SVS SB-3000 vs Dayton Audio CS1200

Short answer: the Dayton Audio CS1200. It ranks #8 of 145 subwoofers by sound quality at $239.98; the SVS SB-3000 ranks #14 and costs $1099, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

What the SVS SB-3000 offers: 13-inch sealed with 800W RMS (2500W peak) delivers 118.7dB average with exceptional accuracy. Beautifully made with pinpoint control and flawless tonal accuracy. Sweet spot performance-to-value ratio. Three-band parametric EQ with 1Hz precision adjustment. Watch for: Ported cabinet room-mode dependency, compact 25 kg size limits bass extension, and $1,100 investment.

What the Dayton Audio CS1200 offers: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 94.6 dB at 20 Hz and 119.0 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported enclosure with a 12” driver has real headroom for a mid-size room. Watch for: The 457.2H x 393.7W x 415.8D mm cabinet and 17.6 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.

Buy the Dayton Audio CS1200. It ranks higher for sound quality than the SVS SB-3000 and costs less, so the other one has nothing left to offer.

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The Two Speakers In Full

SVS SB-3000: $1,099.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: 13-inch sealed with 800W RMS (2500W peak) delivers 118.7dB average with exceptional accuracy. Beautifully made with pinpoint control and flawless tonal accuracy. Sweet spot performance-to-value ratio. Three-band parametric EQ with 1Hz precision adjustment.

Cons: Ported cabinet room-mode dependency, compact 25 kg size limits bass extension, and $1,100 investment.

Full SVS SB-3000 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	800W RMS / 2500W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	118.7 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Crossover Frequency	30-200Hz adjustable, 6/12/18/24dB slopes
Dimensions	15.6"H x 15.2"W x 15.7"D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm)
Drivers	13" (330mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Features	Auto/On, 3-12V AC/DC trigger
Frequency Response	18-270Hz, ±3dB
Inputs	RCA (unbalanced), USB
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 15 Hz	90.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	96.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	101.7 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	107.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	114.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	120.7 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
Phase Control	0°-180°
Warranty	5
Weight	54.5 lbs (24.7 kg)

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Dayton Audio CS1200: $239.98 Amazon eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 94.6 dB at 20 Hz and 119.0 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported enclosure with a 12” driver has real headroom for a mid-size room.

Cons: The 457.2H x 393.7W x 415.8D mm cabinet and 17.6 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration.

Full Dayton Audio CS1200 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	119.0 dB
Dimensions	18"H x 15.5"W x 16.4"D (457.2 x 393.7 x 415.8 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	ported
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 16 Hz	86.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	94.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	104.0 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	111.3 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	117.2 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	119.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	120.7 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	118.6 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	38.8 lbs (17.6 kg)

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  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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