Short answer: the SVS 3000 Micro. It ranks #6 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5) at $799 and is still sold new; the Emotiva X-Ref 12 ranks #164 (rated 3.4/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Buy the SVS 3000 Micro. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Emotiva X-Ref 12 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Emotiva X-Ref 12 | SVS 3000 Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 Discontinued | $799.00 |
| Ranked | #164 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #6 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 84.0 dB | 90.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 92.5 dB | 92.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 102.1 dB | 98.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 106.5 dB | 103.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.6 dB | 110.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.5 dB | 117.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.7 dB | 122.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 109.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 108.1 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.8 dB | 113.5 dB |
| Dimensions | 15.6”H x 14.6”W x 15.5”D (396.7 x 371.3 x 393.7 mm) | 10.9”H x 11.7”W x 10.7”D (276.9 x 297.2 x 271.8 mm) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs (20.0 kg) | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 600W RMS | - |
| Frequency Response | 20-200Hz | - |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 2x 8” (203mm) driver |
| Inputs | XLR (balanced, with XLR daisy-chain output), RCA (stereo unbalanced) | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| RCA Input | Yes | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Cabinet Color | - | black, white |
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