Short answer: the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15SE. It ranks #59 of 97 subwoofers by sound quality at $2295; the SVS SB16-Ultra ranks #63 and costs $2300, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15SE offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.
What the SVS SB16-Ultra offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.
Buy the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15SE. It ranks higher for sound quality than the SVS SB16-Ultra and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15SE | SVS SB16-Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2295 | $2,300 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #59 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #63 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 112.3 dB | 103.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 112.3 dB | 109.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 112.3 dB | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 119.6 dB | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 119.6 dB | 119.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 119.6 dB | 119.5 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.6 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) | 119.0 dB |
| Dimensions | 23"H x 17"W x 22"D (584.2 x 431.8 x 558.8 mm) | 20"H x 19.5"W x 20.1"D (508.0 x 495.3 x 510.5 mm) |
| Weight | 82.9 lbs / 37.6 kg | 121.9 lbs / 55.3 kg |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 15" (381mm) driver | 16" (406mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | - | 86.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 91.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 97.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 119.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 119.8 dB |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15SE: $2295
Full Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15SE review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.6 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 23"H x 17"W x 22"D (584.2 x 431.8 x 558.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 15" (381mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, rear |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 112.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 112.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 112.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 119.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 119.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 119.6 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 82.9 lbs / 37.6 kg |
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SVS SB16-Ultra: $2,300 Discontinued
Cons: Discontinued.
Full SVS SB16-Ultra review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.0 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 20"H x 19.5"W x 20.1"D (508.0 x 495.3 x 510.5 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 16" (406mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | 86.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 91.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 97.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 103.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 109.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 119.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 119.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 119.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 119.8 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 121.9 lbs / 55.3 kg |
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