Short answer: the SVS SB-3000 if sound quality matters most, the BIC America PL-200II if price matters most. The SVS SB-3000 ranks #15 of 212 subwoofers, rated 4.1/5, at $1,149. The BIC America PL-200II ranks #133, rated 3.6/5, at $419, $730 cheaper.
The SVS SB-3000 is the better-sounding pick. A well made sealed subwoofer with tight, accurate bass and handy app controls, great for music and medium rooms. The tradeoff: Being sealed, it gives up deep-bass output: Audioholics measured 96.6dB at 20Hz and 101.7dB at 25Hz, about 15dB behind the ported SVS PB-3000 from the same series, so a large room or reference-level movie bass may call for a second sub.
Why pick the BIC America PL-200II: A 12 inch dual port subwoofer with simple crossover and volume controls and an unusually long warranty. Watch for: Output falls off in the deepest octave, dropping to 99.2dB at 25Hz and 87.0dB at 20Hz, so it will not rumble in a large room.
Buy the SVS SB-3000 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the BIC America PL-200II when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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A well made sealed subwoofer with tight, accurate bass and handy app controls, great for music and medium rooms.
A 12 inch dual port subwoofer with simple crossover and volume controls and an unusually long warranty.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-3000 | BIC America PL-200II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,149.00 | $419.00 |
| Ranked | #15 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #133 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.6 dB | 87.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.7 dB | 99.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.8 dB | 105.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.6 dB | 110.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.7 dB | 113.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.7 dB | 111.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.9 dB | 109.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.8 dB | 108.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 120.7 dB | 106.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 118.7 dB | 111.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 15.6”H x 15.2”W x 15.7”D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm) | 17.2”H x 14.9”W x 19.5”D (438.1 x 377.7 x 495.3 mm) |
| Weight | 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg) | 46.1 lbs (20.9 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 8/5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Frequency Response | 18-270Hz, ±3dB | 21-200Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 800W RMS / 2500W peak | 250W RMS |
| Crossover Frequency | 30-200Hz adjustable, 6/12/18/24dB slopes | - |
| Inputs | RCA (unbalanced), USB | - |
| Phase Control | 0°-180° | - |
| Features | Auto/On, 3-12V AC/DC trigger | - |
| Drivers | 13” (330mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
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