considering the dual Rythmik L12's or perhaps JL Audio. Any thoughts?
I thought "mid bass" is the enemy being that it can be localized and make room placement a nightmare (thus requiring a pair). I'd go MonoPrice all day. The entire point is nailing down the 15-40 hz range which separates the avg crap sub/'me too' crowd from the best.
Which is why SW come with crossovers.
Thank you for comparing these two! RE: the RSL's mid bass punch: do you think that could be replicated by EQ'ing any other sub to play a little louder in that freq. range?
Yes EQ could help. I would be careful as you don’t want to add any distortion but it’s a good idea to play around with it.
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Thanks!!!!
How does RSL speedwoofer sounds in comparison to Q acoustics Qb12?
How would you compare monolith 10 vs svs pb1000 pro?
I haven’t tried the pb1000 pro so I can’t say for sure. But……since it includes the Svs app it should be more tunable to the preferences of the user. Soo that should make it better than the monolith but again I haven’t tried it myself.
Tbh this opinion I feel is very subjective as the fact that you say it's better for mid punchiness, but that's essentially the tower speaker midbass drivers job to do. I feel for my application with Polk s60 towers and a monolith 10 it'd be the perfect match since the towers already go down to 26hz and are very responsive In midbass so the monolith would take care of the low low bass the towers cannot hit. I wouldn't add puncher bass as it's kinda redundant imo
Excellent job with the review Sir, as usual!
Thank you
Excellent discussion question. Thanks for this.
You’re welcome
which has a better punch? which has a tighter sound?
Thank you, you've helped me decide which sub to choose. Random question though, do you use power conditioners for your setup?
Good question, I don’t use power conditioning.
Can you review the TruAudio subs one day.. love your simple to the point reviews too BTW!!
I've added it to my list of potential review hardware, thanks for the suggestion!
@Home Theater Hobbyist Great job bro & Is the Monoprice Monolith better thin the HSU VTF-2 MK5 ? Sorry about asking so much I just want to have your expertise.
No problem at all, I like the Monolith because it plays deep but I noticed it didn't play mid range bass as well as some other subs including the HSU.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist thanks bro Ill stay with the HSU VTF-2 ! ;-)
Excellent review can you advise me on the connection of the monolith to a Marantz receiver with an LFE input .I'm not certain what type of cables are required for connecting this sw. Thanks
I’m torn between the Monolith 10, RSL 10S and PB1000! Of these 3 which would you say had the least amount of vibrations and “boominess” felt in the home? My wife hates that subwoofer thumping sound and the walls shaking from my current subwoofer.
I'd probably go for the PB1000 followed by the 10s. The PB1000 is probably a little "smoother" than the other two. I talk about the PB1000 here: th-cam.com/video/QPZzdoTfrg8/w-d-xo.html
Hello. Wonderful review. I also watched your (multiple) review of the Hsu subwoofer, and I feel you love that subwoofer a lot. But I'd like to ask how a dual RSL compare to the Hsu... Thanks.
I do like the HSU but I think dual RSL would be super fun and handle music a little better than the HSU. The VTF-2 would play deeper though.
Which would you personally own?
Probably the Speedwoofer, it was so fun to listen too!
What subwoofers would you recommend that perform in between these two for both music and home theater?
Svs pb1000
I love ya man! Great review...keep up the great work.
Thanks!
Not sure you’ll respond to this video due to its age, but… I actually just bought both of these subwoofers for my living room Denon X4500H home theater. Do you think they will go good together once I integrate them into Audyssey MultX32 etc.? By the way I just subscribed.
Thanks for subscribing. I think they can work together you’ll just have to put in the time setting them up and making adjustments so they can blend. That may also include crossover adjustments so one is dedicated to low low notes while the other is handling slightly higher bass notes.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist exactly my plans. Thanks for your reply. 👍
Great videos. High five from India.
I would like to know how to connect an amplifier to a receiver
Some receivers can operate as preamps. But you have to pay a lot of money for that. Which is why most don't.
Would using TWO Monolith 10" improve the mid bass delivery ?
Not sure what you mean by improve but two will more evenly distribute the bass throughout your room. So the bass will sound more even in more seats.
I am having a hard time choosing between the PB 1000 and Mono 10". I own a pair of Kanto Tuks which have an active crossover at 80hz + built in DSP. The 5.25" aluminum drivers can only go down to 50hz so i'm missing out on alot. I mainly play video games, watch movies and TV series. I rarely listen to music outside of movies but have a song in mind for comparison.
" Dune Official Soundtrack | Paul's Dream - Hans Zimmer | WaterTower " When this played in the Imax showing I was sent to another dimension. Between 3:00-4:30 there is a nice undertone of bass that really sucks you in but around 4:45-5:20 there is some quick / precise bass notes that really hit you in the chest.
I'm pretty much looking for a sub that can handle this really well. Do you think I'm better off with the PB 1000 or the Mono 10"?
I think the PB1000 is a little better all around choice. Choose the monolith if you want nice deep bass.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist going with the PB 1000. It’s 400$ on the SVS outlet sale.
Nice! Enjoy 😊
Can you combine both in a system and what would be the outcome?
A) You can have as many SW as you want. B) Your neighbors would call the police on you.
Which is the best for party music,svs pb1000 vs rsl 10s..?please give me some idea...thanks
Oooooh good question!!! I'd probably go 10s.
I can’t decide between these two ahhh I like accurate punchy bass but I also like deep base for movies what about dual speedwoofers vs dual monolith which would you chose ?
I guess it comes down to your habits if you’re mainly watching movies go Monolith but if you’re mainly doing music go dual Speedwoofer.
Sorry to add to your conundrum but I did try the SVS Pb1000 and I think it is a nice balance of both movies and music. 😀 m.th-cam.com/video/QPZzdoTfrg8/w-d-xo.html
Home Theater Hobbyist I think I may have to go monolith the rsl just dosent go low enough for me and I seen the Svs driver and it was a stamped basket made me kind of skeptical about it now vs the monolith cast basket beefy driver plus monolith can be sealed or ported
Nice 👍🏾 respond to this thread once you get them and let me know what you think about them.
What is the purpose of that port plug? nice review by the way!
If you don't want your Bass Too Boomie, what less distortion , plug the hold
Sealed SW have more resistance and tend to need a lot of power. Porting is a designed alternative to get really low and really loud while keeping the power requirements within reason. The negative is that the port may vibrate and increase distortion when playing very low. They also may be boomy, which is a love or hate characteristic.
I'm torn so maybe you could help?! I have a pair of JBL Studio 590s (dual 8in woofers) and currently use dual JBL 550p's (Sealed 10in Sub) 300rms/600 peak. Does it matter which sub does mid bass better when my x over point is at 80hz anyway? I'm looking to replace the JBLs...
No, the mid bass shouldn't matter much when the crossover is 80Hz.
I have had both and to me and my room the THX was hands down better in every way. If you have to room get the THX.
Even for music?
@@CoomerGremlinDGGfan To me yes. The THX can do so much more the the RSL. If sapce is a concern the you have to go with the RSL. If you have the space I would get the THX. I now own a pair of the THX 10's and a pair of the 13 Ultra's. If you can't tell I like the BASS. The BASS on the Monolith's are fantastic. 🔊🔊
@@OffTheWallreviews I don't know whether to get the 12 or 13" monoliths for my home. Which would you suggest? I plan on going to duel eventually when I save up enough for a 2nd one. My current set up consists of ls50 meta speakers with a purifi eigentakt power amplifier. The room I'm putting it in is medium sized but fairly open. I want a sub that's really good for both music and tv but if I had to choose one purpose it would have to be music.
@@CoomerGremlinDGGfan That all being said check out the SVW SB3000, I think that would be a home run for you. SVS makes some nice subs. Look up the reviews on them.
@@OffTheWallreviews you know what.... I think you're probably right about svs. But why the sealed over the ported?
A little off topic.... but would you go with dual monolith 10 thx or dual HSU VTF 2 MK5?
Dual Hsus!!! A bit more tunable than the monolith 10.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist right... but performance wise.... how do they compare?
First off I haven't tried it but here are my thoughts.......I think dual HSU's would do better a better job with both movies and music playing a little more detail in both when compared to dual Monolith's. I'm not saying dual monoliths is bad, I just think dual Hsu would be better. Which looks better? Dual Monoliths 😁
The model is 10 cost a lot more than the speed woofer I couldn't find any monolith 10 for the price you said
Prices have probably changed since I made that video several years ago.
I’d like someone to chime in and maybe compare the Klipsch SPL 150 15” subwoofer vs this 10” Monolith subwoofer. As they both seem to have roughly the same amount of output, yet the Monolith is a 10” and costs $900 LESS then the Klipsch 15” subwoofer. I got the Klipsch subwoofer on sale for $740(retails for roughly $1400).
A bit of a strange comparison, but I have owned the SPL-150 as well as the RSL Speedwoofer 10S, but not the Monolith. I don't own either anymore but both were actually quite good. The SPL-150 hit ***significantly*** harder and deeper than TWO Speedwoofer 10s's. However just like the reviewer said, the RSL has more mid-bass punch and the 10" is quicker. I liked the dual 10's better in a music system than the SPL-150 but even the big sub wasn't slow or sloppy for music. It can definitely do it, especially electronica type stuff. I got the SPL-150 for a good price too. If you have a medium or large size room and are doing movies, keep the SPL-150. I've heard a lot of subs. It's well worth $740 if you have the space. If you have a smaller room and more emphasis on music, look toward the other two subs.
@@JPWinters Hey man, you look like you know your subs, would you recommend two RSLs for music listening or 2 HSU VTF2s. The HSU go deeper but I don't know of they can be as musical as the 10s. I'm looking for the best musical subs I can find. The only step up from RSL I have found is maybe the REL subs which go over over $1k each.
@@ArthaxtaDaVince777 Thanks. I've heard 3 HSU subs. None of them were good for music in my opinion. To me they sounded slow, to put it simply. One of them even bottomed out. For music & under 1k, the following subs are tighter and overall better for music than the RSL: Rythmik L12, Rythmik F12-400, REL HT-1205. There are others, but it depends on your room size & how much of a basshead you are? The Rythmiks will go deeper, the REL will be faster. The HT-1205 is the fastest sub on the market. Personally I don't think the REL T series are a good value. Not enough output and not enough extension.
@@JPWinters Thanks for the reply bro. I listen to mainly Rock, Jazz, Prog and Metal. I'm not much of a bass head, I prefer accuracy, speed and tone. Which sub do you think would be best for accuracy and detail. I'm pairing them with my Focal Aria 948s.
@@ArthaxtaDaVince777 The VTF2 would've definitely not been a good match, I think you would've hated them. The RSL would've been better, but still not a good match. Definitely stick with a sealed design. Since electronica is not one of your main genres, all 3 subs I listed will be plenty low enough. The 3 subs listed will be much more similar to each other than different, and it's splitting hairs now. There is no wrong choice between those 3. 1205 wins speed, Rythmik wins tone. Accuracy up for grabs depending on your definition. Those Focal towers are very nice! Modern metal can get pretty low these days, my choice would be the Rythmik F12 or F12-400.
Damn, this is 32kg and almost 50kg (I'm assuming packaged weight)
I am worried about resolution of the bass and the quickness. The Monolith would probably loosen up over time but I have the feeling the RSL would be the better all rounder for me since I do half and half duty with my setup between music, and tv, movies...etc.
From what you said, the RSL is probably the right move.
What if you do both, music and movies???
Go for the RSL. You won't be disappointed when watching movies and music will sound great!
Can you Test the Rythmik Audio
LV12F Direct Servo subwoofer??? If already, how does it compare???
Yeah I own both, and that's true. The speedwoofer is better overall. The monolith 10 is better only with movies.
Can you hook them both up and get the best of both worlds or are you better off having 2 of the same?
Just run a second room correction profile ...
For pure direct stereo, higher end receiver allow that such as anthem
Great review on point
Thanks
Which do you think would work better in a desktop environment, if you can recall?
Thanks!
Probably the Speedwoofer
Are these better than pb2000-pro?
I haven't heard the SVS PB2000-pro but based on my experience with the PB2000, I'd say no. The PB-2000 pro has more output and probably plays deeper than both of these can.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist thanks for the info.. where u from bud?
I live in South Carolina. What about you?
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist vancouver bc, canada
How do they compare to your HSU subwoofer?
The Hsu goes lower with a bit more clarity and has more output for a given volume by virtue of being a larger sub. I do enjoy music a bit more with the RSL.
Home Theater Hobbyist so what one do like the best?
I still like my Hsu the best, then the Rsl because it was such a fun experience, then the monolith
Hi how about the Svs pb2000..?
Home Theater Hobbyist do you enjoy the rsl more than the hsu for music? Is the mid bass output similar in you opinion?
This or PB1000?
The PB1000 is more balanced overall but the Monolith plays nice and deep.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist So as a first sub, should I get the SVS or the Monolith? My eyes are glued to the SVS for quite a while now... 😁
Svs
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Okay, thanks!
@@borisatanasov518 The PB1000 was my first sub too and love it (...and still have it actually....along with a Jamo 10 inch)
you don't need more subs...it's time to get a projector!
😁😁 that’s something I think about adding probably a few years off
Monoprice has a much cheaper amp
Exelent vídeo 👌👍
Thanks
No problems breathing there, eh?
Not that I heard
Sir. I am home theater big fan but no mony pleas give me avr receiver pleas gift used avr
I just Subbed ,,, see what I did there?
😁
They both look good, But Monoprice is a monster.
Yeah I like it too!
Only because its next to the speedwooder. Alone its pretty underrated even in my small living room.
man u really have a problem with ur audio
My volume to low?
Home Theater Hobbyist yeah very low volume
teeffaa81 he'll get it fixed, I gave him the remedy
Thanks someone else mentioned that as well, I’m going to change my mic position and up the level in the next one, thanks for letting me know
The only useful thing I out of the review was one was fun and the other in another way. Just bad. Try listening to Sean of zero fidelity he's one of the best reviewers..........
You need to write down what your going to say. It's fun doesn't cover much about the piece. You need more experience doing this type of reviews. I found it pretty bad..........