In this review, we will be comparing PC-2000 and Black TreVoce 12 PRO, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from SVS and OSD. 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 and OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO 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 PC-2000and OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 12" drivers.
Frequency Response
PC-2000 has a frequency range of 16-260 Hz whereas Black TreVoce 12 PRO has a frequency range of 18-250 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 16Hz, the PC-2000 can go slightly deeper then the Black TreVoce 12 PRO'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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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's and OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO's external dimensions. SVS PC-2000 has external dimensions of 872.0 x 422.0 x 422.0mm (34-5/16 x 16-5/8 x 16-5/8inch) whereas OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO has external dimensions of 450.9 x 404.8 x 473.1mm ().
OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO is 17.2mm narrower and 421.1mm shorter than SVS PC-2000 but it is also 51.1mm deeper.
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.
Near-identical footprints. OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO is 51mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. SVS PC-2000 is 421mm 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 PC-2000 is approximately 1780.8cm2 / 276.0inch2 and base area of the OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO is approximately 1915.1cm2 / 296.8inch2. The PC-2000 requires 7% less surface area than the Black TreVoce 12 PRO 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 PC-2000 weighs 22.70kg / 49.9lbs and the OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO weighs 21.09kg / 46.4lbs. This makes the PC-2000 8% heavier than the Black TreVoce 12 PRO.
Here is a comparison of how PC-2000 and Black TreVoce 12 PRO's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
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 Low Frequency Response |
16 Hz
vs
18 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
260 Hz
vs
250 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Base Surface Area |
1780cm2
vs
1915cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
750USD
vs
800USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Height |
450mm
vs
872mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
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.
Near-identical footprints. OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO stands 51mm further into the room. SVS PC-2000 is 421mm taller.
| General |
SVS PC-2000 |
OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO |
| Brand |
SVS |
OSD |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Frequency Response |
16-260 Hz |
18-250 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
500-watt RMS |
300-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
1100-watt RMS |
800-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aluminum |
|
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
872.0mm (34.3") |
450.9mm (17.8") |
| Width |
422.0mm (16.6") |
404.8mm (15.9") |
| Depth |
422.0mm (16.6") |
473.1mm (18.6") |
| Weight |
22.70kg (49.9lbs) |
21.09kg (46.4lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
|
| Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |
A ported subwoofer against a passive radiator one. That is the most consequential line on this page: it decides how the bass rolls off, how it behaves in a small room, and how much output you get for the size of the box.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | evenly matched | Effectively the same reach (16Hz vs 18Hz). |
| Amplifier power | A | SVS PC-2000 has the bigger amplifier - 500W against 300W RMS, about 2.2dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | evenly matched | Near-identical radiating area (12" against 12"). |
| Enclosure | depends | SVS PC-2000 is ported - a ported box gives more output low down for its size, at the cost of a steeper roll-off below tuning; OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO is passive radiator - a passive radiator behaves like a port without the pipe noise, and suits a slim cabinet. Neither is better in the abstract; ported tends to suit films and sealed tends to suit music, and both generalisations have exceptions. |
| Cabinet size | depends | OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO is about 44% 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 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 PC-2000 costs less - $750 against $800, about 6% less. |
A SVS PC-2000 B OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO
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 PC-2000 has the edge on paper, though not by much. The "depends" rows are more likely to decide this than the score is. If placement is the constraint - a corner, behind a sofa, under a desk - OSD Black TreVoce 12 PRO 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.