SVS PB16-Ultra vs Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Short answer: the SVS PB16-Ultra. It ranks #46 of 97 subwoofers by sound quality at $2900; the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V ranks #48 and costs $3100, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

What the SVS PB16-Ultra offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.

What the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.

Buy the SVS PB16-Ultra. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.

SVS PB16-Ultra vs Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V

Specifications Side By Side

SVS PB16-Ultra Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V
Price$2,900 Discontinued$3,100
Ranked#46 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#48 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Enclosureported, frontported, rear
Output SPL at 15 Hz103.0 dB108.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz116.8 dB108.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz119.9 dB112.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz122.5 dB115.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz123.3 dB119.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz122.4 dB121.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz120.7 dB122.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz118.6 dB121.5 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz116.9 dB120.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz115.8 dB119.6 dB
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)121.2 dB121.0 dB
Dimensions25"H x 21.7"W x 28.3"D (635.0 x 551.2 x 718.8 mm)27.6"H x 19.7"W x 24"D (699.8 x 499.9 x 608.8 mm)
Weight174.6 lbs / 79.2 kg132.5 lbs / 60.1 kg
Warranty510/5
Cabinet Colorblackblack, white
CountryUnited StatesNorway
Measurement SourceAudioholicsAudioholics
Drivers16" (406mm) driver with ported design2x 13.8" (351mm) driver
DiscontinuedYes-
Output SPL at 10 Hz-90.8 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz-104.9 dB

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SVS PB16-Ultra: $2,900 Discontinued

SVS PB16-Ultra ranking card

Cons: Discontinued.

Full SVS PB16-Ultra review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)121.2 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryUnited States
Dimensions25"H x 21.7"W x 28.3"D (635.0 x 551.2 x 718.8 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers16" (406mm) driver with ported design
Enclosureported, front
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Output SPL at 15 Hz103.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz116.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz119.9 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz122.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz123.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz122.4 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz120.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz118.6 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz116.9 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz115.8 dB
Warranty5
Weight174.6 lbs / 79.2 kg
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Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V: $3,100

Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V ranking card

Full Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2V review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)121.0 dB
Cabinet Colorblack, white
CountryNorway
Dimensions27.6"H x 19.7"W x 24"D (699.8 x 499.9 x 608.8 mm)
Drivers2x 13.8" (351mm) driver
Enclosureported, rear
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Output SPL at 10 Hz90.8 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz104.9 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz108.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz108.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz112.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz115.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz119.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz121.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz122.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz121.5 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz120.1 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz119.6 dB
Warranty10/5
Weight132.5 lbs / 60.1 kg
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