Neither SVS SB-3000 nor Yamaha NS-SW300 were recommended by experts this month
On 5 Mar 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 87 Subwoofer expert endorsements , however neither SVS SB-3000 nor Yamaha NS-SW300 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Subwoofer received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at SVS SB-1000 Pro or other critically acclaimed Subwoofers of this month.
For reference, SVS SB-1000 Pro received 4 endorsements this month, from Crutchfield (4 Dec 2023), The Master Switch (6 Feb 2024) Wirecutter (12 Oct 2023) and 1 other.
Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | Crutchfield | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | Lifewire | Rolling Stone | BestCovery | The Sound Junky | Wirecutter | Woofer Guy | Digital Trends |
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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. | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | - |
N/A | N/A | $1099 | SVS SB-3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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N/A | N/A | Check price | Yamaha NS-SW300 The Yamaha NS-SW300 subwoofer is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, powerful bass reproduction, compact size, and versatile connectivity options, making it ideal for home theaters and audio setups that require deep and immersive sound. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | Crutchfield | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | Lifewire | Rolling Stone | BestCovery | The Sound Junky | Wirecutter | Woofer Guy | Digital Trends |
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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. | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | - |
2 | - | $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. | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | 6 | - | 3 | - |
3 | - | $245 | 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 | - |
4 | - | $750 | 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 | - |
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Expert reviews [11]
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 5
Highest score by Audioholics | 100 |
Average score based on 11 reviews | 94 |
Lowest score by My Audio | 90 |
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Expert reviews [4]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
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- Unheard of reference subwoofer performance for the price and also for its compact size differentiate the SB-3000 subwoofer from any subwoofer available. A sophisticated 800 watts RMS, 2,500+ watts peak power Sledge STA-800D2 DSP amplifier, innovative new 13-inch high-excursion SVS driver and an optimized sealed cabinet design take control of a room with deeper bass and higher output levels than what is typically possible from a relatively compact subwoofer.
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- PWM digital drive high efficiency amplifier and dual feedback circuit
- New Twisted Flare Port contributes to clear and tight bass, 20 to 160 Hz Frequency response
- Advance YST II (Yamaha Active Servo Technology II) with 250 W output power
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SVS SB-3000 is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling subwoofers and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as SVS PB-2000 Pro or QSC KSub .
SVS SB-3000 is $680 more expensive than the average subwoofer ($419).