BIC America PL-300 vs Klipsch SPL-120

Short answer: the Klipsch SPL-120. It ranks #18 of 145 subwoofers by sound quality at $429.99; the BIC America PL-300 ranks #63 and costs $450, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.

What the BIC America PL-300 offers: 12-inch triple-ported variable tuning with 350W RMS offers unusually low 20Hz extension under $500. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.

What the Klipsch SPL-120 offers: 12-inch ported with 300W delivers room-filling bass hitting nearly 118dB max SPL. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.

Buy the Klipsch SPL-120. It ranks higher for sound quality than the BIC America PL-300 and costs less, which settles it without a real tradeoff to make.

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

BIC America PL-300: $450 eBay

Pros: 12-inch triple-ported variable tuning with 350W RMS offers unusually low 20Hz extension under $500. Three-port design delivers more output than single-port competitors. Beefy amp ensures distortion-free sound.

Full BIC America PL-300 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	350W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	113.7 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	18"H x 15.2"W x 18.7"D (457.2 x 387.3 x 476.2 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, front
Frequency Response	15-200Hz
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 20 Hz	96.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	102.8 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	109.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	114.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	116.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	113.5 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	110.9 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	108.8 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	106.8 dB
Warranty	8/5
Weight	48.1 lbs (21.8 kg)

• Links
  • BIC America PL-300 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • BIC America PL-300 vs Monoprice SW-15

Klipsch SPL-120: $429.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: 12-inch ported with 300W delivers room-filling bass hitting nearly 118dB max SPL. Clean accurate response across whole bass register with tight controlled response at high volumes. Wireless connectivity with optional WA-2 accessory.

Full Klipsch SPL-120 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	300W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	119.7 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	17.7"H x 14.7"W x 19.9"D (450.8 x 372.9 x 504.7 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, front
Frequency Response	24-125Hz
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 16 Hz	87.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	97.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	108.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	113.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	116.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	119.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	120.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	121.2 dB
Warranty	5/2
Weight	45 lbs (20.4 kg)

• Links
  • Klipsch SPL-120 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Klipsch SPL-120 vs Monoprice SW-15