Short answer: the Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX for the higher ranking, the Reaction Audio PV-15X for the lower price. The Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX ranks #3 of 97 subwoofers at $7995. The Reaction Audio PV-15X ranks #16 at $1999, $5996 cheaper.
What the Reaction Audio PV-15X gets right: 15-inch ported driver delivers 126.2dB CEA-2010-A average from a purpose-built cinema-style cabinet. The catch: Passive design requires a separate external amplifier and weighs 68 kg.
One note: the Reaction Audio PV-15X is discontinued, but it still ranks #16 of 97 subwoofers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Reaction Audio PV-15X if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX | Reaction Audio PV-15X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7995 | $1999 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #16 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 119.8 dB | 111.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 119.8 dB | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 119.8 dB | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 130.9 dB | 125.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 130.9 dB | 126.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 130.9 dB | 126.1 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 130.9 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) | 126.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 23.5"H x 31.0"W x 27.5"D (596.9 x 787.4 x 698.5 mm) | 18.0"H x 22.0"W x 29.0"D (457.2 x 558.8 x 736.6 mm) |
| Weight | 229.9 lbs / 104.3 kg | 149.9 lbs / 68 kg |
| Warranty | 5 | - |
| Country | United States | - |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer | Data-bass |
| Drivers | 3x 15" (381mm) driver | 15" (381mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 105.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 126.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 126.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 126.1 dB |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Power Sound Audio (PSA) TRIAX: $7995
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 130.9 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 23.5"H x 31.0"W x 27.5"D (596.9 x 787.4 x 698.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 3x 15" (381mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 130.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 130.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 130.9 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 229.9 lbs / 104.3 kg |
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Reaction Audio PV-15X: $1999 Discontinued
Pros: 15-inch ported driver delivers 126.2dB CEA-2010-A average from a purpose-built cinema-style cabinet.
Cons: Passive design requires a separate external amplifier and weighs 68 kg. Discontinued.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 126.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.0"H x 22.0"W x 29.0"D (457.2 x 558.8 x 736.6 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 15" (381mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, rear |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 105.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 111.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 125.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 126.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 126.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 126.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 126.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 126.1 dB |
| Weight | 149.9 lbs / 68 kg |
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