In this review, we will be comparing SB-2000 and ASW610, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from SVS and Bowers Wilkins. 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-2000 and B&W ASW610 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-2000 and B&W ASW610 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-2000and B&W ASW610 have a single woofer setup however the SVS SB-2000's woofer is 12-inch whereas the B&W ASW610 features a 10-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
SB-2000 has a frequency range of 19-220 Hz whereas ASW610 has a frequency range of 27-140 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 19Hz, the SB-2000 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the ASW610'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 SB-2000 and B&W ASW610 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-2000's and B&W ASW610's external dimensions. SVS SB-2000 has external dimensions of 372.0 x 362.0 x 478.0mm ( 14-5/8 x 14-1/4 x 18-13/16inch) whereas B&W ASW610 has external dimensions of 321.0 x 312.0 x 394.0mm ( 12-5/8 x 12-1/4 x 15-1/2inch) .
SVS SB-2000 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 50mm wider, 51mm taller and 84mm deeper than B&W ASW610.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of SVS SB-2000 and B&W ASW610 in scale.
Comparison image of SVS SB-2000 and B&W ASW610 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-2000 is approximately 1730.4cm2 / 268.2inch2 and base area of the B&W ASW610 is approximately 1229.3cm2 / 190.5inch2. The SB-2000 requires 41% more surface area than the ASW610 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 SB-2000 weighs 15.82kg / 34.8lbs and the B&W ASW610 weighs 12.55kg / 27.6lbs. This makes the SB-2000 26% heavier than the ASW610.
Here is a comparison of how SB-2000 and ASW610's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
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What's in the Box of SVS SB-2000?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SB-2000:
Powered subwooferGrille8-feet AC power cordOwners ManualQuick Start Guide
What's in the Box of B&W ASW610?
Here are the items that come with the ASW610:
Powered subwooferGrille6.5-feet AC power cord4 Rubber feet4 Spike feet4 Lock-nutsManualBowers & Wilkins brochureWarranty Information
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
10 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
19 Hz
vs
27 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
220k Hz
vs
140k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Price per pair* |
600USD
vs
899USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Height |
321mm
vs
372mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1229cm2
vs
1730cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
SVS SB-2000 |
Bowers & Wilkins ASW610 |
| Brand |
SVS |
Bowers Wilkins |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
500 watts |
200 watts |
| Frequency Response |
19-220 Hz |
27-140 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
500-watt RMS |
200-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aluminum |
Paper/Aramid Fiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| 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 |
372.0mm (14.6") |
321.0mm (12.6") |
| Width |
362.0mm (14.3") |
312.0mm (12.3") |
| Depth |
478.0mm (18.8") |
394.0mm (15.5") |
| Weight |
15.82kg (34.8lbs) |
12.55kg (27.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
2 Years |