Following its five recently released THX Certified Subwoofers, Monoprice has announced the addition of two more models, the M-210 and M-212. What makes these subwoofers different is that instead of one driver, each sub packs in two drivers. This provides home theater fans with powerful bass without taking up a lot of floor space as the two drivers are stacked within the enclosure.
The new Monoprice Monolith dual driver subwoofers are offered in 10-inch and 12-inch sizes. Let’s take a look at what they offer (in addition to the dual drivers).
What Both Subwoofers Have in Common
THX Ultra Certification: This means that these subwoofers have been submitted and passed THX standards for application and performance. The M-210 and M212 have both been certified THX Ultra which means they are optimized for use in rooms of up to 3,000 cubic feet in volume.
Lots of Power Output: 1,000-watt (RMS)/1,800-watt (Peak) using a Claridy DSP1000 Class D amplifier with DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
Driver Design: Each subwoofer has two recently developed high-excursion drivers capable of handling the above-mentioned power output without distortion.
Flexible Port Design: The port on each subwoofer can be used in an open or sealed setup.
Monolith M-210 Dual Driver THX Subwoofer
Product Number: 38545
Driver Number and Size: 2 x 10-inches.
Driver Material: 2 layer long fiber pulp/glass fiber cone x 2
Voice Coil: 60mm, with high-temperature aluminum wire and black anodized aluminum bobbin construction.
Magnet: 144 oz ( 2 x 72 oz)
Enclosure: High-Density Fiberboard (HDF) that is horizontally and vertically braced. 1 slot-style front-mounted port is provided that can be used open or sealed.
Frequency Response (-6db) with Extended EQ Operation
- Sealed Port: Not Recommended
- Vented Port: 16-200 Hz
Frequency Response (-6db) with THX EQ Operation
- Sealed Port: 20 – 200 Hz
- Vented Port: Not Recommended
Harmonic Distortion: Less than 3% from 20-100 Hz (90dB @ 1m reference point)
Variable Level Control: +15/‑20 dB
Crossover Control: Inline/Bypass variable from 40 to 160 Hz.
Phase Control: 0 to 180 degrees variable (used to match the in/out motion of the subwoofer driver to the rest of the speakers in your system).
Inputs: 2 RCA, 1 XLR
Outputs: 1 XLR
Signal Turn On: Selectable always on or Auto-Detect.
Auto Turn Off Time: 30 minutes
Dimensions: 23.6″ x 17.7″ x 36.4″ (600 x 450 x 925 mm)
Weight: 162.0 lbs. (66.5 kg)
Finish: Black Ash
Monolith M-212 Dual Driver THX Subwoofer
Product Number: 38544
Driver Number and Size: 2 x 12-inches
Driver Material: 2-layer long fiber pulp/glass fiber cone x 2
Voice Coil: 60mm x 2, with high-temperature aluminum wire and black anodized aluminum bobbin construction.
Magnet: 144 oz total (2 x 72 oz)
Enclosure: The enclosure is made of High-Density Fiberboard (HDF) that is horizontally and vertically braced. The port that is provided can be used open or sealed.
Frequency Response (-6db) with Extended EQ Operation
- Sealed Ports: Not Recommended
- Vented Ports: 16-200Hz
Frequency Response (-6db) with THX EQ Operation
- Sealed Ports: 20-200Hz
- Vented Ports: Not Recommended
Harmonic Distortion: Less than 3% from 20-100 Hz (90dB @ 1m reference point)
Variable Level Control: +15/‑20 dB
Crossover Control: Inline/Bypass variable from 40 to 160 Hz
Phase Control: 0 to 180 degrees variable (used to match the in/out motion of the subwoofer driver to the rest of the speakers in your system).
Inputs: 2 RCA, 1 XLR
Outputs: 1 XLR
Signal Turn On: Selectable always on or Auto-Detect.
Auto Turn Off Time: 30 minutes
Dimensions: 36.4″ x 17.7″ x 23.6″ (925 x 450 x 600 mm)
Weight: 174.2 lbs. (79.0 kg)
Finish: Black Ash
Price & Availability
The M-210 Dual 10-inch Driver Monoprice Monolith THX Ultra Certified Subwoofer (Product Number 38545) is available for $1,299.99 at Monoprice.com.
The M-212 Dual 12-inch Driver Monoprice Monolith THX Ultra Certified Subwoofer (Product Number 38544) is available for $1,799.99 at Monoprice.com.
Also, check out our other recent Monoprice Monolith Subwoofer and Speaker Reports:
Monoprice Shakes Things Up With Two New Massive THX Subwoofers
Monoprice Monolith THX Subwoofers Shake The Foundation
Monoprice Monolith Encore Home Theater Speakers Are Very Affordable
