SVS SB-3000 vs SVS PC12-NSD

Short answer: the SVS SB-3000 for better sound quality, the SVS PC12-NSD for the lower price. The SVS SB-3000 ranks #14 of 145 subwoofers at $1099. The SVS PC12-NSD ranks #85 at $999, $100 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 SVS PC12-NSD offers: 12-inch ported cylinder with 400W RMS, 112.1dB average. 3-foot tall design uses minimal floor space. Stereo outputs with fixed 80Hz high-pass filter. Smooth tight articulate bass both music and movies. Watch for: No detailed measurement caveats are currently recorded.

Buy the SVS SB-3000 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the SVS PC12-NSD when the price outweighs sound quality instead.

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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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SVS PC12-NSD: $999 eBay

Pros: 12-inch ported cylinder with 400W RMS, 112.1dB average. 3-foot tall design uses minimal floor space. Stereo outputs with fixed 80Hz high-pass filter. Smooth tight articulate bass both music and movies.

Notes: “Cylinder” shape

Full SVS PC12-NSD review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	400W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	112.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Country	United States
Dimensions	35.7"H x 16.6"W x 16.6"D (908.0 x 421.1 x 421.1 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, bottom
Frequency Response	18-130Hz
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	109.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	109.6 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	109.6 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	112.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	112.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	112.1 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	48.9 lbs (22.2 kg)

• Links
  • SVS PC12-NSD Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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