Short answer: the Jamo C 912 SUB for better sound quality, the PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 for the lower price. The Jamo C 912 SUB ranks #120 of 137 subwoofers at $599. The PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 ranks #121 at $584.28, $14.72 cheaper.
What the Jamo C 912 SUB offers: 12-inch ported with 200W RMS outputs fairly accurate smooth bass for music and movies. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.
What the PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 offers: 10-inch sealed cube with 200W RMS. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.
Buy the Jamo C 912 SUB if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 137 subwoofers instead.

Specifications Side By Side
| Jamo C 912 SUB | PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $584.28 |
| Ranked | #120 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #121 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | sealed |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 78.4 dB | 84.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 88.0 dB | 86.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 95.5 dB | 90.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 99.0 dB | 96.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 103.4 dB | 100.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 106.5 dB | 105.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 108.6 dB | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 108.1 dB | 110.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 106.6 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 104.9 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.7 dB | 106.5 dB |
| Dimensions | 17.9"H x 14"W x 18.9"D (454.4 x 355.3 x 479.6 mm) | 14.2"H x 13.6"W x 14.4"D (361.9 x 345.9 x 365.0 mm) |
| Weight | 41.7 lbs / 18.9 kg | 35.5 lbs / 16.1 kg |
| Warranty | 5/2 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black, white, wood | black |
| Country | Denmark | Canada |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | Brent Butterworth |
| Power Output (Watts) | 200W RMS | 200W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 29-125Hz | 20Hz+ |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver | 10" (254mm) driver |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Jamo C 912 SUB: $599
Pros: 12-inch ported with 200W RMS outputs fairly accurate smooth bass for music and movies. Relaxed energetic low-frequency presentation without listening fatigue. Front-facing port enables flexible placement.
Full Jamo C 912 SUB review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.7 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black, white, wood |
| Country | Denmark |
| Dimensions | 17.9"H x 14"W x 18.9"D (454.4 x 355.3 x 479.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Frequency Response | 29-125Hz |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 78.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 88.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 95.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 99.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 103.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 106.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 108.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 108.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 106.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 104.9 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 200W RMS |
| Warranty | 5/2 |
| Weight | 41.7 lbs / 18.9 kg |
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PSB Speakers SubSeries 250: $584.28
Pros: 10-inch sealed cube with 200W RMS. Most musical of SubSeries models for dual movie/music use. Agile, detailed, and sonically refined. Limited to smaller room deployment but exceptional for compact installations.
Full PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.5 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | Canada |
| Dimensions | 14.2"H x 13.6"W x 14.4"D (361.9 x 345.9 x 365.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz+ |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 84.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 86.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 90.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 100.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 105.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.6 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 200W RMS |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 35.5 lbs / 16.1 kg |
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