Bowers & Wilkins 749ISW3 vs SVS PC-2000 PRO-PIANO-GLOSS-BLACK
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Choosing between the Bowers & Wilkins 749ISW3 and SVS PC-2000 PRO-PIANO-GLOSS-BLACK? Both compete in the Subwoofer segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Bowers & Wilkins 749ISW3 scores higher in volume/SPL, form factor, room fit. The SVS PC-2000 PRO-PIANO-GLOSS-BLACK leads in value, audio quality.
Subwoofer performance depends heavily on room size, placement, and whether you prioritize output volume or low-frequency extension. The specs below provide the starting point.
These two Subwoofer options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
For most home theaters, the Bowers & Wilkins 749ISW3 is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 5 scored dimensions. The SVS PC-2000 PRO-PIANO-GLOSS-BLACK makes more sense if you prioritize the 2 dimensions where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Bowers & Wilkins 749ISW3
SVS PC-2000 PRO-PIANO-GLOSS-BLACK
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Size | — | 12" |
| RMS Watts | — | 550W |
| -3dB Extension | — | 16Hz |
| -6dB Extension | — | — |
| Phase Control | — | Yes |
| LFE Input | — | Yes |
| Line Input | — | Yes |
| XLR Input | — | Yes |
| App Control | — | Yes |
| Passive | — | No |
| Enclosure | — | ported |
Key Differences
- Enclosure: Bowers & Wilkins 749ISW3 at — vs SVS PC-2000 PRO-PIANO-GLOSS-BLACK at ported. Sealed subs are tighter and more accurate, better for music. Ported subs play louder and dig deeper for the same driver/amp, better for movies. Some subs offer both via a removable port plug.
- Driver Size: Bowers & Wilkins 749ISW3 at — vs SVS PC-2000 PRO-PIANO-GLOSS-BLACK at 12". Larger drivers move more air, producing deeper bass with less effort. A 15-inch driver reaches lower than a 10-inch at the same power, but the cabinet is proportionally larger.
- RMS Watts: Bowers & Wilkins 749ISW3 at — vs SVS PC-2000 PRO-PIANO-GLOSS-BLACK at 550W. More sustained power means the sub maintains authority at high volumes without compression. RMS matters more than peak — it's the power available all the time, not just in bursts.
- -3dB Extension: Bowers & Wilkins 749ISW3 at — vs SVS PC-2000 PRO-PIANO-GLOSS-BLACK at 16Hz. A lower number means deeper bass — the rumble in explosions, the weight of a pipe organ. Below 20 Hz you feel it more than hear it.
- Phase Control: Bowers & Wilkins 749ISW3 at — vs SVS PC-2000 PRO-PIANO-GLOSS-BLACK at Yes
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Bowers & Wilkins 749ISW3 and SVS PC-2000 PRO-PIANO-GLOSS-BLACK compare to the rest of the field.
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