Monitor Audio has introduced a fresh lineup of subwoofers called the Vestra Series, offering three models—W10, W12, and W15—that are designed to balance performance and affordability. These new subs aim to make it easier for home theater enthusiasts and custom installers to get powerful bass without stepping up to the brand’s higher-priced Anthra range.
Even though the Vestra models are more wallet-friendly, they’ve been developed alongside the Anthra subwoofers and share a lot of the same design thinking. That means you’re still getting some of the acoustic engineering and smart design choices that Monitor Audio is known for—but in a more accessible package.
The names are simple and to the point: the W10 has a 10-inch driver, the W12 has a 12-inch one, and the W15 uses a 15-inch driver. All three use Monitor Audio’s C-CAM (Ceramic-Coated Aluminium Magnesium) cone material, which is lighter and more rigid than typical aluminum. The idea is to let the cone move more cleanly and efficiently, especially when the volume’s up and the bass gets heavy.
The W12 and W15 also get a triple suspension system, which helps control how the driver moves at very low frequencies. Add to that bigger voice coils made of high-purity copper and improved internal venting to keep heat down, and you’ve got some solid engineering that’s meant to keep performance consistent even during demanding use.
The W10 and W12 use sealed enclosures, which generally makes them easier to place around a room without affecting how they sound. The larger W15 goes with a ported enclosure for extended low-end response—something that home theater users will likely appreciate if they want more room-shaking bass.
Each Vestra model is powered by a Class-D amplifier, which is known for being compact and efficient. The W10 runs at 250 watts, while the W12 and W15 both step up to 500 watts. These amps are tuned specifically for each driver, and the power supplies have been built to match, which helps with both efficiency and sound quality.
In terms of setup, you’re getting unbalanced stereo RCA inputs, an LFE RCA input, and a 12-volt trigger, which lets the sub power on automatically when your AV receiver turns on. There are also DSP presets to help adjust the sub’s response depending on where it’s placed in your room—handy if you don’t want to dive into complicated calibration.
Monitor Audio hasn’t overlooked build quality here. The cabinets are made from 15mm MDF, internally braced for rigidity, and finished in matte black or matte white vinyl. The 21mm front baffles are painted matte for a clean, modern look.
Beyond looks, the construction helps reduce cabinet resonance, which is key to keeping the bass tight and clean. If you’ve dealt with boomy or muddy subs in the past, these design choices are meant to avoid that.
Here’s how the pricing breaks down:
That puts all three models well below the price of the Anthra Series, which starts at around $2,350. So, if you’ve been looking for a subwoofer that’s more budget-friendly but still built with care, this range could be worth a look.
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