Experts recommend SVS SB-1000 Pro more than Q Acoustics Q B12
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer SVS SB-1000 Pro over Q Acoustics Q B12, 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, Q Acoustics Q B12 received only 2 recommendations from What Hi-Fi (31 Oct 2023) and The Master Switch (6 Feb 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 | - |
| 6 | - | Check price |  Q Acoustics Q B12 The Q Acoustics Q B12 subwoofer has received positive reviews for its sound quality, compact size, build quality, and connectivity options, making it a versatile choice for enhancing bass performance in various audio systems. | - | - | 1 | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 6 Feb 2024 The Master Switch ranked SVS SB-1000 Pro as #1 and Q Acoustics Q B12 as #9
Rank Subwoofer Comment #1 out of 16 SVS SB-1000 Pro Best Overall Subwoofer... ... ... #9 out of 16 Q Acoustics Q B12 ... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 31 Oct 2023 What Hi-Fi ranked Q Acoustics Q B12 as #1
Rank Subwoofer Comment #1 out of 4 Q Acoustics Q B12 Upgrade your 3000i or Concept 5.1 package.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.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 Q Acoustics Q B12. This is not to say that Q Acoustics Q B12 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 Q Acoustics Q B12 by 5 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, SVS SB-1000 Pro is more critically acclaimed than Q Acoustics Q B12.
| 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 [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 100 |
| Lowest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
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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