In this review, we will be comparing LX-10SUB MKII and SPL-100, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Mission and Klipsch. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Mission LX-10SUB MKII and Klipsch SPL-100 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
The sections below take each area in turn: driver and amplifier, frequency response, physical size and connectivity.
Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Mission LX-10SUB MKIIand Klipsch SPL-100 have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 10" drivers.
Frequency Response
LX-10SUB MKII has a frequency range of 40-200 Hz whereas SPL-100 has a frequency range of 27-125 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 27Hz, the SPL-100 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the LX-10SUB MKII's min frequency of 40Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both Mission LX-10SUB MKII and Klipsch SPL-100 have Bass Reflex type cabinets. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Mission LX-10SUB MKII's and Klipsch SPL-100's external dimensions. Mission LX-10SUB MKII has external dimensions of 447.0 x 312.0 x 407.0mm (17-5/8 x 12-5/16 x 16inch) whereas Klipsch SPL-100 has external dimensions of 418.0 x 358.0 x 478.0mm (16-7/16 x 14-1/16 x 18-13/16inch).
Mission LX-10SUB MKII is 46mm narrower and 71mm less deeper than Klipsch SPL-100 but it is also 29mm taller.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Klipsch SPL-100 needs about 35% more floor or shelf area. Klipsch SPL-100 is 71mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Mission LX-10SUB MKII is 29mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Mission LX-10SUB MKII is approximately 1269.8cm2 / 196.8inch2 and base area of the Klipsch SPL-100 is approximately 1711.2cm2 / 265.2inch2. The LX-10SUB MKII requires 26% less surface area than the SPL-100 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The Mission LX-10SUB MKII weighs 16.00kg / 35.2lbs and the Klipsch SPL-100 weighs 16.82kg / 37lbs. This makes the SPL-100 5% heavier than the LX-10SUB MKII.
Here is a comparison of how LX-10SUB MKII and SPL-100's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
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 High Frequency Response |
200 Hz
vs
125 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Base Surface Area |
1269cm2
vs
1711cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Low Frequency Response |
27 Hz
vs
40 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
418mm
vs
447mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
399USD
vs
499USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
Size, drawn to scale
Both subwoofers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same floor and pushed back to the same wall, so the bigger one visibly takes more of the room.
Klipsch SPL-100 needs about 35% more floor area. Klipsch SPL-100 stands 71mm further into the room. Mission LX-10SUB MKII is 29mm taller.
| General |
Mission LX-10SUB MKII |
Klipsch SPL-100 |
| Brand |
Mission |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
200 watts |
200 watts |
| Frequency Response |
40-200 Hz |
27-125 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
200-watt RMS |
200-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
350-watt RMS |
450-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper |
Cerametallic |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
30 - 150Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
447.0mm (17.6") |
418.0mm (16.5") |
| Width |
312.0mm (12.3") |
358.0mm (14.1") |
| Depth |
407.0mm (16") |
478.0mm (18.8") |
| Weight |
16.00kg (35.2lbs) |
16.82kg (37lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
2 Years |
No single best subwoofer here. Your room, where the box can physically go, and whether this is mainly for films or mainly for music will settle it long before the specs do.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | B | Klipsch SPL-100 goes deeper - 27Hz against 40Hz. A real difference, though most music has little content below 40Hz. |
| Amplifier power | evenly matched | Much the same amplifier (200W vs 200W RMS) - under 1dB apart. |
| Driver area | evenly matched | Near-identical radiating area (10" against 10"). |
| Enclosure | evenly matched | Both are ported designs, so they roll off in much the same way. |
| Cabinet size | depends | Mission LX-10SUB MKII is about 21% smaller by volume. In a subwoofer that is a real trade rather than a preference: box volume is how you get output low down without a bigger amplifier. |
| Price | B | Klipsch SPL-100 costs less - $399 against $499, about 20% less. |
A Mission LX-10SUB MKII B Klipsch SPL-100
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both subwoofers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Klipsch SPL-100 has the edge on paper, though not by much. The "depends" rows are more likely to decide this than the score is.
One thing outweighs everything above: where the subwoofer stands. Room modes can add or remove 10dB or more at a given seat, which is far larger than any difference on this page. Before spending more, try the sub in two or three positions - the crawl test, where you put it in the listening seat and crawl the room to find where the bass sounds best, costs nothing and usually beats an upgrade.