Which 12 Inch Subwoofer | SVS PB2000 Pro Or RSL 12S?

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[@robnederhorst4251]

12S owner here. Very happy. So happy I got a second one.

[@usmankhalid990]

What size is your room? I’m considering two of these as well!

[@robnederhorst4251]

@@usmankhalid990 around 12' x 20'. I also have actuators in the couch, which is the icing on the cake.

[@usmankhalid990]

@@robnederhorst4251 sick, sounds like I have to take a page out of your book! Thanks!

[@takeflightleakz8449]

Got a speedwoofer 12s and man that is very impressive sub for the price

[@Eddie87Grant]

Yes it is.

[@Eddie87Grant]

The RSL 12S is the REAL deal!!! I’m getting a second one!!!

[@evz1244]

Jealous lol. I’m not sure I can find room for even 1

[@Eddie87Grant]

@@evz1244 I did get the second RSL 12S back in December plus the two Klipsch SPL 120’s for 25hz and above. All I can say is that my living room rocks. I sacrificed the space for them and it’s worth the sacrifice. I can feel the air around me move as these two huge subwoofers do their thing.

[@mousec2600]

I don't know about the SVS, but the RSL 12S is a bass beast. I love mine. I have it up front, and paired with it's little brother the 10S MII at the rear. They work together wonderfully. RSL Speedwoofers are the real deal.

[@evz1244]

Aren’t you basically limited by the smaller sub though? Seems like the smaller one will give up before you can utilize the 12s to its potential no?

[@mousec2600]

@@evz1244 I have the smaller one set to a somewhat lesser volume so that it's never asked to punch above it's weight. It doesn't hold back the 12s one bit. It's as beastly as ever. I have used it alone, just to prove to myself the difference, and they're better together than with just the 12s. I benefit from a more even bass distribution throughout my entire theater room by using the pair, and have never experienced the first degree of a downside. I'm sure two 12s would be better still, but haven't yet decided the additional cost is quite justified. Like I said, the mixed pair perform wonderfully together.

[@MattyDaddy14]

@@mousec2600sell me your 10s for the cost difference between the 2 then you won’t have to wonder! 🎉 lol btw I had the same thought process going with one of each and just dial them in with crossover n such. 🎉

[@mpitogo1978]

I would jump on an RSL 15S. Bang for the buck I love my pair of HSU VTF-15H MK2.

[@brucecarter6205]

I always laugh when people say that subs like the RSL 12S are huge. Lol JTR 4000ULF is a huge sub.

[@Eddie87Grant]

Yes you’re correct you can use those monsters in a club setting.

[@brucecarter6205]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@Eddie87Grantor you can put it in your living room. I do. I have 3 subs in my living room, all of which are substantially larger than the RSL 12S.

[@Eddie87Grant]

@@brucecarter6205 hey Bruce I’m definitely not hating on you if had the space in my living or man cave I’d do it also. Kudos to you having the ability to be able to have such monsters of subwoofers in your home!!! Continue to enjoy those JTR’s because you’re making me jealous…

[@brucecarter6205]

@@Eddie87Grantmy original comment was all in good fun. I realize that many people consider the RSL as huge. Different perspectives I guess. Depends what you had before. There was a time that I would have considered the RSL as a huge sub. I’m very lucky that my wife gives me the freedom to insert large black boxes into our living room.😬

[@Eddie87Grant]

@@brucecarter6205 I got that your comment meant no harm brother. I’m sorry if I projected that. I just wish that the space my living room or man cave was large to enjoy the JTR experience!!! You have brought me to a whole new level of the subwoofer world and I thank you for that. Edit: you have a very wonderful and understanding wife and I hope she too enjoy that true audio sensation also as you do.

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Yo fellas😊

[@steve_fleming]

The PB-2000 Pro actually has a bit larger cabinet than the 12s, it also has a bit larger amplifier (550w amp vs the 500w amp) and has significantly more output based on Audioholics long term output sweeps of both units, about 7db more output before compression takes over. Keep in mind that every 3db of output requires a doubling of power so 7db is a very big difference. The 12s performs well at it's cost and I am sure that many people are more than happy with it, no doubt, but you would need two to match the SVS PB-2000 pro's SPLs.

[@joentell]

Really? I didn't look at the specs closely but I don't mind being wrong. Let me look now.... SVS PB2000 Pro: 20.9" (H) 17.3" (W) 23.6" (D) = 8533 cu in RSL 12S: Dimensions with Feet: H: 22 1/4” W: 18 7/8” D: 22 1/8” = 9291 cu in It's tough to say because the RSL includes the feet in the dimensions.

[@mpitogo1978]

Two over one is better to get a more uniform output. Room modes being a factor can’t be overcome with SPL.

[@jameswynn709]

I haven't heard a direct comparison from anyone with jtr versus pearlescent

[@paulwilliamson3798]

So where do I provide the opinion on RSL’s new Class D amp lol. Really hoped it would of been much better then it was :(

[@parkersgarage4216]

do you have a 12s? if so what happened? im torn between this and the klipsch rp1200sw. klipsch has 5yr warranty on amp and speaker. rsl has 2/5 yr

[@KimmoJaskari]

The new RP1200SW from Klipsch is also in this discussion, imo.

[@parkersgarage4216]

fully agree, id like to know if this is better than the klipsch. i can get the klipsch for 600 as opposed to 800 for the rsl. if it were msrp to msrp id go rsl to save 200. if the rsl is better i'll spend the extra 200 for it over the klipsch. the thing i like about the klipsch also is the 5yr warranty on amp and speaker etc. rsl is 2/5 yr

[@uceddiemo]

RSL 12s claims to go as low as 16hz

[@brucecarter6205]

I always laugh when people say that subs like the RSL 12S are huge. Lol JTR 4000ULF is a huge sub.

[@ES-pt9te]

no one is buyin subs that big thats why

[@brucecarter6205]

Wrong. Plenty of people are buying subs that big.

[@ES-pt9te]

And 100x more people buying smaller ones so yeah 12s is big for a home theater sub

[@brucecarter6205]

Outside of the HT enthusiast community for sure. It’s just funny to hear these guys saying it. lol

[@SRehill7]

​@@brucecarter6205yeah... hilarious