In this review, we will be comparing 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System and A120P, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from SVS and JBL. 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 SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System and JBL Stage A120P 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.SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System and JBL Stage A120P have a totally different setup: the SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System features 2 x 9-inch drivers whereas the A120P features 1 x 12-inch drivers.
Frequency Response
3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System has a frequency range of 22-250 Hz whereas A120P has a frequency range of 32-150 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 22Hz, the 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the A120P's min frequency of 32Hz.
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.
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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 SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System's and JBL Stage A120P's external dimensions. SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System has external dimensions of 635.0 x 305.1 x 94.7mm () whereas JBL Stage A120P has external dimensions of 415.0 x 393.0 x 475.0mm (16-5/16 x 15-7/16 x 18-11/16inch).
SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System is 87.9mm narrower and 380.3mm less deeper than JBL Stage A120P but it is also 220mm taller.
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.
JBL Stage A120P needs about 546% more floor or shelf area. JBL Stage A120P is 380mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System is 220mm taller.
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 SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System is approximately 288.9cm2 / 44.8inch2 and base area of the JBL Stage A120P is approximately 1866.8cm2 / 289.4inch2. The 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System requires 85% less surface area than the A120P which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.