In this review, we will be comparing KC62 and SVS 3000 Micro, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from KEF 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 KEF KC62 and SVS 3000 Micro first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the KEF KC62 and SVS 3000 Micro 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.Both KEF KC62and SVS 3000 Micro have a double woofer setup however the KEF KC62's woofer is 6.5-inch whereas the SVS 3000 Micro features a 8-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
KC62 has a frequency range of 11-200 Hz whereas SVS 3000 Micro has a frequency range of 23-240 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 11Hz, the KC62 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SVS 3000 Micro's min frequency of 23Hz.
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 KEF KC62 and SVS 3000 Micro have Acoustic Suspension type cabinets. 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
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 KEF KC62's and SVS 3000 Micro's external dimensions. KEF KC62 has external dimensions of 245.0 x 258.0 x 281.0mm ( 9-5/8inch x 10-1/8inch x 11-1/16inch ) whereas SVS 3000 Micro has external dimensions of 277.0 x 297.0 x 310.0mm ( 10-7/8inch x 11-11/16inch x 12-3/16inch ) .
SVS 3000 Micro is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 39mm wider, 32mm taller and 29mm deeper than KEF KC62.
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 KEF KC62 is approximately 725.0cm2 / 112.4inch2 and base area of the SVS 3000 Micro is approximately 920.7cm2 / 142.7inch2. The KC62 requires 21% less surface area than the SVS 3000 Micro 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 KEF KC62 weighs 14.05kg / 30.9lbs and the SVS 3000 Micro weighs 10.23kg / 22.5lbs. This makes the KC62 37% heavier than the SVS 3000 Micro.
Here is a comparison of how KC62 and SVS 3000 Micro's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
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What's in the Box of KEF KC62?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of KC62:
Powered subwoofer6.5-feet AC power cordSpeaker-level input blockUser ManualImportant Safety InformationWarranty Information
What's in the Box of SVS 3000 Micro?
Here are the items that come with the SVS 3000 Micro:
Powered subwoofer6-feet AC power cordQuick Start GuideSVS Brochure
 Low Frequency Response |
11 Hz
vs
23 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
245mm
vs
277mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
725cm2 (258x281mm)
vs
920cm2 (297x310mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
| Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
240k Hz
vs
200k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 App-Based Control |
iOS,Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Price per pair* |
900USD
vs
1500USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
KEF KC62 |
SVS 3000 Micro |
| Brand |
KEF |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
1000 watts |
800 watts |
| Frequency Response |
11-200 Hz |
23-240 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
1000-watt RMS |
800-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
2500-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
side |
side |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
245.0mm (9.6") |
277.0mm (10.9") |
| Width |
258.0mm (10.2") |
297.0mm (11.7") |
| Depth |
281.0mm (11.1") |
310.0mm (12.2") |
| Weight |
14.05kg (30.9lbs) |
10.23kg (22.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Black |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |
5 Years |