Short answer: the SVS 3000 Micro. It ranks #6 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $799. The ELAC SUB1010 ranks #36, rated 3.3/5, at $550, $249 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The SVS 3000 Micro is the better-sounding choice. A tiny sealed subwoofer with two opposing 8 inch drivers, small enough to tuck beside furniture while adding upper bass weight. Watch for: 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.
Why pick the ELAC SUB1010: An affordable compact 10 inch ported subwoofer that adds bass weight to a modest room or a first 2.1 setup. The tradeoff: Deep-bass output is limited compared with larger subwoofers, with 96.5dB measured at 31.5Hz, so it is not the right choice for demanding home-theater effects or a large room.
Buy the SVS 3000 Micro. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $249 with the ELAC SUB1010 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A tiny sealed subwoofer with two opposing 8 inch drivers, small enough to tuck beside furniture while adding upper bass weight.
An affordable compact 10 inch ported subwoofer that adds bass weight to a modest room or a first 2.1 setup.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS 3000 Micro | ELAC SUB1010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 | $550 |
| Ranked | #6 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #36 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 90.6 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 92.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 98.3 dB | 96.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 103.6 dB | 102.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.7 dB | 107.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 117.5 dB | 110.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 122.1 dB | 111.9 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.5 dB | 108.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 10.9”H x 11.7”W x 10.7”D (276.9 x 297.2 x 271.8 mm) | 14.8”H x 12.2”W x 12.2”D (376.2 x 309.4 x 309.4 mm) |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 3/1 |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | black |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Drivers | 2x 8” (203mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 111.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 109.5 dB |
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