Short answer: the SVS PC-2000 Pro. It ranks #108 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $1,099. The Definitive Technology Descend DN12 ranks #145, rated 3.6/5, at $999.99, $99.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the SVS PC-2000 Pro: Ported 12-inch driver in a cylinder cabinet that takes up less floor space than a box of similar output, driven by a 550W RMS (1,500W peak) Sledge amplifier. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared with ranked subwoofers.
The case for the Definitive Technology Descend DN12: A 12” Descend subwoofer with Definitive’s 3XR layout (one active driver and two passive radiators) driven by a 1500W peak Class H amplifier. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured Definitive Technology Descend DN15, which reached 112.9dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands and 103.9dB at 20Hz.
Buy the SVS PC-2000 Pro. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $99.01 with the Definitive Technology Descend DN12 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: SVS PC-2000 Pro 3.5 to 3.9; Definitive Technology Descend DN12 3.3 to 3.7). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS PC-2000 Pro | Definitive Technology Descend DN12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.00 | $999.99 |
| Ranked | #108 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated | #145 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated |
| Weight | 47.4 lbs (21.5 kg) | 73.2 lbs (33.2 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5/3 |
| Enclosure | ported, cylinder | passive radiator |
| Drivers | 12” driver | 12” active driver, 2 x 12” passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 550W RMS (1500W peak) | 1500W peak Class H |
| Frequency Response | 16Hz - 290Hz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 25-150Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 34.3”H x 16.6”W x 16.6”D (871.2 x 421.6 x 421.6 mm) | 19.2”H x 18.1”W x 20.2”D (488 x 459 x 512 mm) |
| App | Yes | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
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The Two Speakers In Full
SVS PC-2000 Pro: $1,099.00 Estimated Amazon eBay
Older models: the SVS PC-2000 (ranked higher, rated 3.7/5) and the SVS PC12-NSD (ranked lower, rated 3.6/5). See every SVS subwoofers generation.
Same family: the SVS PB-1000 PRO (smaller subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 3.8/5), the SVS PB-2000 PRO (smaller subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 3.9/5), the SVS SB-1000 PRO (smaller subwoofer, rated 3.7/5) and the SVS SB-2000 Pro (smaller subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 3.8/5).
Pros: Ported 12-inch driver in a cylinder cabinet that takes up less floor space than a box of similar output, driven by a 550W RMS (1,500W peak) Sledge amplifier. SVS rates it at 16-290Hz within 3dB in its standard mode. App control and the SoundPath isolation system are included.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared with ranked subwoofers. At 34.3 inches tall it is more conspicuous than a box subwoofer, and ported output does not solve room modes on its own.
Full SVS PC-2000 Pro review and specifications →
| Released | Dec 2019 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 550W RMS (1500W peak) |
| App | Yes |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 34.3”H x 16.6”W x 16.6”D (871.2 x 421.6 x 421.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” driver |
| Enclosure | ported, cylinder |
| Frequency Response | 16Hz - 290Hz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 47.4 lbs (21.5 kg) |
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Definitive Technology Descend DN12: $999.99 Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Definitive Technology Descend DN8 (smaller subwoofer, estimated 3/5), the Definitive Technology DN10 (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, rated 3.4/5) and the Definitive Technology Descend DN15 (larger subwoofer, rated 3.7/5).
Pros: A 12” Descend subwoofer with Definitive’s 3XR layout (one active driver and two passive radiators) driven by a 1500W peak Class H amplifier. It reaches 25Hz, has Flat, Deep and Loud EQ modes and 360 degree phase adjustment, and comes with a remote and front panel display.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured Definitive Technology Descend DN15, which reached 112.9dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands and 103.9dB at 20Hz. That is modest output for its size and price compared with ported rivals, and the DN12 is not expected to beat it.
Full Definitive Technology Descend DN12 review and specifications →
| Released | 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 1500W peak Class H |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 19.2”H x 18.1”W x 20.2”D (488 x 459 x 512 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” active driver, 2 x 12” passive radiators |
| Enclosure | passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 25-150Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 73.2 lbs (33.2 kg) |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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