Short answer: the ELAC SUB3070 ranks #74 of 97 subwoofers by sound quality at $999; the Funkywaves FW 12.X ranks #78 at $999. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
What the ELAC SUB3070 offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.
What the Funkywaves FW 12.X offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.
Buy the ELAC SUB3070. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Funkywaves FW 12.X at the same price, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 97 subwoofers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC SUB3070 | Funkywaves FW 12.X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $999 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #74 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #78 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 92.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 95.8 dB | 110.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 99.2 dB | 115.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 104.7 dB | 115.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 112.0 dB | 117.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 117.7 dB | 116.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.3 dB | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.5 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 117.9 dB | 116.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 17.1"H x 20.4"W x 18.7"D (435.1 x 517.9 x 476.2 mm) | 24"H x 14.5"W x 24"D (609.6 x 368.3 x 609.6 mm) |
| Weight | 76.9 lbs / 34.9 kg | 115.1 lbs / 52.2 kg |
| Warranty | 3/1 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black, white, wood | - |
| Country | Germany | - |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 2x 12" (305mm) driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
ELAC SUB3070: $999
Full ELAC SUB3070 review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 117.9 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black, white, wood |
| Country | Germany |
| Dimensions | 17.1"H x 20.4"W x 18.7"D (435.1 x 517.9 x 476.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 92.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 95.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 99.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 104.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 112.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 117.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.5 dB |
| Warranty | 3/1 |
| Weight | 76.9 lbs / 34.9 kg |
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Funkywaves FW 12.X: $999 Discontinued
Cons: Discontinued.
Full Funkywaves FW 12.X review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 116.7 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24"H x 14.5"W x 24"D (609.6 x 368.3 x 609.6 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 110.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 115.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 115.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 117.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 116.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 116.1 dB |
| Weight | 115.1 lbs / 52.2 kg |
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