In this review, we will be comparing SB-1000 and R-100SW, 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 SB-1000 and Klipsch R-100SW first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the SVS SB-1000 and Klipsch R-100SW 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.Both SVS SB-1000and Klipsch R-100SW have a single woofer setup however the SVS SB-1000's woofer is 12-inch whereas the Klipsch R-100SW features a 10-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
SB-1000 has a frequency range of 24-260 Hz whereas R-100SW has a frequency range of 32-120 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the SB-1000 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the R-100SW's min frequency of 32Hz.
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
The SVS SB-1000 has a Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. 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. On the other hand the Klipsch R-100SW have Bass reflex type enclosure.
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's and Klipsch R-100SW's external dimensions. SVS SB-1000 has external dimensions of 343.0 x 332.0 x 397.0mm ( 13-1/2 x 13-1/16 x 15-5/8inch) whereas Klipsch R-100SW has external dimensions of 372.0 x 320.0 x 459.0mm ( 14-5/8 x 12-9/16 x 18-1/16inch) .
SVS SB-1000 is 29mm shorter and 62mm less deeper than Klipsch R-100SW but it is also 12mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of SVS SB-1000 and Klipsch R-100SW in scale.
Comparison image of SVS SB-1000 and Klipsch R-100SW 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 is approximately 1318.0cm2 / 204.3inch2 and base area of the Klipsch R-100SW is approximately 1468.8cm2 / 227.7inch2. The SB-1000 requires 10% less surface area than the R-100SW 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 weighs 12.27kg / 27lbs and the Klipsch R-100SW weighs 10.91kg / 24lbs. This makes the SB-1000 12% heavier than the R-100SW.
Here is a comparison of how SB-1000 and R-100SW'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?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SB-1000:
Powered subwooferGrille (installed)6-feet AC power cordOwners ManualImportant Safety Instructions
What's in the Box of Klipsch R-100SW?
Here are the items that come with the R-100SW:
Powered subGrille (installed)6.5-feet AC power cordUser ManualImportant Safety InstructionsWarranty Information
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
10 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
24 Hz
vs
32 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
260k Hz
vs
120k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
343mm
vs
372mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1318cm2
vs
1468cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
275USD
vs
500USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
SVS SB-1000 |
Klipsch R-100SW |
| Brand |
SVS |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
300 watts |
150 watts |
| Frequency Response |
24-260 Hz |
32-120 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
300-watt RMS |
150-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
300-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Not given |
Copper-spun IMG |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
50-160 Hz and 80 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
343.0mm (13.5") |
372.0mm (14.6") |
| Width |
332.0mm (13.1") |
320.0mm (12.6") |
| Depth |
397.0mm (15.6") |
459.0mm (18.1") |
| Weight |
12.27kg (27lbs) |
10.91kg (24lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Bass reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |