Experts recommend SVS SB-1000 Pro more than KEF KC62
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer SVS SB-1000 Pro over KEF KC62, but both Subwoofers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, SVS SB-1000 Pro received 5 recommendations: from World Wide Stereo (10 Sep 2024), Crutchfield (27 Nov 2024) The Master Switch (6 Feb 2024) and 2 others. By contrast, KEF KC62 received only 2 recommendations from The Master Switch (6 Feb 2024) and Digital Trends (22 Oct 2024).
| 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 | - |
| 18 | - | $1500 |  KEF KC62 The KEF KC62 subwoofer is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, powerful bass reproduction, compact size, solid build quality, and comprehensive connectivity options, making it ideal for various audio setups. | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | 4 |
Curious to see this month's entire Subwoofers ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 6 Feb 2024 The Master Switch ranked SVS SB-1000 Pro as #1 and KEF KC62 as #6
Rank Subwoofer Comment #1 out of 16 SVS SB-1000 Pro Best Overall Subwoofer... ... ... #6 out of 16 KEF KC62 Subwoofer with the Deepest Bass... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 22 Oct 2024 Digital Trends ranked KEF KC62 as #4
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 KEF KC62 The best small subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 10 Sep 2024 World Wide Stereo ranked SVS SB-1000 Pro as #2
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 8 SVS SB-1000 Pro The Best Sealed Subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.worldwidestereo.com - On 27 Nov 2024 Crutchfield ranked SVS SB-1000 Pro as #1
Rank Subwoofer Comment #1 out of 7 SVS SB-1000 Pro Best value powered subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.crutchfield.com - On 6 Nov 2024 Wirecutter ranked SVS SB-1000 Pro as #4
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 4 SVS SB-1000 Pro For Small SpacesSource: www.nytimes.com -
Woofer Guy ranked SVS SB-1000 Pro as #4
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 SVS SB-1000 Pro Best High-End Subwoofer... ... ... Source: wooferguy.com
After counting and adding up the 89 expert endorsements of the January rankings, SVS SB-1000 Pro outranks KEF KC62. This is not to say that KEF KC62 is a bad option. Like SVS SB-1000 Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, SVS SB-1000 Pro outranks KEF KC62 by 17 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, SVS SB-1000 Pro is more critically acclaimed than KEF KC62.
| 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 [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by 7Review | 100 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 95 |
| Lowest score by Sound and Vision | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Home Cinema Choice | 100 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 95 |
| Lowest score by AVForums | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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