Short answer: the SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution for better sound quality, the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 12S for the lower price. The SVS PB-4000 ranks higher than the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 12S (#69 vs #131 of 143 subwoofers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution, is rated 4.2/5 at $2,399; the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 12S is rated 3.7/5 at $884.96, $1,514.04 cheaper.
The case for the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 12S: An affordable rear ported 12 inch subwoofer with strong deep bass output for movies. The tradeoff: The 565.1H x 479.4W x 562.0D mm cabinet and 82 lbs (37.2 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
The SVS PB-4000 is the better-sounding pick. A 13.5 inch ported subwoofer with very deep, strong bass for big home theaters and balanced and RCA inputs. The tradeoff: The 594.4H x 520.7W x 703.6D mm cabinet and 153.2 lbs (69.5 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
Buy the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 12S if price matters most. For better sound quality, the SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution, the replacement for the discontinued SVS PB-4000, is rated higher but costs $2,399.
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An affordable rear ported 12 inch subwoofer with strong deep bass output for movies.
A 13.5 inch ported subwoofer with very deep, strong bass for big home theaters and balanced and RCA inputs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 12S | SVS PB-4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $884.96 | $2,158.97 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #131 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #69 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 104.4 dB | 102.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 109.3 dB | 115.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 110.9 dB | 116.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 112.5 dB | 117.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 113.4 dB | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 113.4 dB | 121.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 113.0 dB | 120.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 113.1 dB | 119.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 112.2 dB | 118.1 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.2 dB | 120.3 dB |
| Dimensions | 22.2”H x 18.9”W x 22.1”D (565.1 x 479.4 x 562.0 mm) | 23.4”H x 20.5”W x 27.7”D (594.4 x 520.7 x 703.6 mm) |
| Weight | 82 lbs (37.2 kg) | 153.2 lbs (69.5 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 13.5” (343mm) driver with ported design |
| Warranty | 5/3 | 5 |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 117.5 dB |
| Inputs | - | XLR (balanced), RCA (LFE/stereo) |
| 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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