Short answer: the Klipsch HD Theater 600. It ranks #9 of 42 subwoofers at $399; the ELAC SUB1010 ranks #10 and costs $550, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
Buy the ELAC SUB1010 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Klipsch HD Theater 600 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC SUB1010 | Klipsch HD Theater 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $550 | $399 |
| Ranked | #10 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #9 of 42 in Small Powered 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 | 14.81"H x 12.18"W x 12.18"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 |
The Two Speakers In Full
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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Klipsch HD Theater 600: $399
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 13.9"H x 12.5"W x 12.5"D (353.1 x 317.5 x 317.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, rear |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 87.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 98.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 107.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 112.1 dB |
| Weight | 17 lbs / 7.7 kg |
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