In this review, we will be comparing 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System and KC62, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from SVS and KEF. 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 Single Subwoofer System and KEF KC62 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer SystemKEF KC62
Woofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
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.Both SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer Systemand KEF KC62 have a double woofer setup however the SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System's woofer is 9-inch whereas the KEF KC62 features a 6.5-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System has a frequency range of 22-250 Hz whereas KC62 has a frequency range of 11-200 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 11Hz, the KC62 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System's min frequency of 22Hz.
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
SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System
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 Single Subwoofer System's and KEF KC62's external dimensions. SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System has external dimensions of 635.0 x 305.1 x 94.7mm () whereas 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).
KEF KC62 is 47.1mm narrower and 390mm shorter than SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System but it is also 186.3mm deeper.
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 Single Subwoofer System is approximately 288.9cm2 / 44.8inch2 and base area of the KEF KC62 is approximately 725.0cm2 / 112.4inch2. The 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System requires 60% less surface area than the KC62 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.