Short answer: the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V, if you are buying new. The Funkywaves FW 12.X measures as well as it (#117 vs #118 of 143 subwoofers, 3.9/5 vs 3.9/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V is still sold new at $2,050.
Why pick the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 106.9 dB at 20 Hz and 116.5 dB through 40-80 Hz. The catch: The 624.8H x 449.8W x 549.9D mm cabinet and 106 lbs (48.1 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
The case for the Funkywaves FW 12.X: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 110.0 dB at 20 Hz and 116.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The tradeoff: The 609.6H x 368.3W x 609.6D mm cabinet and 115.1 lbs (52.2 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
Buy the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V new; the Funkywaves FW 12.X is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Independent CEA-2010 testing records 106.9 dB at 20 Hz and 116.5 dB through 40-80 Hz.
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Independent CEA-2010 testing records 110.0 dB at 20 Hz and 116.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V | Funkywaves FW 12.X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,050 | $999 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #118 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #117 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 98.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 104.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 106.9 dB | 110.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 107.9 dB | 115.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 110.8 dB | 115.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.2 dB | 117.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 116.7 dB | 116.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 116.8 dB | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 118.5 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 118.6 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 116.7 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 116.5 dB | 116.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 24.6”H x 17.7”W x 21.6”D (624.8 x 449.8 x 549.9 mm) | 24”H x 14.5”W x 24”D (609.6 x 368.3 x 609.6 mm) |
| Weight | 106 lbs (48.1 kg) | 115.1 lbs (52.2 kg) |
| Warranty | 10/5 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | - |
| Country | Norway | Canada |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 13.8” (351mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Inputs | XLR (balanced), RCA | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| RCA Input | Yes | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
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