Short answer: the Monitor Audio BRW10. It ranks #13 of 42 subwoofers at $699; the SVS SB-2000 ranks #68 and costs $699.97, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the SVS SB-2000 gets right: Sealed 12” with 550W RMS, 1500W peak Sledge amplifier.
Buy the Monitor Audio BRW10 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the SVS SB-2000 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Monitor Audio BRW10 | SVS SB-2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $699.97 |
| Ranked | #13 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #68 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 70.1 dB | 95.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 88.1 dB | 100.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 93.1 dB | 105.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 100.4 dB | 111.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.7 dB | 111.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB | 112.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 112.3 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 107.0 dB | 111.8 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 12.62"H x 12.62"W x 13.37"D (320.5 x 320.5 x 339.6 mm) | 14.6"H x 14.2"W x 15.4"D (370.8 x 360.7 x 391.2 mm) |
| Weight | 27.6 lbs / 12.5 kg | 34.8 lbs / 15.8 kg |
| Cabinet Color | wood | black |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Warranty | - | 5 |
| Power Output (Watts) | - | 500W RMS |
| Frequency Response | - | 19-220Hz |
The Two Speakers In Full
Monitor Audio BRW10: $699
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 107.0 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | wood |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 12.62"H x 12.62"W x 13.37"D (320.5 x 320.5 x 339.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, rear |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 70.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 88.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 93.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 100.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 112.3 dB |
| Weight | 27.6 lbs / 12.5 kg |
SVS SB-2000: $699.97 Amazon
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.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 111.8 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 | 95.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 100.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 105.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 111.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 111.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 112.2 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 500W RMS |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 34.8 lbs / 15.8 kg |
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