Short answer: the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S. Both are rated 4.1/5 for sound quality (#82 and #86 of 143 subwoofers), and the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S costs $2,500 against $2,999 for the SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
What the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S does well: A sealed subwoofer with two 13.8 inch drivers and strong upper bass punch in a fairly compact cabinet. Watch for: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority.
What the SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution does well: A giant ported 17 inch subwoofer that digs extremely deep and plays earth shaking movie bass in large rooms. Watch for: At 166.9 lbs (75.7 kg), or 167 lbs (75.8 kg), with recessed feet that leave little clearance, moving or repositioning this cabinet is a two-person job at minimum.
Buy the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $499 less than the SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S | SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,500 | $2,999.00 |
| Ranked | #82 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #86 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 90.3 dB | 90.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 96.4 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 102.6 dB | 113.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 107.1 dB | 117.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 110.8 dB | 119.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.7 dB | 120.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 121.2 dB | 119.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.2 dB | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 122.3 dB | 118.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 121.4 dB | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 120.4 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.8 dB | 119.4 dB |
| Dimensions | 20.9”H x 16.5”W x 19.7”D (529.8 x 419.9 x 499.9 mm) | 20”H x 19.5”W x 21.2”D (508.0 x 495.3 x 538.5 mm) |
| Weight | 91.3 lbs (41.4 kg) | 166.9 lbs (75.7 kg) |
| Warranty | 10/5 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | - |
| Country | Norway | United States |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 2x 13.8” (351mm) driver | 17” driver, dual voice coil |
| Inputs | XLR (balanced), RCA | XLR (balanced, LFE/stereo), RCA (LFE/stereo) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | - | 76.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 107.0 dB |
| Frequency Response | - | 15-320Hz, ±3dB |
| Amplifier Power | - | 2800W RMS |
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