Short answer: the SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution. Both are rated 4.2/5 for sound quality (#79 and #67 of 143 subwoofers), and the SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution costs $1,799 against $1,999.99 for the Klipsch RP-1600SW, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
The case for the SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution: A sealed 15 inch subwoofer with a powerful amplifier and app based room calibration for tight, deep bass. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured SVS SB-4000 it replaces (120.1dB in the CEA-2010 bands it completed).
Why pick the Klipsch RP-1600SW: A 16 inch ported subwoofer with deep, strong bass for large home theaters, still sold new. Watch for: The 594.1H x 596.9W x 694.7D mm cabinet and 110.9 lbs (50.3 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
Buy the SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $200.99 less than the Klipsch RP-1600SW.
About the ratings: the SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 4.0 to 4.4, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution | Klipsch RP-1600SW | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799.00 | $1,999.99 |
| Ranked | #79 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) Estimated | #67 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Weight | 102.1 lbs (46.3 kg) | 110.9 lbs (50.3 kg) |
| Enclosure | sealed | ported, front |
| Drivers | 15” driver | 16” (406mm) driver |
| Amplifier Power | 2000W RMS | - |
| Frequency Response | 17Hz - 280Hz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 18.3”H x 17.8”W x 19.5”D (464.8 x 452.1 x 495.3 mm) | 23.4”H x 23.5”W x 27.4”D (594.1 x 596.9 x 694.7 mm) |
| App | Yes | - |
| Cabinet Color | Premium Black Ash, Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | - | 85.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 101.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 108.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 112.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 116.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 120.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 121.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 120.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 120.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 119.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 118.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 118.5 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 120.4 dB |
| Warranty | - | 5 |
| Measurement Source | - | Audioholics |
Where the Ratings Come From
- SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Klipsch RP-1600SW: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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