Short answer: the SVS SB-3000 on measured sound quality, the BIC America PL-300 on price. The SVS SB-3000 ranks #15 of 212 subwoofers, rated 4.1/5, at $1,149. The BIC America PL-300 ranks #89, rated 3.7/5, at $449, $700 cheaper.
The SVS SB-3000 is the better-sounding choice. A well made sealed subwoofer with tight, accurate bass and handy app controls, great for music and medium rooms. The catch: 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.
What the BIC America PL-300 does well: An affordable ported 12 inch subwoofer with three ports, adjustable tuning and a strong amplifier. The catch: At 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) and 457 x 387 x 476mm it is a large, heavy cabinet that needs floor space.
Buy the SVS SB-3000 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the BIC America PL-300 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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A well made sealed subwoofer with tight, accurate bass and handy app controls, great for music and medium rooms.
An affordable ported 12 inch subwoofer with three ports, adjustable tuning and a strong amplifier.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-3000 | BIC America PL-300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,149.00 | $449.00 |
| Ranked | #15 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #89 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 | 96.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.7 dB | 102.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.8 dB | 109.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.6 dB | 114.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.7 dB | 116.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.7 dB | 113.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.9 dB | 110.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.8 dB | 108.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 120.7 dB | 106.8 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 118.7 dB | 113.7 dB |
| Dimensions | 15.6”H x 15.2”W x 15.7”D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm) | 18”H x 15.2”W x 18.7”D (457.2 x 387.3 x 476.2 mm) |
| Weight | 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg) | 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 8/5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Frequency Response | 18-270Hz, ±3dB | 15-200Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 800W RMS / 2500W peak | 350W 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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