Short answer: the SVS PB12-Plus, if you are buying new. The Genelec 7071A measures as well as it (#113 vs #112 of 143 subwoofers, 3.9/5 vs 3.9/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the SVS PB12-Plus is still sold new at $1,399.99. The Genelec 7071A’s replacement, the Genelec 7380A, is rated 3.9/5 at $6,395.
The case for the Genelec 7071A: A pro studio subwoofer with dual 12 inch drivers and balanced XLR inputs for large rooms, now discontinued. The catch: The 754.9H x 802.9W x 490.0D mm cabinet and 178.6 lbs (81.0 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
What the SVS PB12-Plus does well: A large front ported 12 inch subwoofer with strong deep bass for movies in a big room, plus XLR and RCA inputs. The catch: The 558.8H x 502.9W x 675.6D mm cabinet and 127 lbs (57.6 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
Buy the SVS PB12-Plus if you want one new; the Genelec 7071A is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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A pro studio subwoofer with dual 12 inch drivers and balanced XLR inputs for large rooms, now discontinued.
A large front ported 12 inch subwoofer with strong deep bass for movies in a big room, plus XLR and RCA inputs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 7071A | SVS PB12-Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,995 Discontinued | $1,399.99 |
| Ranked | #113 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #112 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 103.5 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 106.6 dB | 110.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 108.9 dB | 112.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 112.2 dB | 114.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 115.9 dB | 117.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.2 dB | 118.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 119.1 dB | 118.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 118.6 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 118.0 dB | 118.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 29.7”H x 31.6”W x 19.3”D (754.9 x 802.9 x 490.0 mm) | 22”H x 19.8”W x 26.6”D (558.8 x 502.9 x 675.6 mm) |
| Weight | 178.6 lbs (81.0 kg) | 127 lbs (57.6 kg) |
| Warranty | 2(+3) | 5 |
| Country | Finland | United States |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 2x 12” (305mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver with ported design |
| Inputs | XLR (balanced) | XLR (balanced), RCA (stereo) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
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