In this review, we will be comparing LX-10SUB MKII and SW-15, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Mission and Wharfedale. 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 Wharfedale SW-15 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the Mission LX-10SUB MKII and Wharfedale SW-15 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Both Mission LX-10SUB MKIIand Wharfedale SW-15 have a single woofer setup however the Mission LX-10SUB MKII's woofer is 10-inch whereas the Wharfedale SW-15 features a 15-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
LX-10SUB MKII has a frequency range of 40-200 Hz whereas SW-15 has a frequency range of 30-120 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the SW-15 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
Subwoofer Speakers
High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both Mission LX-10SUB MKII and Wharfedale SW-15 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
Size of a speaker can sometimes become 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 Wharfedale SW-15'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 Wharfedale SW-15 has external dimensions of 570.0 x 493.0 x 615.0mm ( 22-7/16inch x 19-3/8inch x 24-3/16inch ) .
Wharfedale SW-15 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 181mm wider, 123mm taller and 208mm deeper than Mission LX-10SUB MKII.
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 Wharfedale SW-15 is approximately 3032.0cm2 / 470.0inch2. The LX-10SUB MKII requires 58% less surface area than the SW-15 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 Wharfedale SW-15 weighs 31.57kg / 69.5lbs. This makes the SW-15 97% heavier than the LX-10SUB MKII.
Here is a comparison of how LX-10SUB MKII and SW-15's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
 High Frequency Response |
200k Hz
vs
120k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
447mm
vs
570mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1269cm2
vs
3032cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Woofer Size |
15 inches
vs
10 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
30 Hz
vs
40 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
Mission LX-10SUB MKII |
Wharfedale SW-15 |
| Brand |
Mission |
Wharfedale |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
200 watts |
400 watts |
| Frequency Response |
40-200 Hz |
30-120 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
200-watt RMS |
400-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
350-watt RMS |
n/a |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
15" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper |
Paper |
| 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") |
570.0mm (22.4") |
| Width |
312.0mm (12.3") |
493.0mm (19.4") |
| Depth |
407.0mm (16") |
615.0mm (24.2") |
| Weight |
16.00kg (35.2lbs) |
31.57kg (69.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
3 Years |