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SVS SB-1000 Pro vs Monitor Audio Silver W-12 Comparison
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SVS SB-1000 Pro

Powered Subwoofer | 20-270 Hz

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Powered Subwoofer | 20-120 Hz

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SVS SB-1000 Pro vs Monitor Audio Silver W-12 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing SB-1000 Pro and Silver W-12, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from SVS and Monitor Audio . 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 Monitor Audio Silver W-12 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

SVS SB-1000 Pro Key Specs

  • 12" Fiber-composite Woofer
  • 20-270 Hz Frequency Response
  • 325 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:11.82kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 343.0" x 13" x 15-13/16"( 343.0 x 331.0 x 402.0mm )

Monitor Audio Silver W-12 Key Specs

  • 12" C-CAM Woofer
  • 20-120 Hz Frequency Response
  • 500 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:20.14kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 355.0" x 13-7/16" x 17-1/2"( 355.0 x 342.0 x 445.0mm )

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the SVS SB-1000 Pro and Monitor Audio Silver W-12 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 SB-1000 Proand Monitor Audio Silver W-12 have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 12" drivers.

Frequency Response

SB-1000 Pro has a frequency range of 20-270 Hz whereas Silver W-12 has a frequency range of 20-120 Hz.

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

Subwoofer Speakers

SVS SB-1000 Pro
Monitor Audio Silver W-12
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

SVS SB-1000 Pro
Monitor Audio Silver W-12
Min
Average
Max

Cabinet Type

Both SVS SB-1000 Pro and Monitor Audio Silver W-12 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

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 SB-1000 Pro's and Monitor Audio Silver W-12'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 Monitor Audio Silver W-12 has external dimensions of 355.0 x 342.0 x 445.0mm ( 13-15/16 x 13-7/16 x 17-1/2inch) .

Monitor Audio Silver W-12 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 11mm wider, 12mm taller and 43mm deeper than SVS SB-1000 Pro.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of SVS SB-1000 Pro and Monitor Audio Silver W-12 in scale.

SVS SB-1000 Pro vs Monitor Audio Silver W-12 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of SVS SB-1000 Pro and Monitor Audio Silver W-12 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 Monitor Audio Silver W-12 is approximately 1521.9cm2 / 235.9inch2. The SB-1000 Pro requires 13% less surface area than the Silver W-12 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 Monitor Audio Silver W-12 weighs 20.14kg / 44.3lbs. This makes the Silver W-12 70% heavier than the SB-1000 Pro.

Here is a comparison of how SB-1000 Pro and Silver W-12's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.

Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
SVS SB-1000 Pro
Monitor Audio Silver W-12
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Max

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 Monitor Audio Silver W-12?

    Here are the items that come with the Silver W-12:
  • Powered sub
  • 6-feet AC power cord
  • Grille
  • Auto setup mic (w/ attached 19.5-feet cable)
  • 10.75-feet Mono minijack cable
  • 4 Feet
  • Owners Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions

  • Reasons to choose SVS SB-1000 Pro over Monitor Audio Silver W-12
    High Frequency Response 270k Hz vs 120k Hz Generates higher frequency
    App-Based Control iOS,Android vs None Control the speaker via an app
    Height 343mm vs 355mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 1330cm2 vs 1521cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 600USD vs 2100USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Wireless Operation Optional vs No Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless
    Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver W-12 over SVS SB-1000 Pro
    SVS SB-1000 Pro vs Monitor Audio Silver W-12 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General SVS SB-1000 Pro Monitor Audio Silver W-12
    Brand SVS Monitor Audio
    Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
    Max Amplifier Output 325 watts 500 watts
    Frequency Response 20-270 Hz 20-120 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" 12"
    Woofer Composition Fiber-composite C-CAM
    Tweeter Size - -
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction front front
    Physical Specs
    Height 343.0mm (13.5") 355.0mm (14")
    Width 331.0mm (13") 342.0mm (13.5")
    Depth 402.0mm (15.8") 445.0mm (17.5")
    Weight 11.82kg (26lbs) 20.14kg (44.3lbs)
    Enclosure Acoustic Suspension Acoustic Suspension
    Available Colors Black,White n/a
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 2 Years

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