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 PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 ranks #104 (rated 3.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
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.
Why pick the PSB Speakers SubSeries 250: A compact sealed 10 inch subwoofer for smaller rooms and tight spaces, now discontinued. The tradeoff: Output at 31.5Hz is 102.2dB and 96.7dB at 25Hz, so it is not for large rooms or loud movie effects.
Buy the SVS SB-3000. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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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 sealed 10 inch subwoofer for smaller rooms and tight spaces, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-3000 | PSB Speakers SubSeries 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,149.00 | $584.28 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #15 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #104 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.6 dB | 92.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.7 dB | 96.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.8 dB | 102.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.6 dB | 106.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.7 dB | 111.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.7 dB | 115.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.9 dB | 116.6 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 | 112.5 dB |
| Dimensions | 15.6”H x 15.2”W x 15.7”D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm) | 14.2”H x 13.6”W x 14.4”D (361.9 x 345.9 x 365.0 mm) |
| Weight | 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg) | 35.5 lbs (16.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Brent Butterworth |
| Frequency Response | 18-270Hz, ±3dB | 20Hz+ |
| 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 | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 90.0 dB |
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