In this review, we will be comparing SB-1000 Pro and Sub 6, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from SVS and Dynaudio. 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 SB-1000 Pro and Dynaudio Sub 6 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 SB-1000 Proand Dynaudio Sub 6 have a single woofer setup however the SVS SB-1000 Pro's woofer is 12-inch whereas the Dynaudio Sub 6 features a 9.5-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
SB-1000 Pro has a frequency range of 20-270 Hz whereas Sub 6 has a frequency range of 16-230 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 16Hz, the Sub 6 can go slightly deeper then the SB-1000 Pro's min frequency of 20Hz.
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 SB-1000 Pro and Dynaudio Sub 6 have Acoustic Suspension type cabinets. Acoustic Suspension aka Sealed type subwoofers have enclosures that are sealed hence no ports or holes exists on the cabinet. Sealed designs helps to provide more accurate and tight bass responses compared to ported 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 SB-1000 Pro's and Dynaudio Sub 6's external dimensions. SVS SB-1000 Pro has external dimensions of 343.0 x 331.0 x 402.0mm (13-1/2inch x 13inch x 15-13/16inch) whereas Dynaudio Sub 6 has external dimensions of 334.0 x 477.0 x 312.0mm (13-1/8 x 18-3/4 x 12-1/4inch).
Dynaudio Sub 6 is 9mm shorter and 90mm less deeper than SVS SB-1000 Pro but it is also 146mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of SVS SB-1000 Pro and Dynaudio Sub 6 in scale.
Comparison image of SVS SB-1000 Pro and Dynaudio Sub 6 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 SB-1000 Pro is approximately 1330.6cm2 / 206.2inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Sub 6 is approximately 1488.2cm2 / 230.7inch2. The SB-1000 Pro requires 11% less surface area than the Sub 6 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 SB-1000 Pro weighs 11.82kg / 26lbs and the Dynaudio Sub 6 weighs 20.55kg / 45.2lbs. This makes the Sub 6 74% heavier than the SB-1000 Pro.
Here is a comparison of how SB-1000 Pro and Sub 6'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 SB-1000 Pro?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SB-1000 Pro:
- Powered subwoofer
- Grille
- 6-feet AC power cord
- Quick Start Guide
- Brochure
- SVS Support Information
What's in the Box of Dynaudio Sub 6?
Here are the items that come with the Sub 6:
- Powered subwoofer
- 2 Grilles
- 6-feet AC power cord
- 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
- 4 Spike feet
- 4 Hex-nuts
- 4 Protective discs
- Wrench
- Owners Manual
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Extension Card
- Warning note
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
9.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
270 Hz
vs
230 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 App-Based Control |
iOS,Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Base Surface Area |
1330cm2
vs
1488cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
600USD
vs
2399USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Wireless Operation |
Optional
vs
No
|
Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless |
| Low Frequency Response |
16 Hz
vs
20 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
334mm
vs
343mm
|
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.
Dynaudio Sub 6 needs about 12% more floor area. SVS SB-1000 Pro stands 90mm further into the room.
| General |
SVS SB-1000 Pro |
Dynaudio Sub 6 |
| Brand |
SVS |
Dynaudio |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
325 watts |
500 watts |
| Frequency Response |
20-270 Hz |
16-230 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
325-watt RMS |
500-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
820-watt RMS |
n/a |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
9.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Fiber-composite |
Magnesium Silicate Polymer |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
side |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
343.0mm (13.5") |
334.0mm (13.1") |
| Width |
331.0mm (13") |
477.0mm (18.8") |
| Depth |
402.0mm (15.8") |
312.0mm (12.3") |
| Weight |
11.82kg (26lbs) |
20.55kg (45.2lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Available Colors |
Black,White |
n/a |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
3 Years |
Different price classes - Dynaudio Sub 6 costs roughly 4x what SVS SB-1000 Pro does. Before paying it, read the note below about two smaller subwoofers.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | B | Dynaudio Sub 6 goes deeper - 16Hz against 20Hz. Under 20Hz is felt more than heard - the bottom of a pipe organ and the bottom of a film mix. |
| Amplifier power | B | Dynaudio Sub 6 has the bigger amplifier - 500W against 325W RMS, about 1.9dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | A | SVS SB-1000 Pro moves more air: 12" against 9.5" is 1.6x the cone area, not the 1.26x the diameters suggest. More area means the same output with less excursion, and less distortion with it. |
| Enclosure | evenly matched | Both are sealed designs, so they roll off in much the same way. |
| Speaker-level inputs | A | SVS SB-1000 Pro takes a speaker-level connection as well as line level. That is what lets it work with an integrated amplifier or a vintage receiver that has no subwoofer output at all. |
| Wireless option | depends | Only SVS SB-1000 Pro 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. |
| Driver placement | depends | SVS SB-1000 Pro fires front and Dynaudio Sub 6 fires side. A down-firing driver is more forgiving of a grille-less look and of a hard floor; a front-firing one is the safer choice on a thick carpet or a suspended timber floor. |
| Warranty | A | SVS SB-1000 Pro carries 5 years on parts against 3 years. A subwoofer amplifier works harder than anything else in the system, so this is not a throwaway line. |
| Price | A | SVS SB-1000 Pro costs less - $600 against $2,399, about 75% less. |
A SVS SB-1000 Pro B Dynaudio Sub 6
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 SB-1000 Pro has the edge on paper, though not by much. The "depends" rows are more likely to decide this than the score is. Check your amplifier first: if it has no subwoofer or preamp output, SVS SB-1000 Pro is the only one of these two you can connect at all. 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 $600 each, two SVS SB-1000 Pro cost about $1,200 against $2,399 for one of the other, which is worth a thought.
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.