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Monitor Audio Silver W-12 vs KEF KUBE 10b Comparison
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Monitor Audio Silver W-12

Powered Subwoofer | 20-120 Hz

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Powered Subwoofer | 24-140 Hz

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Monitor Audio Silver W-12 vs KEF KUBE 10b Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Silver W-12 and KUBE 10b, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Monitor Audio and KEF. 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 Silver W-12 and KEF KUBE 10b first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Monitor Audio Silver W-12 Key Specs

  • 12" C-CAM Woofer
  • 20-120 Hz Frequency Response
  • 500 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:20.14kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 355.0" x 13-7/16" x 17-1/2"( 355.0 x 342.0 x 445.0mm )

KEF KUBE 10b Key Specs

  • 10" Not given Woofer
  • 24-140 Hz Frequency Response
  • 300 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:17.50kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 372.0" x 14" x 15-5/8"( 372.0 x 356.0 x 397.0mm )

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the Monitor Audio Silver W-12 and KEF KUBE 10b 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 Monitor Audio Silver W-12and KEF KUBE 10b have a single woofer setup however the Monitor Audio Silver W-12's woofer is 12-inch whereas the KEF KUBE 10b features a 10-inch woofer.

Frequency Response

Silver W-12 has a frequency range of 20-120 Hz whereas KUBE 10b has a frequency range of 24-140 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 20Hz, the Silver W-12 can go slightly deeper then the KUBE 10b's min frequency of 24Hz.

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

Monitor Audio Silver W-12
KEF KUBE 10b
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

Monitor Audio Silver W-12
KEF KUBE 10b
Min
Average
Max

Cabinet Type

Both Monitor Audio Silver W-12 and KEF KUBE 10b have Acoustic Suspension type cabinets. 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.

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 Silver W-12's and KEF KUBE 10b's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Silver W-12 has external dimensions of 355.0 x 342.0 x 445.0mm ( 13-15/16 x 13-7/16 x 17-1/2inch) whereas KEF KUBE 10b has external dimensions of 372.0 x 356.0 x 397.0mm ( 14-5/8 x 14 x 15-5/8inch) .

Monitor Audio Silver W-12 is 14mm narrower and 17mm shorter than KEF KUBE 10b but it is also 48mm deeper.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Silver W-12 and KEF KUBE 10b in scale.

Monitor Audio Silver W-12 vs KEF KUBE 10b Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Silver W-12 and KEF KUBE 10b Size and External Dimensions

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 Silver W-12 is approximately 1521.9cm2 / 235.9inch2 and base area of the KEF KUBE 10b is approximately 1413.3cm2 / 219.1inch2. The Silver W-12 requires 8% more surface area than the KUBE 10b which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Silver W-12 weighs 20.14kg / 44.3lbs and the KEF KUBE 10b weighs 17.50kg / 38.5lbs. This makes the Silver W-12 15% heavier than the KUBE 10b.

Here is a comparison of how Silver W-12 and KUBE 10b's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.

Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver W-12
KEF KUBE 10b
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Max

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver W-12?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Silver W-12:
  • Powered sub
  • 6-feet AC power cord
  • Grille
  • Auto setup mic (w/ attached 19.5-feet cable)
  • 10.75-feet Mono minijack cable
  • 4 Feet
  • Owners Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • What's in the Box of KEF KUBE 10b?

    Here are the items that come with the KUBE 10b:
  • Powered subwoofer
  • 6.5-feet AC power cord
  • Speaker-level input block
  • User Manual
  • Important Safety Information
  • Warranty Information

  • Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver W-12 over KEF KUBE 10b
    Woofer Size 12 inches vs 10 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 20 Hz vs 24 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Height 355mm vs 372mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Reasons to choose KEF KUBE 10b over Monitor Audio Silver W-12
    High Frequency Response 140k Hz vs 120k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Base Surface Area 1413cm2 vs 1521cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 750USD vs 2100USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Wireless Operation Optional vs No Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless
    Monitor Audio Silver W-12 vs KEF KUBE 10b Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Monitor Audio Silver W-12 KEF KUBE 10b
    Brand Monitor Audio KEF
    Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
    Max Amplifier Output 500 watts 300 watts
    Frequency Response 20-120 Hz 24-140 Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 500-watt RMS 300-watt RMS
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 12" 10"
    Woofer Composition C-CAM Not given
    Tweeter Size - -
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Crossover Frequency n/a 40-140 Hz
    Firing Direction front front
    Physical Specs
    Height 355.0mm (14") 372.0mm (14.6")
    Width 342.0mm (13.5") 356.0mm (14")
    Depth 445.0mm (17.5") 397.0mm (15.6")
    Weight 20.14kg (44.3lbs) 17.50kg (38.5lbs)
    Enclosure Acoustic Suspension Acoustic Suspension
    Grille Yes n/a
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Other
    Parts Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 2 Years 2 Years

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