Short answer: the SVS SB-3000. It ranks #15 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $1,149. The JBL L10cs Classic ranks #125, rated 3.6/5, at $769, $380 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
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.
What the JBL L10cs Classic does well: A 10 inch down-firing subwoofer in real wood veneer finishes, with a simple design that suits music systems. The tradeoff: Output drops steeply below 31.5Hz, reaching 97.0dB at 25Hz and 78.9dB at 20Hz, so it adds little deep movie rumble.
Buy the SVS SB-3000. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $380 saving on the JBL L10cs Classic is not enough to make up the difference.
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A well made sealed subwoofer with tight, accurate bass and handy app controls, great for music and medium rooms.
A 10 inch down-firing subwoofer in real wood veneer finishes, with a simple design that suits music systems.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-3000 | JBL L10cs Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,149.00 | $769.00 |
| Ranked | #15 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #125 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.6 dB | 78.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.7 dB | 97.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.8 dB | 102.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.6 dB | 109.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.7 dB | 112.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.7 dB | 114.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.9 dB | 111.8 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 | 111.9 dB |
| Dimensions | 15.6”H x 15.2”W x 15.7”D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm) | 15.4”H x 13.3”W x 15.6”D (391.2 x 337.8 x 396.2 mm) |
| Weight | 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg) | 31.1 lbs (14.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, wood |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 18-270Hz, ±3dB | 32-150Hz |
| 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 | 10” (254mm) driver |
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