Short answer: the SVS SB-3000. It ranks #15 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $1,199; the Genelec 7380A ranks #122, rated 3.9/5, and costs $6,395, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
What the Genelec 7380A does well: A 15 inch studio subwoofer with high rated output, 7.1 bass management, digital input and network room calibration. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared with ranked subwoofers.
The case for the SVS SB-3000: A well made sealed subwoofer with tight, accurate bass and handy app controls, great for music and medium rooms. The catch: Being sealed, it gives up deep-bass output: Audioholics measured 96.6dB at 20Hz and 101.7dB at 25Hz, about 15dB behind the ported SVS PB-3000 from the same series, so a large room or reference-level movie bass may call for a second sub.
Buy the SVS SB-3000. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Genelec 7380A and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
About the ratings: the Genelec 7380A’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.7 to 4.1, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 7380A | SVS SB-3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,395 | $1,199.00 |
| Ranked | #122 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) Estimated | #15 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Warranty | 2(+3) | 5 |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 13” (330mm) driver |
| Amplifier Power | 800W (Class D) | 800W RMS / 2500W peak |
| Frequency Response | 16Hz - 100Hz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 18-270Hz, ±3dB |
| Maximum SPL | 119 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 27”H x 28.3”W x 19.4”D (685 x 718 x 492 mm) | 15.6”H x 15.2”W x 15.7”D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm) |
| Weight | 152.1 lbs (69 kg) | 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| AES Input | Yes | - |
| Country | Finland | United States |
| Enclosure | Ported | sealed |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 90.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 96.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 101.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 107.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 114.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 118.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 120.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 120.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 120.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 120.7 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 118.7 dB |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
| Measurement Source | - | Audioholics |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 30-200Hz adjustable, 6/12/18/24dB slopes |
| Inputs | - | RCA (unbalanced), USB |
| Phase Control | - | 0°-180° |
| Features | - | Auto/On, 3-12V AC/DC trigger |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec 7380A: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- SVS SB-3000: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Audioholics.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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