Short answer: the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V. Both are rated 3.9/5 for sound quality (#118 and #119 of 143 subwoofers), and the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V costs $2,050 against $2,995 for the Kreisel Sound DXD-12012, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
The case for the Kreisel Sound DXD-12012: A sealed dual 12 inch subwoofer with punchy upper bass for music and movies, plus XLR inputs with pass-through. Watch for: 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.
Why pick the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V: A rear ported 13.8 inch subwoofer with good deep bass headroom for movies and balanced XLR input. Watch for: The 624.8H x 449.8W x 549.9D mm cabinet and 106 lbs (48.1 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
Buy the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $945 less than the Kreisel Sound DXD-12012.
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A sealed dual 12 inch subwoofer with punchy upper bass for music and movies, plus XLR inputs with pass-through.
A rear ported 13.8 inch subwoofer with good deep bass headroom for movies and balanced XLR input.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kreisel Sound DXD-12012 | Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,995 | $2,050 |
| Ranked | #119 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #118 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 98.7 dB | 106.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 104.3 dB | 107.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 106.7 dB | 110.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 115.2 dB | 114.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 117.1 dB | 116.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 117.2 dB | 116.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 116.5 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) | 116.5 dB |
| Dimensions | 23.7”H x 15.4”W x 19.4”D (602.0 x 389.9 x 492.0 mm) | 24.6”H x 17.7”W x 21.6”D (624.8 x 449.8 x 549.9 mm) |
| Weight | 80.7 lbs (36.6 kg) | 106 lbs (48.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 10/5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, white |
| Country | United States | Norway |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 2x 12” (305mm) driver | 13.8” (351mm) driver |
| Inputs | XLR (line, with pass-through), RCA (stereo) | XLR (balanced), RCA |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | 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 |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 98.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 104.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 118.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 118.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 116.7 dB |
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