Short answer: the SVS SB-1000 PRO. It ranks #1 of 42 subwoofers at $599; the SVS 3000 Micro ranks #12 and costs $999, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the SVS SB-1000 PRO: 12-inch sealed driver delivers 113.9dB CEA-2010-A average, the highest output of any subwoofer in the under-30lb weight class. The tradeoff: Compact ported design, room mode sensitivity, limited to 114 dB output, smaller than alternatives.
Buy the SVS 3000 Micro if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the SVS SB-1000 PRO if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| SVS 3000 Micro | SVS SB-1000 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.00 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #12 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #1 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 84.6 dB | 91.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 86.9 dB | 97.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 92.3 dB | 104.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 97.6 dB | 109.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.7 dB | 114.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.5 dB | 116.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 116.1 dB | 115.2 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 107.5 dB | 113.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 10.9"H x 11.7"W x 10.7"D (276.9 x 297.2 x 271.8 mm) | 13.5"H x 13.0"W x 14.76"D (342.9 x 330.2 x 374.9 mm) |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg | 26 lbs / 11.8 kg |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | black, white |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 2x 8" (203mm) driver | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 113.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 111.5 dB |
The Two Speakers In Full
SVS 3000 Micro: $999.00 Amazon
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 107.5 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black, white |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 10.9"H x 11.7"W x 10.7"D (276.9 x 297.2 x 271.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 8" (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 84.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 86.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 92.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 97.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 116.1 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg |
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SVS SB-1000 PRO: $599.00 Amazon
Pros: 12-inch sealed driver delivers 113.9dB CEA-2010-A average, the highest output of any subwoofer in the under-30lb weight class. Sealed enclosure keeps bass tight and controlled for its compact footprint.
Cons: Compact ported design, room mode sensitivity, limited to 114 dB output, smaller than alternatives.
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.9 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black, white |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 13.5"H x 13.0"W x 14.76"D (342.9 x 330.2 x 374.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 91.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 97.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 104.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 116.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 115.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 113.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 111.5 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 26 lbs / 11.8 kg |
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