In this review, we will be comparing Thetis 340 and PC-2000, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Triangle and SVS. 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 Triangle Thetis 340 and SVS PC-2000 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the Triangle Thetis 340 and SVS PC-2000 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 Triangle Thetis 340and SVS PC-2000 have a single woofer setup however the Triangle Thetis 340's woofer is 10-inch whereas the SVS PC-2000 features a 12-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
Thetis 340 has a frequency range of 25-120 Hz whereas PC-2000 has a frequency range of 16-260 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 16Hz, the PC-2000 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Thetis 340's min frequency of 25Hz.
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 Triangle Thetis 340 and SVS PC-2000 have Bass Reflex type cabinets. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed 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 Triangle Thetis 340's and SVS PC-2000's external dimensions. Triangle Thetis 340 has external dimensions of 380.0 x 340.0 x 340.0mm ( 14-15/16 x 13-3/8 x 13-3/8inch) whereas 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) .
SVS PC-2000 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 82mm wider, 492mm taller and 82mm deeper than Triangle Thetis 340.
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 Triangle Thetis 340 is approximately 1156.0cm2 / 179.2inch2 and base area of the SVS PC-2000 is approximately 1780.8cm2 / 276.0inch2. The Thetis 340 requires 35% less surface area than the PC-2000 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 Triangle Thetis 340 weighs 16.10kg / 35.4lbs and the SVS PC-2000 weighs 22.70kg / 49.9lbs. This makes the PC-2000 41% heavier than the Thetis 340.
Here is a comparison of how Thetis 340 and PC-2000's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
 Height |
380mm
vs
872mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1156cm2
vs
1780cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
10 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
16 Hz
vs
25 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
260k Hz
vs
120k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Price per pair* |
750USD
vs
825USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Triangle Thetis 340 |
SVS PC-2000 |
| Brand |
Triangle |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
250 watts |
500 watts |
| Frequency Response |
25-120 Hz |
16-260 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
250-watt RMS |
500-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
400-watt RMS |
1100-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper composite |
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
380.0mm (15") |
872.0mm (34.3") |
| Width |
340.0mm (13.4") |
422.0mm (16.6") |
| Depth |
340.0mm (13.4") |
422.0mm (16.6") |
| Weight |
16.10kg (35.4lbs) |
22.70kg (49.9lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |