Short answer: the SVS SB-2000 is the proven choice, measured and ranked among subwoofers, while the newer KRK S12.4 has no independent measurements yet and can only be compared on specs.
What the KRK S12.4 offers: A 12-inch Kevlar woofer in a reinforced MDF cabinet with a front-firing port, driven by a 220W Class-D amplifier.
What the SVS SB-2000 brings: Sealed 12” with 550W RMS, 1500W peak Sledge amplifier.
On paper: The SVS SB-2000 has more amplifier power, 500W against 220W.
Price: the KRK S12.4 lists at $839 and the SVS SB-2000 at $899.
Buy the SVS SB-2000 if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked. It also has more power.
Buy the KRK S12.4 if you prefer its design or features, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KRK S12.4 | SVS SB-2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $839.00 | $899.00 |
| Ranked | - | #34 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | sealed |
| Drivers | 12” Kevlar driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Amplifier Power | 220W | 500W RMS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 101.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 106.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 111.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 117.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 117.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 118.2 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 117.8 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | - | 14.6”H x 14.2”W x 15.4”D (370.8 x 360.7 x 391.2 mm) |
| Weight | - | 34.8 lbs (15.8 kg) |
| Warranty | - | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
| Measurement Source | - | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | - | 19-220Hz |
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The Two Speakers In Full
KRK S12.4: $839.00 Amazon eBay
Older model: the KRK Systems 12S (rated 3.9/5).
Pros: A 12-inch Kevlar woofer in a reinforced MDF cabinet with a front-firing port, driven by a 220W Class-D amplifier. A four-position selectable crossover matches it to existing studio monitors, and the included bypass footswitch mutes the sub and sends full-range audio to the monitors for mix checks.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared with ranked subwoofers. It is built as a studio monitor partner, so its controls suit a desk setup more than a home theater receiver.
Full KRK S12.4 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 220W |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Drivers | 12” Kevlar driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
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- These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
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SVS SB-2000: $899.00 Amazon eBay
Older model: the SVS SB12-Plus (ranked lower, rated 3.6/5).
Pros: Sealed 12” with 550W RMS, 1500W peak Sledge amplifier. Rich, full bass in compact 15-cube cabinet. Full smartphone app control with parametric EQ. Versatile for movies and 2-channel audio.
Full SVS SB-2000 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 500W RMS |
|---|---|
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 117.8 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 14.6”H x 14.2”W x 15.4”D (370.8 x 360.7 x 391.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 19-220Hz |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 101.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 106.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 117.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 117.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 118.2 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 34.8 lbs (15.8 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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