In this review, we will be comparing Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer and PB-2000 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 DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer and SVS PB-2000 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.
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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 DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwooferand SVS PB-2000 Pro have a single woofer setup however the Aperion Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer's woofer is 15-inch whereas the SVS PB-2000 Pro features a 12-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer has a frequency range of 18-195 Hz whereas PB-2000 Pro has a frequency range of 16-290 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 16Hz, the PB-2000 Pro can go slightly deeper then the Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer's min frequency of 18Hz.
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 DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer
High Frequency
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Aperion Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer
Cabinet Type
Both Aperion Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer and SVS PB-2000 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 DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer's and SVS PB-2000 Pro's external dimensions. Aperion Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer has external dimensions of 569.0 x 469.9 x 551.2mm (22.4 x 18.5 x 21.7inch) whereas SVS PB-2000 Pro has external dimensions of 534.0 x 442.0 x 609.0mm (21 x 17-3/8 x 23-15/16inch).
SVS PB-2000 Pro is 27.9mm narrower and 35mm shorter than Aperion Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer but it is also 57.8mm deeper.
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 DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer is approximately 2590.1cm2 / 401.5inch2 and base area of the SVS PB-2000 Pro is approximately 2691.8cm2 / 417.2inch2. The Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer requires 4% less surface area than the PB-2000 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 DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer weighs 35.38kg / 77.8lbs and the SVS PB-2000 Pro weighs 29.45kg / 64.8lbs. This makes the Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer 20% heavier than the PB-2000 Pro.
Here is a comparison of how Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer and PB-2000 Pro's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer
 Woofer Size |
15 inches
vs
12 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Base Surface Area |
2590cm2
vs
2691cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| Low Frequency Response |
16 Hz
vs
18 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
290k Hz
vs
195k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 App-Based Control |
iOS,Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Height |
534mm
vs
569mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
1100USD
vs
1199USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Aperion Daedalus DS15 Class D 15" Powered Subwoofer |
SVS PB-2000 Pro |
| Brand |
Aperion |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
550 watts |
550 watts |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
18-195 Hz |
16-290 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
550-watt RMS |
550-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
1500-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
15" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
569.0mm (22.4") |
534.0mm (21") |
| Width |
469.9mm (18.5") |
442.0mm (17.4") |
| Depth |
551.2mm (21.7") |
609.0mm (24") |
| Weight |
35.38kg (77.8lbs) |
29.45kg (64.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |