Monoprice
Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2
$849.99Cheaper
Best Subwoofers · head-to-head
Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 is cheaper at $849.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins ASW610
$1000
Which is better: the Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 or Bowers & Wilkins ASW610?
The Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 is the cheaper at $849.99. Get the Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 for the stronger spec sheet, the Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 | Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $849.99 | $1000 |
| Brand | Monoprice | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Released | — | — |
| Driver size (in) | 12 | 10 |
| Amplifier power rms (W) | 500 | 200 |
| Amplifier power peak (W) | — | — |
| Enclosure type | ported | sealed |
| Frequency response (Hz) | 17-200 | 27 to 140 |
| Amplifier class | class-d | class-d |
| Driver orientation | — | — |
| Room correction | No | No |
| Wireless input | No | No |
| Dimensions (in) | 25.8 x 16.7 x 22.8 | 12.2 x 12.2 x 13.66 |
| Weight (lb) | 98.34 | 27.6 |
Sources — Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2: monoprice.com (verified 2026-07-11). Bowers & Wilkins ASW610: bowerswilkins.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 and Bowers & Wilkins ASW610?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Driver size (in): Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 12 vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 10
- Amplifier power rms (W): Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 500 vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 200
- Enclosure type: Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 ported vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 sealed
- Frequency response (Hz): Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 17-200 vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 27 to 140
- Dimensions (in): Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 25.8 x 16.7 x 22.8 vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 12.2 x 12.2 x 13.66
- Weight (lb): Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2 98.34 vs Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 27.6
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Monolith by Monoprice M-12 V2
No sourced tester review yet.
Bowers & Wilkins ASW610
Only one whitelisted tester covers the exact B&W ASW610: What Hi-Fi, which named it Best subwoofer up to £700 (Awards 2011). They praise agile, well-extended bass and authoritative, musical output from a compact design, listing 'Nothing' under cons. It is a qualitative listening review with no lab measurements; no other whitelisted outlet covers this model, so no cross-source comparison is possible. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Agile, well-extended bass that belies its compact size; Authoritative, dynamic delivery blending power with musicality; Neat, well-made and well-equipped for the money.