In this review, we will be comparing Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer and SB-2000, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Aperion and SVS. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer and SVS SB-2000 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
The sections below take each area in turn: driver and amplifier, frequency response, physical size and connectivity.
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Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Both Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwooferand SVS SB-2000 have a single woofer setup however the Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer's woofer is 10-inch whereas the SVS SB-2000 features a 12-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer has a frequency range of 20-195 Hz whereas SB-2000 has a frequency range of 19-220 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 19Hz, the SB-2000 can go slightly deeper then the Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer's min frequency of 20Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.
Low Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer
Cabinet Type
The Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer has a Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs. On the other hand the SVS SB-2000 have Acoustic Suspension type enclosure. Acoustic Suspension aka Sealed type subwoofers have enclosures that are sealed hence no ports or holes exists on the cabinet. Sealed designs helps to provide more accurate and tight bass responses compared to ported designs.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer's and SVS SB-2000's external dimensions. Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer has external dimensions of 401.3 x 340.4 x 375.9mm (15.8 x 13.4 x 14.8inch) whereas SVS SB-2000 has external dimensions of 372.0 x 362.0 x 478.0mm (14-5/8 x 14-1/4 x 18-13/16inch).
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer is 21.6mm narrower and 102.1mm less deeper than SVS SB-2000 but it is also 29.3mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer is approximately 1279.6cm2 / 198.3inch2 and base area of the SVS SB-2000 is approximately 1730.4cm2 / 268.2inch2. The Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer requires 26% less surface area than the SB-2000 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer weighs 18.14kg / 39.9lbs and the SVS SB-2000 weighs 15.82kg / 34.8lbs. This makes the Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer 15% heavier than the SB-2000.
Here is a comparison of how Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer and SB-2000's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer
 Base Surface Area |
1279cm2
vs
1730cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
599USD
vs
600USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
10 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
19 Hz
vs
20 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
220k Hz
vs
195k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
372mm
vs
401mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
| General |
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer |
SVS SB-2000 |
| Brand |
Aperion |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
250 watts |
500 watts |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
20-195 Hz |
19-220 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
250-watt RMS |
500-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
50-160 Hz and 80 Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
401.3mm (15.8") |
372.0mm (14.6") |
| Width |
340.4mm (13.4") |
362.0mm (14.3") |
| Depth |
375.9mm (14.8") |
478.0mm (18.8") |
| Weight |
18.14kg (39.9lbs) |
15.82kg (34.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
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| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |