Short answer: the SVS 3000 Micro. It ranks #6 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5) at $799 and is still sold new; the Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II ranks #14 (rated 3.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Buy the SVS 3000 Micro. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II is discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS 3000 Micro | Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1200 Series II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 | $499 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #6 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #14 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 90.6 dB | 95.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 92.9 dB | 100.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 98.3 dB | 105.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 103.6 dB | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.7 dB | 111.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 117.5 dB | 112.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 122.1 dB | 111.0 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.5 dB | 111.1 dB |
| Dimensions | 10.9”H x 11.7”W x 10.7”D (276.9 x 297.2 x 271.8 mm) | 14.7”H x 14.2”W x 16.4”D (374.6 x 361.9 x 415.8 mm) |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Drivers | 2x 8” (203mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
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