Short answer: the SVS SB-2000 Pro. It ranks #72 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $749. The BIC America PL-300 ranks #89, rated 3.7/5, at $449, $300 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the SVS SB-2000 Pro: A compact sealed 12 inch subwoofer with tight bass and full app control from your seat. Watch for: Output is modest next to larger or ported subwoofers: Erin’s Audio Corner measured about 102.5dB at 20Hz, and he judged the SVS SB-3000, about $200 more, the better value for its considerably higher output.
The case for the BIC America PL-300: An affordable ported 12 inch subwoofer with three ports, adjustable tuning and a strong amplifier. The tradeoff: At 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) and 457 x 387 x 476mm it is a large, heavy cabinet that needs floor space.
Buy the SVS SB-2000 Pro. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $300 you would save on the BIC America PL-300 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-2000 Pro | BIC America PL-300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $749.00 each | $449.00 |
| Ranked | #72 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #89 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 102.5 dB | 96.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 113.3 dB | 102.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.0 dB | 114.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.1 dB | 116.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 115.9 dB | 113.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 115.0 dB | 110.9 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 114.7 dB | 113.7 dB |
| Dimensions | 14.6”H x 14.2”W x 15.6”D (370.8 x 360.7 x 396.2 mm) | 18”H x 15.2”W x 18.7”D (457.2 x 387.3 x 476.2 mm) |
| Weight | 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg) | 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 8/5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Erin’s Audio Corner | Audioholics |
| Amplifier Power | 550W RMS, 1500W peak | 350W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 19-240Hz ±3dB | 15-200Hz |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 109.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 108.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 106.8 dB |
Where the Ratings Come From
- SVS SB-2000 Pro: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- BIC America PL-300: 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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