In this review, we will be comparing 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System and SW-15, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from SVS and Wharfedale. 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 Wharfedale SW-15 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 Wharfedale SW-15 have a totally different setup: the SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System features 2 x 9-inch drivers whereas the SW-15 features 1 x 15-inch drivers.
Frequency Response
3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System has a frequency range of 22-250 Hz whereas SW-15 has a frequency range of 30-120 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 SW-15's min frequency of 30Hz.
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 Wharfedale SW-15's external dimensions. SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System has external dimensions of 635.0 x 305.1 x 94.7mm () whereas Wharfedale SW-15 has external dimensions of 570.0 x 493.0 x 615.0mm (22-7/16inch x 19-3/8inch x 24-3/16inch).
SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System is 187.9mm narrower and 520.3mm less deeper than Wharfedale SW-15 but it is also 65mm 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.
Wharfedale SW-15 needs about 949% more floor or shelf area. Wharfedale SW-15 is 520mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System is 65mm 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 Wharfedale SW-15 is approximately 3032.0cm2 / 470.0inch2. The 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System requires 90% less surface area than the SW-15 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.