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Wharfedale SW-15 vs SVS PB-3000 Comparison
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Wharfedale SW-15

Powered Subwoofer | 30-120 Hz

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SVS PB-3000

Powered Subwoofer | 16-200 Hz

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Wharfedale SW-15 vs SVS PB-3000 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing SW-15 and PB-3000, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Wharfedale 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 Wharfedale SW-15 and SVS PB-3000 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Wharfedale SW-15 Key Specs

  • 15" Paper Woofer
  • 30-120 Hz Frequency Response
  • 400 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:31.57kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 570.0" x 19-3/8" x 24-3/16"( 570.0 x 493.0 x 615.0mm )

SVS PB-3000 Key Specs

  • 13" Aluminum Woofer
  • 16-200 Hz Frequency Response
  • 800 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:37.36kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 558.0" x 18-5/16" x 26"( 558.0 x 466.0 x 661.0mm )

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the Wharfedale SW-15 and SVS PB-3000 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 Wharfedale SW-15and SVS PB-3000 have a single woofer setup however the Wharfedale SW-15's woofer is 15-inch whereas the SVS PB-3000 features a 13-inch woofer.

Frequency Response

SW-15 has a frequency range of 30-120 Hz whereas PB-3000 has a frequency range of 16-200 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 16Hz, the PB-3000 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SW-15's min frequency of 30Hz.

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

Wharfedale SW-15
SVS PB-3000
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High Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

Wharfedale SW-15
SVS PB-3000
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Cabinet Type

Both Wharfedale SW-15 and SVS PB-3000 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.

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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 Wharfedale SW-15's and SVS PB-3000's external dimensions. Wharfedale SW-15 has external dimensions of 570.0 x 493.0 x 615.0mm ( 22-7/16inch x 19-3/8inch x 24-3/16inch ) whereas SVS PB-3000 has external dimensions of 558.0 x 466.0 x 661.0mm ( 21-15/16 x 18-5/16 x 26inch) .

SVS PB-3000 is 27mm narrower and 12mm shorter than Wharfedale SW-15 but it is also 46mm deeper.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale SW-15 and SVS PB-3000 in scale.

Wharfedale SW-15 vs SVS PB-3000 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Wharfedale SW-15 and SVS PB-3000 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 Wharfedale SW-15 is approximately 3032.0cm2 / 470.0inch2 and base area of the SVS PB-3000 is approximately 3080.3cm2 / 477.4inch2. The SW-15 requires 2% less surface area than the PB-3000 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 Wharfedale SW-15 weighs 31.57kg / 69.5lbs and the SVS PB-3000 weighs 37.36kg / 82.2lbs. This makes the PB-3000 18% heavier than the SW-15.

Here is a comparison of how SW-15 and PB-3000's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.

Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Wharfedale SW-15
SVS PB-3000
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What's in the Box of Wharfedale SW-15?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of SW-15:
  • Powered subwoofer
  • Grille
  • 6.5-feet AC power cord
  • User-feets Manual
  • What's in the Box of SVS PB-3000?

    Here are the items that come with the PB-3000:
  • Powered subwoofer
  • Grille
  • 6.5-feet AC power cord
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Online Registration Card
  • SVS brochure

  • Reasons to choose Wharfedale SW-15 over SVS PB-3000
    Woofer Size 15 inches vs 13 inches Larger woofer
    Base Surface Area 3032cm2 vs 3080cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 1199USD vs 1600USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Reasons to choose SVS PB-3000 over Wharfedale SW-15
    Low Frequency Response 16 Hz vs 30 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 200k Hz vs 120k Hz Generates higher frequency
    App-Based Control iOS,Android vs None Control the speaker via an app
    Height 558mm vs 570mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Wireless Operation Optional vs No Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless
    Wharfedale SW-15 vs SVS PB-3000 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Wharfedale SW-15 SVS PB-3000
    Brand Wharfedale SVS
    Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
    Max Amplifier Output 400 watts 800 watts
    Frequency Response 30-120 Hz 16-200 Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 400-watt RMS 800-watt RMS
    Watts Peak (Max) n/a 2500-watt RMS
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 15" 13"
    Woofer Composition Paper Aluminum
    Tweeter Size - -
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction front front
    Physical Specs
    Height 570.0mm (22.4") 558.0mm (22")
    Width 493.0mm (19.4") 466.0mm (18.3")
    Depth 615.0mm (24.2") 661.0mm (26")
    Weight 31.57kg (69.5lbs) 37.36kg (82.2lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Other
    Parts Warranty 3 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 3 Years 5 Years

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