Reddit reviews Monoprice 12 Inch 150 Watt Powered Subwoofer, Black (109723)

Any way you slice it, $400 for this soundbar with Android TV built-in is a terrible deal.

My biggest problem with this soundbar is that you will be relying on JBL for software updates. This is a company with zero track record for software development and support. Until they can prove they are competent at this, it is a nonstarter for me.

The second thing is that the price simply does not justify the convenience of having an Android TV box built into the soundbar. If it was $100-200, I would understand. But at $400, the competition and alternatives are way too fierce.

If I am being generous, I would say this soundbar is on par with the Yamaha YAS-108. I seriously doubt it though. I'll give them the benefit though. This is a $200 soundbar.
A Mi Box S is $60. This bring the total value of having two separate items to $260. Is it really worth the $140 price difference to have them built into a single item?

Another alternative for $400 would be to start a proper home stereo audio setup. Once again, $60 for a Mi Box and $340 for audio equipment. You can buy a cheap amp, a couple of bookshelf speakers, and a subwoofer for that price. That would be the beginning of your very own home theater setup:

• $34 Class D Stereo Mini Amp (You can actually get a much better amp and still be well within budget)
  
  
• $110 Stereo Bookshelf Speakers and Speaker Wire
  
  
• $120 12-inch Powered Subwoofer
  
  Ultimately, for less than $400 you can either get a much better soundbar or a beginner audiophile setup and still get an Android TV box.

The method you choose to get the signal into the sub depends on the sub and the inputs that is has. If you want a good budget sub I would look at these. They all have RCA inputs and speaker level in and outs so you're wiring will be easy.

1. Dayton Sub 1000 $120 - Great entry level all around sub. It's good for music and movies but won't reach super deep. It's a compromise of price, size, and performance.
   
   
2. Dayton Sub 800 $100 The little brother of the one above. Great for music and adequate for small room HT use just don't expect the lowest stuff to come though.
   
   
3. Monoprice 12" $140 - This is a larger sub but will go lower than the above two. If you're a fan of large bass, rap, or EDM you might want to go wtih this one. This guy will also work for HT use.
   
   If you go with a split signal you need to control the volume with the source once you get the sub level matched to the amp. If you use speaker level inputs the amp can also control the volume of the sub once you get it level matched. I think I would go with the speaker wire inputs as I like having that ability to control both with the amp but that's just me.
   
   Keep in mind to that you will also have to set the xover on the sub to a level that blends it well with your mains. It's a pretty easy process and should only take a few minutes.

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The Micca sub isn't available on amazon.ca
How is the monoprice 9723?

So basically. I start to get into high-end audio, I was originally going to get a Micca OriGain and RB42's with Dayton SUB-800 (Was waiting for restock). Then I find a bunch of nice stuff in my mom's garage (Onkyo TX-NR609 and an RCA-RTD3133 (speakers and sub only)). Now I have/setting up a 7.1 Surround Sound System. I want to add some Micaa RB42's as my front L/R speakers, Micca RB42-C as my center channel speaker, and the remaining 4 RCA speakers as my surround speaker L/R and back speaker L/R (I will upgrade the RCA speakers over time to nicer ones), using these speaker stands. Here are some of my questions/problems

1. Is this the right setup microphone for my receiver? and, will it smooth out all the different speakers?
   
2. My receiver is plugged into my PC through HDMI, so will it use my PC's DAC or my receivers? Also, a 3rd monitor shows up when I plug in my receiver (I have 2 monitors), is this normal?
   
3. Which subwoofer? Dayton Audio Sub-800 or Monoprice 12" 150W. The room is only 14x12ft, so Is a larger subwoofer even necessary? Also, I don't really want to spend more than $150 on a subwoofer.
   
4. On page 6 of the Onkyo RX-NR609's manual, it says • 100 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC) • 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC) • 175 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA). What does all this mean, is there a way to switch the ohms or wattage? because my RTD3133 speakers say 6 Ω on the back. I already have 2 RTD3133 connected to the TX-NR609 and everything is working fine, but I don't want to blow the speakers out (will the setup microphone set the wattage and ohms to each speaker accordingly?)
   
5. What banana plugs and cables do you guys recommend?
   
6. What are your recommendations? What should I change/add?
   
   Max budget is $500USD, I would prefer to buy most of the stuff of amazon or using PayPal.
   
   Thanks

Looking to play music from a computer. Any and all commentary on this set up is welcome. What's the optimal cable set up for the following components:

Modi 2 Uber DAC

Yamaha R-S202BL Receiver (Will occasionally play music through bluetooth from the receiver.)

ELAC B6 Debut

Monoprice 12 Inch 150 Watt Powered Sub

The Modi 2 is still in the mail... So I'm thinking USB to Modi, RCA to Receiver. Is this ideal?

Also, my Receiver doesn't have a dedicated "subwoofer" output... I've just been using the RCA Out.

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Powered-Subwoofer-Black-109723/dp/B00AJHAZZ4/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=monoprice+subwoofer&qid=1568657332&s=electronics&sr=1-3

Something like this - look on the back where it has "line in" and "line out". You'd have source > line in, then another cable going line out > line in on your speakers. It allows the signal to pass through the subwoofer while it plays the low end.

There are workarounds depending on the subwoofer and the connections it will have. You could in some cases split the connection but since each has their own volume knob controlling the volume can get kind of complicated. Adding a line level volume controller before it goes to the sub would be simple and cheap, but you'd just have a lot of wire involved.

Thanks! Here's my sound system:

Micca center speaker

Micca bookshelf speakers

Fluance speakers in the rear

Monoprice subwoofer

Denon receiver

Disclaimer: I have the technological wherewithal of a crustacian, so I have no clue if this is optimal or not, but it works good for me.

For what it is going to cost you to get this working, you can get a powered sub that will do a MUCH better job... I went with the Monoprice 9723 myself, mainly because it seems to be a decent sub for the cost compared to anything else in that price range. I plan to go to a SVS 1000 or 2000 eventually, but I have to save up a bit for that upgrade.