Short answer: the SVS SB-1000 PRO, if you are buying new. The Onkyo SKW-204 ranks higher than it (#3 vs #4 of 73 subwoofers, 3.8/5 vs 3.7/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the SVS SB-1000 PRO is still sold new at $599.
The case for the SVS SB-1000 PRO: A compact sealed subwoofer with tight bass and huge output for its weight, best for music and small rooms. The tradeoff: 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.
What the Onkyo SKW-204 does well: A discontinued ported 10 inch subwoofer with strong upper bass punch for movies and music at a budget price. Watch for: 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 SB-1000 PRO, since the Onkyo SKW-204 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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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 ported 10 inch subwoofer with strong upper bass punch for movies and music at a budget price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-1000 PRO | Onkyo SKW-204 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $299 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #4 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #3 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 91.0 dB | 77.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 97.7 dB | 90.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 104.2 dB | 103.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.1 dB | 108.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.5 dB | 114.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 116.7 dB | 119.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 115.2 dB | 121.4 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 | 115.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 13.5”H x 13”W x 14.8”D (342.9 x 330.2 x 374.9 mm) | 18.6”H x 10.8”W x 16.9”D (472.9 x 274.6 x 428.5 mm) |
| Weight | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 1 |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | black |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
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