In this review, we will be comparing D8is In Wall or On Wall and SB-1000 Pro, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Perlisten 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 Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall and SVS SB-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.Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall and SVS SB-1000 Pro have a totally different setup: the Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall features x -inch drivers whereas the SB-1000 Pro features 1 x 12-inch drivers.
Frequency Response
D8is In Wall or On Wall has a frequency range of 20-290 Hz whereas SB-1000 Pro has a frequency range of 20-270 Hz.
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
Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall
Cabinet Type
The Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall 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-1000 Pro 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 Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall's and SVS SB-1000 Pro's external dimensions. Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall has external dimensions of () whereas SVS SB-1000 Pro has external dimensions of 343.0 x 331.0 x 402.0mm (13-1/2inch x 13inch x 15-13/16inch).
SVS SB-1000 Pro is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 331mm wider, 343mm taller and 402mm deeper than Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall.
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 Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall weighs 103.80kg / 228.4lbs and the SVS SB-1000 Pro weighs 11.82kg / 26lbs. This makes the D8is In Wall or On Wall 778% heavier than the SB-1000 Pro.
Here is a comparison of how D8is In Wall or On Wall and SB-1000 Pro's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall
 High Frequency Response |
290 Hz
vs
270 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
0mm
vs
343mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
0cm2
vs
1330cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
inches
|
Larger woofer |
 App-Based Control |
iOS,Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Price per pair* |
600USD
vs
21995USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall |
SVS SB-1000 Pro |
| Brand |
Perlisten |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Frequency Response |
20-290 Hz |
20-270 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
n/a |
325-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
820-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
1 |
| Woofer Size |
" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Fiber-composite |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
mm (0") |
343.0mm (13.5") |
| Width |
mm (0") |
331.0mm (13") |
| Depth |
mm (0") |
402.0mm (15.8") |
| Weight |
103.80kg (228.4lbs) |
11.82kg (26lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Black,White |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
A ported subwoofer against a sealed one. That is the most consequential line on this page: it decides how the bass rolls off, how it behaves in a small room, and how much output you get for the size of the box.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | evenly matched | Effectively the same reach (20Hz vs 20Hz). |
| Enclosure | depends | Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall is ported - a ported box gives more output low down for its size, at the cost of a steeper roll-off below tuning; SVS SB-1000 Pro is sealed - a sealed box rolls off gently and is usually the easier one to integrate in a small or awkward room. Neither is better in the abstract; ported tends to suit films and sealed tends to suit music, and both generalisations have exceptions. |
| Price | B | SVS SB-1000 Pro costs less - $600 against $21,995, about 97% less. |
A Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall B SVS SB-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?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let your room size and where the box can actually stand settle it. Films or music? If this is mainly a home cinema, Perlisten D8is In Wall or On Wall will hit harder for the money; if it is mainly for music in a normal-sized room, SVS SB-1000 Pro is usually the easier one to make sound right. Two small subwoofers beat one big one in most rooms - a pair evens out the room modes in a way no single box can, whatever its specs. At $600 each, two SVS SB-1000 Pro cost about $1,200 against $21,995 for one of the other, which is worth a thought.
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.