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The SVS PB-3000 ($1,400) hits 17Hz at reference level in a 2,500 cubic foot room. The PB-4000 ($2,200) hits 15Hz and adds 3dB of headroom. That's an $800 difference for 2Hz and a bit more slam. Here's when the upgrade is worth it and when it's not.
The subwoofer crawl found a better position than the corner in 4 out of 5 rooms tested. Average improvement: 6dB smoother response at the listening position. One room's best spot was behind the couch. Real measurements from real rooms with REW graphs.
One SVS PB-2000 Pro in a 2,000 cubic foot room had a 12dB null at 63Hz from the primary seat. Adding a second PB-2000 Pro on the opposite wall filled the null and smoothed response to within 3dB from 20-120Hz. The measurements tell the whole story.
SVS PB-2000 Pro is the sweet spot for most rooms. RSL Speedwoofer 12S wins under $800. Ported vs sealed by room size, the subwoofer crawl for placement, and why your sub matters more than your speakers.
ButtKicker bass shakers replace subwoofer rumble, Audyssey Dynamic EQ boosts bass at low volumes, and sealed subs leak less than ported. Apartment-friendly gear picks and settings that actually work.