Short answer: the SVS SB-3000. It ranks #15 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $1,149. The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer ranks #50, rated 3.8/5, at $849, $300 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the SVS SB-3000: 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.
The case for the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer: A compact ported 12 inch subwoofer with solid output for a mid-size room. The tradeoff: The 326.8H x 294.7W x 294.7D mm cabinet and 33.7 lbs (15.3 kg) mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.
Buy the SVS SB-3000. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $300 with the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A well made sealed subwoofer with tight, accurate bass and handy app controls, great for music and medium rooms.
A compact ported 12 inch subwoofer with solid output for a mid-size room.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-3000 | Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,149.00 | $849.00 |
| Ranked | #15 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #50 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.6 dB | 90.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.7 dB | 102.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.8 dB | 108.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.6 dB | 113.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.7 dB | 115.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.7 dB | 116.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.8 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 120.7 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 118.7 dB | 115.4 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Dimensions | 15.6”H x 15.2”W x 15.7”D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm) | 12.9”H x 11.6”W x 11.6”D (326.8 x 294.7 x 294.7 mm) |
| Weight | 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg) | 33.7 lbs (15.3 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 1 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | Thailand |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 18-270Hz, ±3dB | - |
| Amplifier Power | 800W RMS / 2500W peak | - |
| 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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