Short answer: the SVS SB-3000 for value, the PSA XV15SEICE-BASE for ported output. Both land close together: 118.7dB average from the SVS’s 13-inch sealed driver with 800W RMS (2500W peak) and exceptional accuracy, against 119.1dB CEA-2010-A average from the PSA’s 15-inch ported driver with ICE amplification. The SVS is the compact, cheaper option at 25 kg (55.1 lbs), while the PSA asks $696 more at $1,895.
Buy the SVS SB-3000 new; the Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15SEICE-BASE is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Power Sound Audio (PSA) XV15SEICE-BASE | SVS SB-3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,895 Discontinued | $1,199.00 |
| Ranked | #13 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #15 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 110.6 dB | 96.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 110.6 dB | 101.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 110.6 dB | 107.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 119.1 dB | 114.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 119.1 dB | 118.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 119.1 dB | 120.7 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) | 118.7 dB |
| Dimensions | 23”H x 17”W x 22”D (584.2 x 431.8 x 558.8 mm) | 15.6”H x 15.2”W x 15.7”D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm) |
| Weight | 75 lbs (34.0 kg) | 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer | Audioholics |
| Frequency Response | 21-200Hz | 18-270Hz, ±3dB |
| Amplifier Power | 500W RMS / 1000W peak | 800W RMS / 2500W peak |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 13” (330mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 90.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 120.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 120.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 120.7 dB |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 30-200Hz adjustable, 6/12/18/24dB slopes |
| Inputs | - | RCA (unbalanced), USB |
| Phase Control | - | 0°-180° |
| Features | - | Auto/On, 3-12V AC/DC trigger |
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