THX Sub on the cheap? Monolith 8" THX Subwoofer Review!

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00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Design And Specs
04:00 - The Assignment
04:12 - What It Gets Right
07:16 - What It Gets Wrong
11:56 - Frugality Grade
13:07 - Recommendations
15:46 - Outro

[@armanafshar6599]

Great video - I found the conclusion very helpful.

[@carewser]

I got a THX sub years ago for $120 Canadian, the Logitech Z623 and before you laugh, I know a guy that said it outperformed their 12" Klipsch sub. It's a little powerhouse of a sub!

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Yah, my buddy had that sub back in the day. It really was a powerhouse! I am not sure how low it dug, but it got LOUD!

[@carewser]

@@TheFrugalAudiophile I've lived in two different houses that it rattled

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

@@carewser Well, rattling a house does not necessarily constitute a good sub. It just means it hits a frequency on which something in your house resonates.

[@carewser]

@@TheFrugalAudiophile I didn't say it was the sub to end all subs I was basically just saying for the money it's amazing. Even if just the sub were $120 it would be an excellent deal as it has a 130 watt RMS amp but it includes 70 watt satellite speakers as well. Find me another sub that can do what it does even without satellite speakers for that price

[@bpalpha]

The new Jamo C 910 sells for about $200, do you think you'll get one for testing? I was hoping to hear a slightly better review as it seems like a good budget subwoofer.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

The Monolith 8" really is a good sub despite the few issues I noted. I should have said in the video that I plan to keep it and use it in my desktop 2.1 setup. I may pick up a C 910 or 912 for testing one day. From what I a tell by the specs I don't think it would hit quite as low as the Monolith. It might have a greater SPL at all other frequencies tho.

[@EveryDayJay415]

How do you like this vs your Jamo S810?

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Unfortunately, I don't have S 810 anymore. The monolith sub is specced to hit a lower frequency a greater SPL. I think the monolith is a little tighter too, especially in sealed mode.

[@ChadAV69]

How low does it really go in eq1? They have one of these for only $200 open box and I’m thinking of getting it

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

If I recall, I got around 25Hz in room with EQ1 -- which is plenty for music and almost enough for home theater. $200 is a pretty good deal, but they do go on sale new for cheaper every once in awhile. I got my for $173! If you can wait a bit for a sale then I would. If you need it now, $200 for open box is a pretty good price! Make sure it has the same 30 day return policy and 3 month warranty as a new one just in case.

[@supergrissi]

@@TheFrugalAudiophile So, which is it? 173 bucks or 177 bucks, as you say in your video? :) I assume, there's nothing wrong with your ears, but are you aware, that the sound volume and quality is all over the place in this video? I guess, it's learning by doing? Maybe you went too frugal (new word for me), with your microphone or some other equipment? I wish you all the best on this channel and in its/your future. :)

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

@@supergrissi Yah, I didn't realize my mic was unplugged at first and I did not want to re-record the first part. I did fix it fairly early in the video tho. Since it's just my voice I didn't think it was that big of deal.

[@jukingeo]

Just looked this up on Amazon.and it is $350 now...wtf, why? Every time you turn your back the price keeps.going up on stuff. Ridiculous.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

It is! Inflation is getting the audio industry too I guess. It does occasionally go sale on Monoprice's site.

[@jukingeo]

@@TheFrugalAudiophile Yes, it is ridiculous. It is really getting out of hand, especially with hi-fi audio equipment. I am putting together a new sound system for my computer and the speakers I want to get for the mains needs a sub. I don't want a bit sub either and this Monoprice sub looks like it would fit the bill. But now it is $100 more than from your review.