Short answer: the Klipsch SPL-120. It ranks #19 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $429.99; the BIC America PL-300 ranks #89, rated 3.7/5, and costs $449, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
What the BIC America PL-300 does well: An affordable ported 12 inch subwoofer with three ports, adjustable tuning and a strong amplifier. The tradeoff: At 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) and 457 x 387 x 476mm it is a large, heavy cabinet that needs floor space.
The Klipsch SPL-120 is the better-sounding option. An affordable 12 inch ported subwoofer with room filling, clean bass and optional wireless connection. The tradeoff: Port chuffing is the known flaw: testers could not run it past about 60 to 70% volume before the noise became bothersome, a problem Klipsch fixed in the newer Klipsch RP-1200SW.
Buy the Klipsch SPL-120. It is rated higher for sound quality than the BIC America PL-300 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| BIC America PL-300 | Klipsch SPL-120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.00 | $429.99 |
| Ranked | #89 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #19 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.6 dB | 97.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 102.8 dB | 108.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 109.2 dB | 113.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.0 dB | 116.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 116.3 dB | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 113.5 dB | 120.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.9 dB | 121.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 108.8 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 106.8 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.7 dB | 119.7 dB |
| Dimensions | 18”H x 15.2”W x 18.7”D (457.2 x 387.3 x 476.2 mm) | 17.7”H x 14.7”W x 19.9”D (450.8 x 372.9 x 504.7 mm) |
| Weight | 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) | 45 lbs (20.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 8/5 | 5/2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Amplifier Power | 350W RMS | 300W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 15-200Hz | 24-125Hz |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 87.2 dB |
Where the Ratings Come From
- BIC America PL-300: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Klipsch SPL-120: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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