Short answer: the SVS SB-2000 Pro. It ranks #72 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.8/5) at $749 and is still sold new; the Monitor Audio RXW12 ranks #135 (rated 3.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
What the SVS SB-2000 Pro does well: 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.
The case for the Monitor Audio RXW12: A sealed 12 inch subwoofer with a strong amplifier for small to medium rooms, now discontinued. The catch: Output drops to 97.9dB at 31.5Hz and 88.9dB at 20Hz, so deep bass is limited.
Buy the SVS SB-2000 Pro. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Monitor Audio RXW12 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-2000 Pro | Monitor Audio RXW12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $749.00 each | $799 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #72 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #135 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 102.5 dB | 88.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 113.3 dB | 92.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.0 dB | 111.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.1 dB | 114.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 115.9 dB | 106.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 115.0 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 114.7 dB | 110.9 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 14.6”H x 14.2”W x 15.6”D (370.8 x 360.7 x 396.2 mm) | 15”H x 16.9”W x 16.9”D (381.0 x 430.0 x 430.0 mm) |
| Weight | 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg) | 49.8 lbs (22.6 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Measurement Source | Erin’s Audio Corner | Brent Butterworth |
| Amplifier Power | 550W RMS, 1500W peak | 500W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 19-240Hz ±3dB | 21-40Hz |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 97.9 dB |
Where the Ratings Come From
- SVS SB-2000 Pro: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Monitor Audio RXW12: 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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