Short answer: the Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000 for the higher ranking, the ELAC SUB1010 for the lower price. The Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000 ranks #8 of 42 subwoofers at $599. The ELAC SUB1010 ranks #10 at $550, $49 cheaper.
One note: the Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000 is discontinued, but it still ranks #8 of 42 subwoofers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the ELAC SUB1010 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000 | ELAC SUB1010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 Discontinued | $550 |
| Ranked | #8 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #10 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | passive radiator | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 74.1 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 88.7 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 97.6 dB | 96.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 103.4 dB | 102.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB | 107.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.3 dB | 110.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.3 dB | 111.9 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.2 dB | 108.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 10.75"H x 10.25"W x 10.88"D (273.1 x 260.3 x 276.4 mm) | 14.81"H x 12.18"W x 12.18"D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) |
| Warranty | 5/3 | 3/1 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg | 21.8 lbs / 9.9 kg |
| Drivers | 7.5" (190mm) driver | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 111.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 109.5 dB |
The Two Speakers In Full
Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000: $599 Discontinued
Cons: Discontinued.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 10.75"H x 10.25"W x 10.88"D (273.1 x 260.3 x 276.4 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 7.5" (190mm) driver |
| Enclosure | passive radiator |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 74.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 88.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 97.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 103.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.3 dB |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg |
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ELAC SUB1010: $550
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.1 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | Germany |
| Dimensions | 14.81"H x 12.18"W x 12.18"D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, rear |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 102.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 107.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 111.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 109.5 dB |
| Warranty | 3/1 |
| Weight | 21.8 lbs / 9.9 kg |
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