Short answer: the ELAC SUB1010, if you are buying new. The Klipsch HD Theater 600 measures as well as it (#35 vs #36 of 73 subwoofers, 3.3/5 vs 3.3/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the ELAC SUB1010 is still sold new at $550.
Buy the ELAC SUB1010 if you want one new; the Klipsch HD Theater 600 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC SUB1010 | Klipsch HD Theater 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $550 | $399 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #36 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #35 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.5 dB | 98.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 102.7 dB | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 107.0 dB | 107.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.8 dB | 112.1 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 | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.1 dB | 108.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 14.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) | 13.9”H x 12.5”W x 12.5”D (353.1 x 317.5 x 317.5 mm) |
| Weight | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) |
| Warranty | 3/1 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 87.1 dB |
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