In this review, we will be comparing PB-2000 Pro and SPL-150, 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 PB-2000 Pro and Klipsch SPL-150 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.Both SVS PB-2000 Proand Klipsch SPL-150 have a single woofer setup however the SVS PB-2000 Pro's woofer is 12-inch whereas the Klipsch SPL-150 features a 15-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
PB-2000 Pro has a frequency range of 16-290 Hz whereas SPL-150 has a frequency range of 18-125 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 16Hz, the PB-2000 Pro can go slightly deeper then the SPL-150's min frequency of 18Hz.
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
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both SVS PB-2000 Pro and Klipsch SPL-150 have Bass Reflex type cabinets. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
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 PB-2000 Pro's and Klipsch SPL-150's external dimensions. SVS PB-2000 Pro has external dimensions of 534.0 x 442.0 x 609.0mm (21 x 17-3/8 x 23-15/16inch) whereas Klipsch SPL-150 has external dimensions of 547.0 x 496.0 x 604.0mm (21-1/2 x 19-1/2 x 23-3/4inch).
SVS PB-2000 Pro is 54mm narrower and 13mm shorter than Klipsch SPL-150 but it is also 5mm deeper.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of SVS PB-2000 Pro and Klipsch SPL-150 in scale.
Comparison image of SVS PB-2000 Pro and Klipsch SPL-150 Size and External Dimensions
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 PB-2000 Pro is approximately 2691.8cm2 / 417.2inch2 and base area of the Klipsch SPL-150 is approximately 2995.8cm2 / 464.3inch2. The PB-2000 Pro requires 10% less surface area than the SPL-150 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The SVS PB-2000 Pro weighs 29.45kg / 64.8lbs and the Klipsch SPL-150 weighs 34.27kg / 75.4lbs. This makes the SPL-150 16% heavier than the PB-2000 Pro.
Here is a comparison of how PB-2000 Pro and SPL-150's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
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What's in the Box of SVS PB-2000 Pro?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of PB-2000 Pro:
- Powered subwoofer
- Grille
- 8-feet AC power cord
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety Instructions
- SVS brochure
What's in the Box of Klipsch SPL-150?
Here are the items that come with the SPL-150:
- Powered sub
- Grille
- 6.5-feet AC power cord
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
 Low Frequency Response |
16 Hz
vs
18 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
290 Hz
vs
125 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 App-Based Control |
iOS,Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Height |
534mm
vs
547mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
2691cm2
vs
2995cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1100USD
vs
1399USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| Woofer Size |
15 inches
vs
12 inches
|
Larger woofer |
Size, drawn to scale
Both subwoofers 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 floor and pushed back to the same wall, so the bigger one visibly takes more of the room.
Klipsch SPL-150 needs about 11% more floor area. Klipsch SPL-150 is 13mm taller.
| General |
SVS PB-2000 Pro |
Klipsch SPL-150 |
| Brand |
SVS |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
550 watts |
400 watts |
| Frequency Response |
16-290 Hz |
18-125 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
550-watt RMS |
400-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
1500-watt RMS |
n/a |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
15" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aluminum |
Cerametallic |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
534.0mm (21") |
547.0mm (21.5") |
| Width |
442.0mm (17.4") |
496.0mm (19.5") |
| Depth |
609.0mm (24") |
604.0mm (23.8") |
| Weight |
29.45kg (64.8lbs) |
34.27kg (75.4lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |
No single best subwoofer here. Your room, where the box can physically go, and whether this is mainly for films or mainly for music will settle it long before the specs do.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | evenly matched | Effectively the same reach (16Hz vs 18Hz). |
| Amplifier power | A | SVS PB-2000 Pro has the bigger amplifier - 550W against 400W RMS, about 1.4dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | B | Klipsch SPL-150 moves more air: 15" against 12" is 1.56x the cone area, not the 1.25x the diameters suggest. More area means the same output with less excursion, and less distortion with it. |
| Enclosure | evenly matched | Both are ported designs, so they roll off in much the same way. |
| Warranty | A | SVS PB-2000 Pro carries 5 years on parts against 2 years. A subwoofer amplifier works harder than anything else in the system, so this is not a throwaway line. |
| Price | A | SVS PB-2000 Pro costs less - $1,100 against $1,399, about 21% less. |
A SVS PB-2000 Pro B Klipsch SPL-150
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both subwoofers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
SVS PB-2000 Pro has the edge on paper, though not by much. The "depends" rows are more likely to decide this than the score is.
One thing outweighs everything above: where the subwoofer stands. Room modes can add or remove 10dB or more at a given seat, which is far larger than any difference on this page. Before spending more, try the sub in two or three positions - the crawl test, where you put it in the listening seat and crawl the room to find where the bass sounds best, costs nothing and usually beats an upgrade.