Experts recommend Klipsch R120SW more than Elac SUB3030
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Klipsch R120SW over Elac SUB3030, but both Subwoofers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Klipsch R120SW received 3 recommendations: from Crutchfield (27 Nov 2024), The Master Switch (6 Feb 2024) and Woofer Guy. By contrast, Elac SUB3030 received only 2 recommendations from The Master Switch (6 Feb 2024) and The Sound Junky.
| Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | World Wide Stereo  | Crutchfield  | What Hi-Fi  | Rolling Stone  | BestCovery  | The Master Switch  | Wirecutter  | The Sound Junky  | Woofer Guy  | Digital Trends  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | - | $279 |  Klipsch R120SW The Klipsch R120SW subwoofer is highly praised for its impressive bass performance, compact size, excellent build quality, and versatile connectivity options, making it a great choice for enhancing the audio experience in various settings. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | 1 | - |
| 16 | - | $540 |  Elac SUB3030 | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | 3 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 6 Feb 2024 The Master Switch ranked Klipsch R120SW as #8 and Elac SUB3030 as #10
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 16 Klipsch R120SW Best of the Rest... ... ... #10 out of 16 Elac SUB3030 ... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - The Sound Junky ranked Elac SUB3030 as #3
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Elac SUB3030 Best Powered Subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - On 27 Nov 2024
Crutchfield ranked Klipsch R120SW as #2
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Klipsch R120SW Best budget subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.crutchfield.com - Woofer Guy ranked Klipsch R120SW as #1
Rank Subwoofer Comment #1 out of 8 Klipsch R120SW Best Overall (My favorite)... ... ... Source: wooferguy.com
After counting and adding up the 89 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Klipsch R120SW outranks Elac SUB3030. This is not to say that Elac SUB3030 is a bad option. Like Klipsch R120SW, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Klipsch R120SW outranks Elac SUB3030 by 12 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Klipsch R120SW is more critically acclaimed than Elac SUB3030.
| Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | World Wide Stereo | Crutchfield | What Hi-Fi | Rolling Stone | BestCovery | The Master Switch | Wirecutter | The Sound Junky | Woofer Guy | Digital Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $599 |  SVS SB-1000 Pro The SVS SB-1000 Pro is a highly praised subwoofer that offers exceptional sound quality, compact size, solid build quality, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for various use cases.
| 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| 2 | - | $729 |  Sonos Sub The Sonos Sub is a highly praised and recommended product for its exceptional bass reproduction capabilities, compact size, excellent build quality, and wireless connectivity, making it a versatile option for enhancing your audio experience. | - | - | 4 | - | 19 | - | - | 4 | 5
| 8 |
| 3 | - | $249 |  Polk Audio PSW10 The Polk Audio PSW10 subwoofer is highly praised for its impressive bass reproduction, compact size, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for various audio setups. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | - |
| 4 | - | $279 | Klipsch R120SW The Klipsch R120SW subwoofer is highly praised for its impressive bass performance, compact size, excellent build quality, and versatile connectivity options, making it a great choice for enhancing the audio experience in various settings. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [2]
Total expert reviews: 2
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 2
Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by techreviewadvisor.com | 96 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 96 |
| Lowest score by techreviewadvisor.com | 96 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Advanced Bluetooth Control - Sub3030 incorporates our advanced digital Control system. Download the Elac subeq app for your smartphone and have complete control of multiple subwoofers at the same time
- Auto EQ - utilizing our new subeq app and your smartphone's microphone, the subwoofer will optimize room EQ automatically, utilizing eight parametric curves. Full manual EQ is available as well.
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From Seller:
- 12" high excursion spun-copper Imp woofer
- 29 hertz – 120 hertz plus /- 3 dB
- 400 watt
- Max acoustic output 116dB
- Bass-reflex via rear firing port. Amplifier power (control/peak): 200 watts/400 watts
- Output wattage: 200 watts
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Limited ELAC Debut 2.0 SUB3030 1000 Watt Powered Subwoofer, Black
Review by Graciela Kent
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