Short answer: the SVS SB-2000 Pro, if you are buying new. The JBL HDI-1200P ranks higher than it (#32 vs #72 of 212 subwoofers, 3.9/5 vs 3.8/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the SVS SB-2000 Pro is still sold new at $749.
The case for the SVS SB-2000 Pro: A compact sealed 12 inch subwoofer with tight bass and full app control from your seat. The tradeoff: 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.
Why pick the JBL HDI-1200P: A compact 12 inch subwoofer with a powerful amp, low distortion and adjustable crossover and phase for easy blending, now discontinued. The catch: Output drops quickly below the port tuning, to 93.2dB at 25Hz against 109.5dB at 31.5Hz, so the deepest effects are limited.
Buy the SVS SB-2000 Pro new; the JBL HDI-1200P is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-2000 Pro | JBL HDI-1200P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $749.00 each | $2,310 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #72 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #32 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 102.5 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 113.3 dB | 93.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.0 dB | 115.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.1 dB | 119.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 115.9 dB | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 115.0 dB | 114.9 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 114.7 dB | 117.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 14.6”H x 14.2”W x 15.6”D (370.8 x 360.7 x 396.2 mm) | 16.9”H x 16.3”W x 17.8”D (430.5 x 414.0 x 451.4 mm) |
| Weight | 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg) | 70.8 lbs (32.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, wood |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Erin’s Audio Corner | Audioholics |
| Amplifier Power | 550W RMS, 1500W peak | 1000W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 19-240Hz ±3dB | 28-150Hz (-6dB) |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 109.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 115.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 117.2 dB |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 50-150Hz, 24dB/octave |
| Inputs | - | RCA (unbalanced) and XLR (balanced) |
| Features | - | Single-band parametric EQ |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- SVS SB-2000 Pro: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- JBL HDI-1200P: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
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