Short answer: the SVS SB-1000 PRO. It ranks #4 of 73 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5) at $599 and is still sold new; the Klipsch HD Theater 600 ranks #35 (rated 3.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The SVS SB-1000 PRO is the better-sounding pick. A compact sealed subwoofer with tight bass and huge output for its weight, best for music and small rooms. The catch: As a sealed box it gives up output in the deepest octave: 91dB at 20Hz and 97.7dB at 25Hz, where a ported subwoofer like the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 10S MKII reaches 100dB and 105dB.
The case for the Klipsch HD Theater 600: A discontinued compact ported 8 inch subwoofer that adds midbass support to a small home theater system. The catch: Without a published 20 Hz result, deep-bass capability is less certain than the midbass figure.
Buy the SVS SB-1000 PRO. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Klipsch HD Theater 600 is discontinued.
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A compact sealed subwoofer with tight bass and huge output for its weight, best for music and small rooms.
A discontinued compact ported 8 inch subwoofer that adds midbass support to a small home theater system.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-1000 PRO | Klipsch HD Theater 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $399 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #4 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #35 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 91.0 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 97.7 dB | 87.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 104.2 dB | 98.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.1 dB | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.5 dB | 107.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 116.7 dB | 112.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 115.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 113.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 111.5 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.9 dB | 108.2 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 13.5”H x 13”W x 14.8”D (342.9 x 330.2 x 374.9 mm) | 13.9”H x 12.5”W x 12.5”D (353.1 x 317.5 x 317.5 mm) |
| Weight | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
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