SVS SB-3000 vs PSB Speakers SubSeries 450

Short answer: the PSB Speakers SubSeries 450 for better sound quality, the SVS SB-3000 for the lower price. The PSB Speakers SubSeries 450 ranks #4 of 145 subwoofers at $1898.91. The SVS SB-3000 ranks #14 at $1099, $799.91 cheaper.

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 PSB Speakers SubSeries 450 offers: 12-inch passive radiator with 400W RMS (1000W peak). Pitch definition and precision equal to far pricier designs. Bass hits hard and tight without lingering in room. Strong presence in bass guitar range for music. Does it all well. Watch for: No detailed measurement caveats are currently recorded.

Buy the SVS SB-3000 if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the PSB Speakers SubSeries 450 if sound quality is the priority over the price.

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Specifications Side By Side

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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)

• Links
  • SVS SB-3000 Website
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PSB Speakers SubSeries 450: $1,898.91 eBay

Pros: 12-inch passive radiator with 400W RMS (1000W peak). Pitch definition and precision equal to far pricier designs. Bass hits hard and tight without lingering in room. Strong presence in bass guitar range for music. Does it all well.

Full PSB Speakers SubSeries 450 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	400W RMS / 1000W peak
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	122.1 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	Canada
Dimensions	15.1"H x 15.4"W x 16.6"D (384.0 x 390.4 x 422.1 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	passive radiator
Frequency Response	20-150Hz, ±3dB
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	94.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	107.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	114.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	117.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	121.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	124.3 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	124.9 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	43 lbs (19.5 kg)

• Links
  • PSB Speakers SubSeries 450 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
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