Short answer: the SVS SB-3000. It ranks #15 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5) at $1,149 and is still sold new; the Jamo C 912 SUB ranks #189 (rated 3.2/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The SVS SB-3000 is the better-sounding option. 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.
The case for the Jamo C 912 SUB: A 12 inch ported subwoofer with a front port for flexible placement, for music and movies, now discontinued. The tradeoff: Maximum output in the upper bass trails the Infinity Speakers REFERENCE SUB R12, so it runs out of headroom sooner at high volume.
Buy the SVS SB-3000. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Jamo C 912 SUB is discontinued.
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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 ported subwoofer with a front port for flexible placement, for music and movies, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-3000 | Jamo C 912 SUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,149.00 | $599 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #15 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #189 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.3 dB | 78.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.6 dB | 88.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.7 dB | 95.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.8 dB | 99.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.6 dB | 103.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.7 dB | 106.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.7 dB | 108.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.9 dB | 108.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.8 dB | 106.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 120.7 dB | 104.9 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 118.7 dB | 106.7 dB |
| Dimensions | 15.6”H x 15.2”W x 15.7”D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm) | 17.9”H x 14”W x 18.9”D (454.4 x 355.3 x 479.6 mm) |
| Weight | 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg) | 41.7 lbs (18.9 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5/2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, white, wood |
| Country | United States | Denmark |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Frequency Response | 18-270Hz, ±3dB | 29-125Hz |
| Amplifier Power | 800W RMS / 2500W peak | 200W 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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