SVS SB-3000 vs SVS SB12-Plus

Short answer: the SVS SB-3000. It ranks #14 of 145 subwoofers by sound quality at $1099; the SVS SB12-Plus ranks #97 and costs $1299, so there is little reason to consider the other one.

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 SB12-Plus offers: 12-inch sealed with 425W RMS, 110.9dB average. Compact cube design delivers amazing performance. Ideal for small rooms under 2500 cubic feet. Doesn’t leave listeners short-changed on bass quality or control. Watch for: No detailed measurement caveats are currently recorded.

Buy the SVS SB-3000. It ranks higher for sound quality than the SVS SB12-Plus and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.

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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 SB12-Plus: $1299 eBay

Pros: 12-inch sealed with 425W RMS, 110.9dB average. Compact cube design delivers amazing performance. Ideal for small rooms under 2500 cubic feet. Doesn’t leave listeners short-changed on bass quality or control.

Full SVS SB12-Plus review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	425W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	110.9 dB
Country	United States
Dimensions	13.5"H x 13.5"W x 13.5"D (342.9 x 342.9 x 342.9 mm)
Drivers	12" (305mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	22-150Hz
Measurement Source	Ilkka Rissanen
Output SPL at 15 Hz	87.8 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	89.8 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	97.4 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	101.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	107.4 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	112.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	112.2 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	111.8 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	39.9 lbs (18.1 kg)

• Links
  • SVS SB12-Plus Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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