Short answer: the Klipsch SPL-120. It ranks #19 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $429.99; the SVS SB-2000 Pro ranks #72, rated 3.8/5, and costs $749, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for 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.
Why pick the Klipsch SPL-120: An affordable 12 inch ported subwoofer with room filling, clean bass and optional wireless connection. Watch for: Port chuffing is the known flaw: testers could not run it past about 60 to 70% volume before the noise became bothersome, a problem Klipsch fixed in the newer Klipsch RP-1200SW.
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 | $749.00 each | $429.99 |
| Ranked | #72 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #19 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 102.5 dB | 97.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 113.3 dB | 108.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.0 dB | 116.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.1 dB | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 115.9 dB | 120.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 115.0 dB | 121.2 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 114.7 dB | 119.7 dB |
| Dimensions | 14.6”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) |
| Weight | 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg) | 45 lbs (20.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5/2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Erin’s Audio Corner | Brent Butterworth |
| Amplifier Power | 550W RMS, 1500W peak | 300W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 19-240Hz ±3dB | 24-125Hz |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 113.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 87.2 dB |
Where the Ratings Come From
- SVS SB-2000 Pro: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Klipsch SPL-120: 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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