In this review, we will be comparing PC-2000 Pro and SPL-100, 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 PC-2000 Pro and Klipsch SPL-100 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 PC-2000 Proand Klipsch SPL-100 have a single woofer setup however the SVS PC-2000 Pro's woofer is 12-inch whereas the Klipsch SPL-100 features a 10-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
PC-2000 Pro has a frequency range of 16-290 Hz whereas SPL-100 has a frequency range of 27-125 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 16Hz, the PC-2000 Pro can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SPL-100's min frequency of 27Hz.
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 PC-2000 Pro and Klipsch SPL-100 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 PC-2000 Pro's and Klipsch SPL-100's external dimensions. SVS PC-2000 Pro has external dimensions of 872.0 x 423.0 x 459.0mm (34-5/16 x 16-5/8 x 18-1/16inch) whereas Klipsch SPL-100 has external dimensions of 418.0 x 358.0 x 478.0mm (16-7/16 x 14-1/16 x 18-13/16inch).
Klipsch SPL-100 is 65mm narrower and 454mm shorter than SVS PC-2000 Pro but it is also 19mm deeper.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of SVS PC-2000 Pro and Klipsch SPL-100 in scale.
Comparison image of SVS PC-2000 Pro and Klipsch SPL-100 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 PC-2000 Pro is approximately 1941.6cm2 / 300.9inch2 and base area of the Klipsch SPL-100 is approximately 1711.2cm2 / 265.2inch2. The PC-2000 Pro requires 13% more surface area than the SPL-100 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 PC-2000 Pro weighs 21.55kg / 47.4lbs and the Klipsch SPL-100 weighs 16.82kg / 37lbs. This makes the PC-2000 Pro 28% heavier than the SPL-100.
Here is a comparison of how PC-2000 Pro and SPL-100'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 PC-2000 Pro?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of PC-2000 Pro:
- Powered subwoofer
- 8-feet AC power cord
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety Instructions
- SVS brochure
What's in the Box of Klipsch SPL-100?
Here are the items that come with the SPL-100:
- Powered sub
- Grille
- 6.5-feet AC power cord
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
10 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
16 Hz
vs
27 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 |
418mm
vs
872mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1711cm2
vs
1941cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
399USD
vs
1100USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Wireless Operation |
Optional
vs
No
|
Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless |
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.
SVS PC-2000 Pro needs about 13% more floor area. Klipsch SPL-100 stands 19mm further into the room. SVS PC-2000 Pro is 454mm taller.
| General |
SVS PC-2000 Pro |
Klipsch SPL-100 |
| Brand |
SVS |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
550 watts |
200 watts |
| Frequency Response |
16-290 Hz |
27-125 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
550-watt RMS |
200-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
1500-watt RMS |
450-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aluminum |
Cerametallic |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
872.0mm (34.3") |
418.0mm (16.5") |
| Width |
423.0mm (16.7") |
358.0mm (14.1") |
| Depth |
459.0mm (18.1") |
478.0mm (18.8") |
| Weight |
21.55kg (47.4lbs) |
16.82kg (37lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
n/a |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |
Different price classes - SVS PC-2000 Pro costs roughly 2.8x what Klipsch SPL-100 does. Before paying it, read the note below about two smaller subwoofers.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | A | SVS PC-2000 Pro goes deeper - 16Hz against 27Hz. Under 20Hz is felt more than heard - the bottom of a pipe organ and the bottom of a film mix. |
| Amplifier power | A | SVS PC-2000 Pro has the bigger amplifier - 550W against 200W RMS, about 4.4dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | A | SVS PC-2000 Pro moves more air: 12" against 10" is 1.44x the cone area, not the 1.2x 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. |
| Wireless option | depends | Only Klipsch SPL-100 offers a wireless link (as a paid option). It decides where the sub can go if you cannot run a cable, and is worth nothing if you can. |
| Cabinet size | depends | Klipsch SPL-100 is about 58% smaller by volume. In a subwoofer that is a real trade rather than a preference: box volume is how you get output low down without a bigger amplifier. |
| Warranty | A | SVS PC-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 | B | Klipsch SPL-100 costs less - $399 against $1,100, about 64% less. |
A SVS PC-2000 Pro B Klipsch SPL-100
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?
The usual trade-off: SVS PC-2000 Pro measures better, Klipsch SPL-100 costs about 64% less. In a normal room, placement will make a bigger difference than the gap between these two. Two small subwoofers beat one big one in most rooms - a pair evens out the room modes in a way no single box can, whatever its specs. At $399 each, two Klipsch SPL-100 cost about $798 against $1,100 for one of the other, which is worth a thought. If placement is the constraint - a corner, behind a sofa, under a desk - Klipsch SPL-100 is the one that will actually go there, and a well-placed small subwoofer beats a badly-placed big one every time.
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.