Short answer: the Genelec 7382A, if you are buying new. The SVS SB16-Ultra measures as well as it (#89 vs #103 of 143 subwoofers, 4.1/5 vs 4.1/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Genelec 7382A is still sold new at $16,195. The SVS SB16-Ultra’s replacement, the SVS SB17-Ultra R-Evolution, is rated 4.1/5 at $2,699.
Why pick the Genelec 7382A: A studio and cinema subwoofer with three 15 inch drivers, enormous rated output, digital inputs and network room calibration. Watch for: No independent output measurements have been published, so its real-world output is not confirmed beyond the manufacturer’s ratings.
The case for the SVS SB16-Ultra: A sealed 16 inch subwoofer with forceful, punchy bass for movies and music, now discontinued but worth buying used. The catch: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority.
Buy the Genelec 7382A if you want one new; the SVS SB16-Ultra is discontinued, so only look for it used.
About the ratings: the Genelec 7382A’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.9 to 4.3, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 7382A | SVS SB16-Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $16,195 | $2,300 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #103 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) Estimated | #89 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Warranty | 2(+3) | 5 |
| Drivers | 3x 15” (381mm) drivers | 16” (406mm) driver |
| Amplifier Power | 2500W (Class D) | - |
| Frequency Response | 15Hz - 100Hz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 129 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 24.6”H x 55.1”W x 22”D (625 x 1400 x 558 mm) | 20”H x 19.5”W x 20.1”D (508.0 x 495.3 x 510.5 mm) |
| Weight | 319.7 lbs (145 kg) | 121.9 lbs (55.3 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| AES Input | Yes | No |
| Country | Finland | United States |
| Enclosure | Ported | sealed |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | - | 86.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 91.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 97.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 103.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 109.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 119.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 119.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 119.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 119.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 119.0 dB |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
| Measurement Source | - | Audioholics |
| Inputs | - | XLR (balanced, LFE/stereo), RCA (LFE/stereo) |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec 7382A: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- SVS SB16-Ultra: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
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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