In this review, we will be comparing Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer and PB-1000 Pro, 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 DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer and SVS PB-1000 Pro 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.
Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwooferand SVS PB-1000 Pro have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 12" drivers.
Frequency Response
Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer has a frequency range of 19-195 Hz whereas PB-1000 Pro has a frequency range of 17-260 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 17Hz, the PB-1000 Pro can go slightly deeper then the Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer's min frequency of 19Hz.
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
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Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer
High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer and SVS PB-1000 Pro have Bass Reflex type cabinets. 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.
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 DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer's and SVS PB-1000 Pro's external dimensions. Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer has external dimensions of 469.9 x 401.3 x 439.9mm (18.5 x 15.8 x 17.32inch) whereas SVS PB-1000 Pro has external dimensions of 479.0 x 380.0 x 509.0mm (18-13/16inch x 15inch x 20-15/16inch).
Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer is 9.1mm shorter and 69.1mm less deeper than SVS PB-1000 Pro but it is also 21.3mm wider.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
SVS PB-1000 Pro needs about 10% more floor or shelf area. SVS PB-1000 Pro is 69mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall.
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 DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer is approximately 1765.3cm2 / 273.6inch2 and base area of the SVS PB-1000 Pro is approximately 1934.2cm2 / 299.8inch2. The Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer requires 9% less surface area than the PB-1000 Pro 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 DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer weighs 24.49kg / 53.9lbs and the SVS PB-1000 Pro weighs 19.30kg / 42.5lbs. This makes the Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer 27% heavier than the PB-1000 Pro.
Here is a comparison of how Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer and PB-1000 Pro's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer
 Height |
469mm
vs
479mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1765cm2
vs
1934cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Low Frequency Response |
17 Hz
vs
19 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
260 Hz
vs
195 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 App-Based Control |
iOS,Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
Size, drawn to scale
Both subwoofers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same floor and pushed back to the same wall, so the bigger one visibly takes more of the room.
SVS PB-1000 Pro needs about 10% more floor area. SVS PB-1000 Pro stands 69mm further into the room.
| General |
Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer |
SVS PB-1000 Pro |
| Brand |
Aperion |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
250 watts |
325 watts |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
19-195 Hz |
17-260 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
250-watt RMS |
325-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
820-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Fiber-composite |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
469.9mm (18.5") |
479.0mm (18.9") |
| Width |
401.3mm (15.8") |
380.0mm (15") |
| Depth |
439.9mm (17.3") |
509.0mm (20") |
| Weight |
24.49kg (53.9lbs) |
19.30kg (42.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
No single best subwoofer here. Your room, where the box can physically go, and whether this is mainly for films or mainly for music will settle it long before the specs do.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | evenly matched | Effectively the same reach (19Hz vs 17Hz). |
| Amplifier power | B | SVS PB-1000 Pro has the bigger amplifier - 325W against 250W RMS, about 1.1dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | evenly matched | Near-identical radiating area (12" against 12"). |
| Enclosure | evenly matched | Both are ported designs, so they roll off in much the same way. |
| Price | evenly matched | Priced within a few per cent of each other. |
A Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer B SVS PB-1000 Pro
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both subwoofers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
SVS PB-1000 Pro has the edge on paper, though not by much. The "depends" rows are more likely to decide this than the score is.
One thing outweighs everything above: where the subwoofer stands. Room modes can add or remove 10dB or more at a given seat, which is far larger than any difference on this page. Before spending more, try the sub in two or three positions - the crawl test, where you put it in the listening seat and crawl the room to find where the bass sounds best, costs nothing and usually beats an upgrade.