Short answer: the SVS SB-2000 Pro. Both are rated 3.8/5 for sound quality (#72 and #51 of 212 subwoofers), and the SVS SB-2000 Pro costs $749 against $849 for the SVS PB-1000 PRO, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The enclosure design explains most of the gap. The PB-1000 PRO is a ported 12-inch design rated down to 17Hz, while the SB-2000 Pro is sealed and rated to 19Hz. That shows up in CEA-2010-A output: the PB-1000 PRO averages 115.9dB across the 40 to 80Hz band in Audioholics’ testing against 114.7dB for the SB-2000 Pro in Erin’s Audio Corner’s, and it leads at 20Hz and from 50Hz up, while the SB-2000 Pro measured higher at 25Hz and 40Hz. The two were tested by different outlets, so the gap is smaller than it looks on paper.
The SB-2000 Pro trades output for a smaller footprint and a punchier amp on paper. It packs a 550W RMS, 1500W peak Sledge amplifier into a compact cabinet, versus a larger ported box for the PB-1000 PRO that measures noticeably bigger in every dimension. Both subwoofers offer full app control (SVS app for the PB-1000 PRO, smartphone app with parametric EQ for the SB-2000 Pro), a 12-inch driver, and a 5 year warranty, so the choice comes down to output versus size.
Buy the PB-1000 PRO if raw bass output and low-end extension matter most and you have the room for a larger ported cabinet.
Buy the SB-2000 Pro if a smaller sealed footprint that fits more places matters more to you than outright output, and you don’t mind paying more for it.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS PB-1000 PRO | SVS SB-2000 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $849.00 | $749.00 each |
| Ranked | #51 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #72 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | sealed |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 96.0 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 104.2 dB | 102.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 110.3 dB | 113.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 110.7 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 113.6 dB | 114.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 116.1 dB | 114.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 117.4 dB | 115.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 116.6 dB | 115.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 115.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 115.3 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 115.9 dB | 114.7 dB |
| Dimensions | 18.9”H x 15”W x 20”D (480.1 x 381.0 x 508.0 mm) | 14.6”H x 14.2”W x 15.6”D (370.8 x 360.7 x 396.2 mm) |
| Weight | 42.5 lbs (19.3 kg) | 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Erin’s Audio Corner |
| Frequency Response | 17-260Hz, ±3dB | 19-240Hz ±3dB |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver with ported design | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Amplifier Power | 325W RMS | 550W RMS, 1500W peak |
Where the Ratings Come From
- SVS PB-1000 PRO: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- SVS SB-2000 Pro: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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