Short answer: the SVS SB-3000. It ranks #15 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $1,149. The SVS PB-2000 PRO ranks #39, rated 3.9/5, at $999, $150 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
Why pick the SVS SB-3000: 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.
What the SVS PB-2000 PRO does well: A ported 12 inch subwoofer with big output and very deep extension for large rooms, plus app control with parametric EQ. Watch for: Response shows a 2 to 3dB dip around 25Hz, confirmed by separate measurements, and the rolloff starts near 50Hz.
Buy the SVS SB-3000. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $150 with the SVS PB-2000 PRO does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A well made sealed subwoofer with tight, accurate bass and handy app controls, great for music and medium rooms.
A ported 12 inch subwoofer with big output and very deep extension for large rooms, plus app control with parametric EQ.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-3000 | SVS PB-2000 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,149.00 | $999.00 |
| Ranked | #15 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #39 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 90.3 dB | 96.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.6 dB | 108.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 101.7 dB | 114.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.8 dB | 116.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 114.6 dB | 116.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.7 dB | 116.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.7 dB | 116.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.9 dB | 116.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 120.8 dB | 116.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 120.7 dB | 116.3 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 118.7 dB | 116.5 dB |
| Dimensions | 15.6”H x 15.2”W x 15.7”D (396.2 x 386.1 x 398.8 mm) | 20.9”H x 17.3”W x 22.5”D (530.9 x 439.4 x 571.5 mm) |
| Weight | 54.5 lbs (24.7 kg) | 64.8 lbs (29.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Frequency Response | 18-270Hz, ±3dB | 16-290Hz, ±3dB |
| Amplifier Power | 800W RMS / 2500W peak | 550W RMS / 1500W peak |
| 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 with ported design |
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