In this review, we will be comparing CW10 and A100P, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Monitor Audio and JBL. 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 Monitor Audio CW10 and JBL Stage A100P first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the Monitor Audio CW10 and JBL Stage A100P 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.Monitor Audio CW10and JBL Stage A100P have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 10" drivers.
Frequency Response
CW10 has a frequency range of 32-135 Hz whereas A100P has a frequency range of 35-150 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 32Hz, the CW10 can go slightly deeper then the A100P's min frequency of 35Hz.
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
The Monitor Audio CW10 has a Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension aka Sealed type subwoofers have enclosures that are sealed hence no ports or holes exists on the cabinet. Sealed designs helps to provide more accurate and tight bass responses compared to ported designs. On the other hand the JBL Stage A100P have Bass reflex type enclosure.
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 Monitor Audio CW10's and JBL Stage A100P's external dimensions. Monitor Audio CW10 has external dimensions of 318.0 x 307.0 x 375.0mm ( 12-1/2 x 12-1/16 x 14-3/4inch) whereas JBL Stage A100P has external dimensions of 359.0 x 337.0 x 435.0mm ( 14-1/8 x 13-1/4 x 17-1/8inch) .
JBL Stage A100P is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 30mm wider, 41mm taller and 60mm deeper than Monitor Audio CW10.
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 Monitor Audio CW10 is approximately 1151.3cm2 / 178.5inch2 and base area of the JBL Stage A100P is approximately 1466.0cm2 / 227.2inch2. The CW10 requires 21% less surface area than the A100P 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 Monitor Audio CW10 weighs 12.61kg / 27.7lbs and the JBL Stage A100P weighs 13.66kg / 30.1lbs. This makes the A100P 8% heavier than the CW10.
Here is a comparison of how CW10 and A100P's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
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What's in the Box of Monitor Audio CW10?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of CW10:
Powered subwooferGrille (pre-installed)4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)6-feet AC power cord10-feet Mono-minijack cableOwners ManualWarranty CardSafety Instructions
What's in the Box of JBL Stage A100P?
Here are the items that come with the A100P:
Powered subwooferGrille6-feet AC power cord4 Spike feetOwners ManualWarranty CardImportant Safety Instructions
 Low Frequency Response |
32 Hz
vs
35 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Port Position |
Front
vs
Rear
|
Gives more flexibility placing close to walls |
 Height |
318mm
vs
359mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1151cm2
vs
1466cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 High Frequency Response |
150k Hz
vs
135k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Price per pair* |
240USD
vs
1325USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Monitor Audio CW10 |
JBL Stage A100P |
| Brand |
Monitor Audio |
JBL |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
400 watts |
150 watts |
| Frequency Response |
32-135 Hz |
35-150 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
400-watt RMS |
150-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
300-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
C-CAM |
Polycellulose |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
318.0mm (12.5") |
359.0mm (14.1") |
| Width |
307.0mm (12.1") |
337.0mm (13.3") |
| Depth |
375.0mm (14.8") |
435.0mm (17.1") |
| Weight |
12.61kg (27.7lbs) |
13.66kg (30.1lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Bass reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
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| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
1 Year |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
1 Year |