Short answer: the SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution. It ranks #77 of 143 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $2,399; the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S ranks #82, rated 4.1/5, and costs $2,500, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
Why pick the SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution: A ported 15 inch subwoofer with a powerful amplifier, adjustable port tuning, and app based room calibration. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured SVS PB-4000 it replaces (120.3dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands).
Why pick the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S: A sealed subwoofer with two 13.8 inch drivers and strong upper bass punch in a fairly compact cabinet. The tradeoff: 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 SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
Worth knowing: the SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 4.0 to 4.4, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution | Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,399.00 | $2,500 |
| Ranked | #77 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) Estimated | #82 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Weight | 153.9 lbs (69.8 kg) | 91.3 lbs (41.4 kg) |
| Dimensions | 23.4”H x 20.5”W x 28.6”D (595 x 520 x 727 mm) | 20.9”H x 16.5”W x 19.7”D (529.8 x 419.9 x 499.9 mm) |
| Warranty | 5 | 10/5 |
| Enclosure | ported, variable tuning | sealed |
| Drivers | 15” driver | 2x 13.8” (351mm) driver |
| Amplifier Power | 2000W RMS | - |
| Frequency Response | 13Hz extension (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Cabinet Color | Premium Black Ash, Piano Gloss Black | black, white |
| Country | United States | Norway |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 90.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 96.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 102.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 107.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 110.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 114.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 121.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 121.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 122.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 121.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 120.4 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 119.8 dB |
| Measurement Source | - | Manufacturer |
| 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 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
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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