In this review, we will be comparing 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System and SPL-120, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from SVS and Klipsch. 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 Klipsch SPL-120 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 Klipsch SPL-120 have a totally different setup: the SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System features 2 x 9-inch drivers whereas the SPL-120 features 1 x 12-inch drivers.
Frequency Response
3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System has a frequency range of 22-250 Hz whereas SPL-120 has a frequency range of 24-125 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 22Hz, the 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System can go slightly deeper then the SPL-120'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.
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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 Klipsch SPL-120's external dimensions. SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System has external dimensions of 635.0 x 305.1 x 94.7mm () whereas Klipsch SPL-120 has external dimensions of 450.0 x 375.0 x 540.0mm (17-11/16 x 14-3/4 x 21-1/4inch).
SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System is 69.9mm narrower and 445.3mm less deeper than Klipsch SPL-120 but it is also 185mm 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.
Klipsch SPL-120 needs about 601% more floor or shelf area. Klipsch SPL-120 is 445mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System is 185mm 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 Klipsch SPL-120 is approximately 2025.0cm2 / 313.9inch2. The 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System requires 86% less surface area than the SPL-120 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.