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SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System vs KEF KUBE 8b Comparison
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SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System

Powered Subwoofer | 22-250 Hz

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KEF KUBE 8b

Powered Subwoofer | 34-140 Hz

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SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System vs KEF KUBE 8b Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System and KUBE 8b, 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 KUBE 8b first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System Key Specs

  • 2 x 9" Woofer
  • 22-250 Hz Frequency Response
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): " x 12.01" x 3.73"

KEF KUBE 8b Key Specs

  • 8" Not given Woofer
  • 34-140 Hz Frequency Response
  • 300 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:11.36kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 294.0" x 11-5/8" x 13-5/16"( 294.0 x 296.0 x 339.0mm )

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System and KEF KUBE 8b compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.


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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 Single Subwoofer System and KEF KUBE 8b have a totally different setup: the SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System features 2 x 9-inch drivers whereas the KUBE 8b features 1 x 8-inch drivers.

Frequency Response

3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System has a frequency range of 22-250 Hz whereas KUBE 8b has a frequency range of 34-140 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 22Hz, the 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the KUBE 8b's min frequency of 34Hz.

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

Size of a speaker can sometimes become 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 KUBE 8b's external dimensions. SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System has external dimensions of ( ) whereas KEF KUBE 8b has external dimensions of 294.0 x 296.0 x 339.0mm ( 11-9/16 x 11-5/8 x 13-5/16inch) .

KEF KUBE 8b is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 296mm wider, 294mm taller and 339mm deeper than SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System.


Reasons to choose SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System over KEF KUBE 8b
Woofer Size 9 inches vs 8 inches Larger woofer
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
Low Frequency Response 22 Hz vs 34 Hz Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response 250k Hz vs 140k Hz Generates higher frequency
Height 0mm vs 294mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 0cm2 vs 1003cm2 Takes less floor space
Reasons to choose KEF KUBE 8b over SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System
Driver Setup 1-way vs -way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System vs KEF KUBE 8b Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System KEF KUBE 8b
Brand SVS KEF
Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
Impedance 4 ohms n/a
Frequency Response 22-250 Hz 34-140 Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) n/a 300-watt RMS
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 1
Woofer Size 9" 8"
Woofer Composition Not given
Tweeter Size - -
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Crossover Frequency n/a 40-140 Hz
Firing Direction n/a front
Physical Specs
Height mm (0") 294.0mm (11.6")
Width mm (0") 296.0mm (11.7")
Depth mm (0") 339.0mm (13.3")
Weight n/a 11.36kg (25lbs)
Enclosure Acoustic Suspension
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 2 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 2 Years

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