Short answer: the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 12S. It ranks #131 of 143 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5) at $884.96 and is still sold new; the SVS SB13-Plus ranks #142 (rated 3.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 12S is the better-sounding pick. An affordable rear ported 12 inch subwoofer with strong deep bass output for movies. The catch: 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.
Why pick the SVS SB13-Plus: A sealed 13 inch subwoofer with XLR and RCA inputs in a compact cube cabinet, now discontinued. The catch: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority.
Buy the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 12S. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the SVS SB13-Plus is discontinued.
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An affordable rear ported 12 inch subwoofer with strong deep bass output for movies.
A sealed 13 inch subwoofer with XLR and RCA inputs in a compact cube cabinet, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 12S | SVS SB13-Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $884.96 | $1,399 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #131 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #142 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | sealed |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 104.4 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 109.3 dB | 92.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 110.9 dB | 97.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 112.5 dB | 97.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 113.4 dB | 108.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 113.4 dB | 108.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 113.0 dB | 108.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 113.1 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 112.2 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.2 dB | 108.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 22.2”H x 18.9”W x 22.1”D (565.1 x 479.4 x 562.0 mm) | 17”H x 17”W x 18”D (431.8 x 431.8 x 457.2 mm) |
| Weight | 82 lbs (37.2 kg) | 95 lbs (43.1 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 13” (330mm) driver |
| Warranty | 5/3 | 5 |
| Inputs | - | XLR (balanced), RCA |
| 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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