SVS SB-2000 Pro vs Klipsch SPL-120

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Short answer: the Klipsch SPL-120. It ranks #18 of 146 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $429.99; the SVS SB-2000 Pro ranks #58, rated 3.8/5, and costs $899, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

SVS SB-2000 Pro vs Klipsch SPL-120

The case for the SVS SB-2000 Pro: A compact sealed 12-inch subwoofer, about 37cm on each side, with a 550W RMS (1,500W peak) Sledge amplifier and SVS’s smartphone app for volume, crossover, phase, room gain compensation and parametric EQ from the listening 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 SB-3000, about $200 more, the better value for its considerably higher output.

Why pick the Klipsch SPL-120: 12-inch ported with 300W delivers room-filling bass hitting nearly 118dB max SPL.

Buy the Klipsch SPL-120. It is rated higher for sound quality than the SVS SB-2000 Pro and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.

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Specifications Side By Side

SVS SB-2000 Pro Klipsch SPL-120
Price$899.00 each$429.99
Ranked#58 of 146 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)#18 of 146 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)
Enclosuresealedported, front
Output SPL at 20 Hz102.5 dB97.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz113.3 dB108.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz114.0 dB116.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz114.1 dB119.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz115.9 dB120.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz115.0 dB121.2 dB
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)114.7 dB119.7 dB
Dimensions14.6”H x 14.2”W x 15.6”D (370.8 x 360.7 x 396.2 mm)17.7”H x 14.7”W x 19.9”D (450.8 x 372.9 x 504.7 mm)
Weight38.6 lbs (17.5 kg)45 lbs (20.4 kg)
Warranty55/2
Cabinet Colorblackblack
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Measurement SourceErin’s Audio CornerBrent Butterworth
Amplifier Power550W RMS, 1500W peak300W RMS
Frequency Response19-240Hz ±3dB24-125Hz
Drivers12” (305mm) driver12” (305mm) driver
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz-113.5 dB
Output SPL at 16 Hz-87.2 dB

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The Two Speakers In Full

SVS SB-2000 Pro: $899.00 each Amazon eBay

SVS SB-2000 Pro ranking card

Older models: the SVS SB-2000 (ranked higher, rated 3.9/5) and the SVS SB12-Plus (ranked lower, rated 3.6/5).

Pros: A compact sealed 12-inch subwoofer, about 37cm on each side, with a 550W RMS (1,500W peak) Sledge amplifier and SVS’s smartphone app for volume, crossover, phase, room gain compensation and parametric EQ from the listening seat. Erin’s Audio Corner measured a 114.7dB CEA-2010-A average from 40 to 80Hz, and SVS rates it at 19-240Hz within 3dB.

Cons: Output is modest next to larger or ported subwoofers: Erin’s Audio Corner measured about 102.5dB at 20Hz, and he judged the SB-3000, about $200 more, the better value for its considerably higher output. Sealed designs this size run out of headroom sooner in large rooms.

Amplifier Power550W RMS, 1500W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)114.7 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryUnited States
Dimensions14.6”H x 14.2”W x 15.6”D (370.8 x 360.7 x 396.2 mm)
Drivers12” (305mm) driver
Enclosuresealed
Frequency Response19-240Hz ±3dB
Measurement SourceErin’s Audio Corner
Output SPL at 20 Hz102.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz113.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz114.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz114.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz115.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz115.0 dB
Warranty5
Weight38.6 lbs (17.5 kg)

Klipsch SPL-120: $429.99 Amazon eBay

Klipsch SPL-120 ranking card

Pros: 12-inch ported with 300W delivers room-filling bass hitting nearly 118dB max SPL. Clean accurate response across whole bass register with tight controlled response at high volumes. Wireless connectivity with optional WA-2 accessory.

Amplifier Power300W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)119.7 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryUnited States
Dimensions17.7”H x 14.7”W x 19.9”D (450.8 x 372.9 x 504.7 mm)
Drivers12” (305mm) driver
Enclosureported, front
Frequency Response24-125Hz
Measurement SourceBrent Butterworth
Output SPL at 16 Hz87.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz97.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz108.2 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz113.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz116.8 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz119.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz120.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz121.2 dB
Warranty5/2
Weight45 lbs (20.4 kg)