In this review, we will be comparing Varro PS350-BK and PB-1000 Pro, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from ELAC 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 ELAC Varro PS350-BK and SVS PB-1000 Pro first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the ELAC Varro PS350-BK and SVS PB-1000 Pro compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.
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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.ELAC Varro PS350-BKand SVS PB-1000 Pro have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 12" drivers.
Frequency Response
Varro PS350-BK has a frequency range of 24-150 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 significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Varro PS350-BK's min frequency of 24Hz.
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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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both ELAC Varro PS350-BK 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
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare ELAC Varro PS350-BK's and SVS PB-1000 Pro's external dimensions. ELAC Varro PS350-BK has external dimensions of 439.0 x 418.0 x 420.0mm ( 17-1/4inch x 16-7/16inch x 16-1/2inch ) 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 ) .
ELAC Varro PS350-BK is 40mm shorter and 89mm less deeper than SVS PB-1000 Pro but it is also 38mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of ELAC Varro PS350-BK and SVS PB-1000 Pro in scale.
Comparison image of ELAC Varro PS350-BK and SVS PB-1000 Pro Size and External Dimensions
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 ELAC Varro PS350-BK is approximately 1755.6cm2 / 272.1inch2 and base area of the SVS PB-1000 Pro is approximately 1934.2cm2 / 299.8inch2. The Varro PS350-BK 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 ELAC Varro PS350-BK weighs 21.86kg / 48.1lbs and the SVS PB-1000 Pro weighs 19.30kg / 42.5lbs. This makes the Varro PS350-BK 13% heavier than the PB-1000 Pro.
Here is a comparison of how Varro PS350-BK and PB-1000 Pro's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
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What's in the Box of ELAC Varro PS350-BK?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Varro PS350-BK:
Grill Power Cord 4 Spikes
What's in the Box of SVS PB-1000 Pro?
Here are the items that come with the PB-1000 Pro:
Powered subwooferGrille6-feet AC power cordQuick Start GuideBrochureSVS Support Information
 Height |
439mm
vs
479mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1755cm2 (418x420mm)
vs
1934cm2 (380x509mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Low Frequency Response |
17 Hz
vs
24 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
260k Hz
vs
150k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Wireless Operation |
Optional
vs
No
|
Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless |
| General |
ELAC Varro PS350-BK |
SVS PB-1000 Pro |
| Brand |
ELAC |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
350 watts |
325 watts |
| Frequency Response |
24-150 Hz |
17-260 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
350-watt RMS |
325-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
700-watt RMS |
820-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
Treated paper |
Fiber-composite |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
bottom |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
439.0mm (17.3") |
479.0mm (18.9") |
| Width |
418.0mm (16.5") |
380.0mm (15") |
| Depth |
420.0mm (16.5") |
509.0mm (20") |
| Weight |
21.86kg (48.1lbs) |
19.30kg (42.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF |
n/a |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| USB Port |
USB-A port for firmware updates |
n/a |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
1 year |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
1 year |
5 Years |