Monitor Audio Vestra – Affordable Subwoofers with Excellent Bass
08.05.2025 06:44 | ~1 minute read
The well-known acoustics manufacturer, Monitor Audio, has released three new active subwoofers of the Monitor Audio Vestra series - W10, W12 and W15. All of them are equipped with proprietary speakers with aluminum-magnesium alloy diffusers with a ceramic C-CAM coating with a long-stroke suspension and can develop impressive sound pressure.
The Monitor Audio Vestra W12 and W15 models use a triple suspension for greater control and accuracy of bass notes, in addition, the woofers of these models are distinguished by improved ventilation and the use of larger voice coils wound with high-purity copper.
Specifications
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Subwoofers — Monitor Audio Vestra W10
Model name
Vestra W10
Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
19
Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
200
Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)
N/A
Impedance (Ohms)
N/A
Has internal amplification
Yes
Power amplifier requirements (W)
250
Size (sm)
34.4 x 33.0 x 36.0
Weight (kg)
13.3
Official link
All Monitor Audio Vestra subwoofers are equipped with built-in D-class amplifiers. The Monitor Audio Vestra W10 uses a 250 W amplifier, and the older Monitor Audio Vestra W12 and W15 - 500 W. The subwoofers' connectivity includes both an unbalanced stereo input on RCA connectors and an LFE input on an RCA connector. The Monitor Audio Vestra subwoofers' anti-resonance enclosures are made of 15 mm thick MDF boards (the front panel is 21 mm) and finished with a modern black or white vinyl film. The Monitor Audio Vestra W10 and W12 models feature a closed-box acoustic design, while the Monitor Audio Vestra W15 subwoofer uses a ported design.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Subwoofers — Monitor Audio Vestra W12
Model name
Vestra W12
Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
17
Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
200
Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)
N/A
Impedance (Ohms)
N/A
Has internal amplification
Yes
Power amplifier requirements (W)
500
Size (sm)
38.5 x 37.1 x 40.1
Weight (kg)
18.3
Official link
The recommended retail prices for the new products are: Monitor Audio Vestra W10 - $800 or €750, Monitor Audio Vestra W12 - $1,000 or €900, Monitor Audio Vestra W15 - $1,200 or €1,150.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Subwoofers — Monitor Audio Vestra W15
Model name
Vestra W15
Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
17
Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
200
Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)
N/A
Impedance (Ohms)
N/A
Has internal amplification
Yes
Power amplifier requirements (W)
500
Size (sm)
54.0 x 52.6 x 55.6
Weight (kg)
18.3
Official link
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