Reaction Audio PV-15X vs Rythmik FV15HP

Last updated: September 19, 2026

Short answer: the Reaction Audio PV-15X for output, the Rythmik FV15HP for an easier install. The PV-15X’s 15-inch ported driver posts 126.2dB CEA-2010-A average, but it is passive and needs a separate external amplifier, and it weighs 68 kg (149.9 lbs). The FV15HP reaches 122.0dB CEA-2010-A average at a lighter 52 kg (114.6 lbs), though it carries a premium price and depends on room gain.

Reaction Audio PV-15X vs Rythmik FV15HP

The case for the Reaction Audio PV-15X: 15-inch ported driver delivers 126.2dB CEA-2010-A average from a purpose-built cinema-style cabinet. Set against that: Passive design requires a separate external amplifier and weighs 68 kg (149.9 lbs).

What the Rythmik FV15HP gets right: 15-inch ported driver reaches 122.0dB CEA-2010-A average, matching the output of subwoofers costing significantly more. The tradeoff: Premium price ($1,770), ported design room gain dependency, and mid-to-large 52 kg (114.6 lbs) footprint.

Buy the Rythmik FV15HP new; the Reaction Audio PV-15X is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.

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Specifications Side By Side

Reaction Audio PV-15X Rythmik FV15HP
Price$1999 Discontinued$1,770
Ranked#21 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#48 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Enclosureported, rearported, front
Output SPL at 15 Hz105.3 dB105.1 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz111.3 dB111.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz116.1 dB116.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz119.8 dB120.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz125.3 dB122.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz126.8 dB122.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz126.1 dB121.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz126.5 dB121.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz126.4 dB121.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz126.1 dB121.1 dB
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)126.2 dB122.0 dB
Dimensions18"H x 22"W x 29"D (457.2 x 558.8 x 736.6 mm)24.5"H x 18.2"W x 24.2"D (622.3 x 463.5 x 615.9 mm)
Measurement SourceData-bassAudioholics
DiscontinuedYes-
Weight149.9 lbs (68 kg)115.1 lbs (52.2 kg)
Drivers15" (381mm) driver15" (381mm) driver
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz-92.8 dB
Warranty-5/3
Cabinet Color-black, white
Country-United States
Inputs-XLR (2), RCA (line/LFE)
XLR Input-Yes
RCA Input-Yes
TRS Input-No
Optical Input-No
Coaxial Input-No
USB Input-No
HDMI Input-No
AES Input-No
Aux Input-No
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The Two Speakers In Full

Reaction Audio PV-15X: $1999 Discontinued eBay

Reaction Audio PV-15X ranking card

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.

Full Reaction Audio PV-15X review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)126.2 dB
Dimensions18"H x 22"W x 29"D (457.2 x 558.8 x 736.6 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers15" (381mm) driver
Enclosureported, rear
Measurement SourceData-bass
Output SPL at 15 Hz105.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz111.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz116.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz119.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz125.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz126.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz126.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz126.5 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz126.4 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz126.1 dB
Weight149.9 lbs (68 kg)
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Rythmik FV15HP: $1,770 Rythmik Audio eBay

Rythmik FV15HP ranking card

Pros: 15-inch ported driver reaches 122.0dB CEA-2010-A average, matching the output of subwoofers costing significantly more.

Cons: Premium price ($2127), ported design room gain dependency, and mid-to-large 52 kg footprint.

Full Rythmik FV15HP review and specifications →

AES InputNo
Aux InputNo
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)122.0 dB
Cabinet Colorblack, white
Coaxial InputNo
CountryUnited States
Dimensions24.5"H x 18.2"W x 24.2"D (622.3 x 463.5 x 615.9 mm)
Drivers15" (381mm) driver
Enclosureported, front
HDMI InputNo
InputsXLR (2), RCA (line/LFE)
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Optical InputNo
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz92.8 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz105.1 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz111.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz116.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz120.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz122.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz122.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz121.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz121.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz121.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz121.1 dB
RCA InputYes
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Warranty5/3
Weight115.1 lbs (52.2 kg)
XLR InputYes
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