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Great review! I like to say the SB-3000 is about as much SPL as you can have in that compact of a package and the more rounded corners help give it a smaller look too! You're looking mighty buff btw!!
Completely agree! Lots of output from such a small little subwoofer, honestly we were a little shocked once we got it setup properly for our room... two of them was amazing to experience! Also thanks for the kind words!! 😉
I bought two of these subs because of the many good reviews, these were my first sealed ones and I was super exited about them.. These sound and look great and the app is nice. Just one huge minus, once power is connected the subs start to make a pretty loud 'hissing' sound, loud enough to disturb during silent scenes in a movie and impossible to keep the power on these as always on unless you want to hear that hissing all day. Even contacted SVS about it and they said that it's completely normal, a feature. Wouldn't expect these kind of features in this price range. So keep this in mind if choosing this sub
Thanks for watching! We didn't notice this on either of the units that we received, that is definitely not normal. Is the hissing a higher pitched frequency or lower frequency like 60Hz? The subwoofers should be completely silent in silent scenes. Sorry to hear about these issues.
One of the reasons I went to passive subs was all the stories of failing sub amps. I'd assume that the amps are made as cheaply as the manufacturer feels that they can get away with. All that vibrating can't help but destroy electronics as well.
Cool vid, thanks. I think sealed helps with kick drum and bass accuracy.. my fave sub setup in early 2000s was my friend's cheap kicker (2)10s sealed, in stereo 50w ea from an alpine 4ch amp. My friend had no clue what he was doing and obviously used whatever equipment was laying around, but honestly Metallica never sounded better on anything else since. And Polk 4x6s. Go figure I still run Polk/kicker home or car. I wanna try svs at home.
Great review! But it brings up an interesting question... would you recommend spending $1,000 on a subwoofer like this SVS, and getting a less-expensive receiver like the Yamaha TSR-700? OR would you suggest getting two less expensive subwoofers like the klipsch R-12SW and upgrading your receiver into the thousand-dollar range? Thoughts???
Thanks for watching! On the receiver front, this is all going to depend on your speakers, their efficiency, how much power you need, etc. but it's also worth remembering that receivers can get outdated much quicker than subwoofers can (new audio formats and HDMI versions making old ones obsolete, etc). So if you spend more on your subwoofer(s) now, chances are you won't have to upgrade it/them nearly as quickly. For the subwoofer(s) themselves, while we do usually recommend going with dual subs, we feel that even a single SB-3000 will give you a better experience than dual R-12SWs for instance. Depending on your room, the dual subs might have a more even sound, but in terms of bass quality/articulation and output, the SB-3000 is hard to beat compared to many entry level options. Of course, it is a lot more expensive as well! Hope this helps! :)
@@TwoGuyzTech Thank you! In-car audio I've been a JL Audio proponent for the better part of two decades. But when it came to home audio, I never put much thought into subwoofer selection until now. SVS does seem to be putting a lot of customer oriented attention-to-detail into their offerings. Having an app for controlling a subwoofer is innovative, but now that it exist, I honestly question the logic of any company putting out a subwoofer without smart device control. Now I'm wondering if blending an sb-3000 with a pb-3000 would give you the best of both worlds???
@@4fastdrs Thanks again man! SVS doesn't recommend mixing both ported and sealed subs, it can be done, but it's going to take a lot more fine tuning to get them sounding right together. You're gonna be a lot better off sticking with a single model and getting as many of those as you need in your system. :)
@@TwoGuyzTech You're right, and the pb-3000 can always have its ports plugged and switch to sealed mode in the app. Now I'm questioning which one would be easier to sneak past the wife... 2 3000s or 1 16" ultra???
Thankyou for the review! I'm disappointed that you felt the SVS SB3000 was more geared for the video/home theater sources. I'm not at all into home theater or really any kind of video related genres. However, as a very long-time audiophile, I tend to place my financial resources toward analog music reproductions. I'm a dedicated and firm believer in the McIntosh power amps, integrated amps and preamps, (not so much into receivers), and also a Mac power amp owner. I'm not afraid of the high-dollar systems out there but to quote Thomas Reid; "a chain is only as strong as its weakest link". There's no point in spending $2K or $3K on a subwoofer if you don't have a comparable category and level of quality in the remaining speakers and main components. The home I own is a townhouse, and about 14 years old. It's not configured to handle the correct speaker placement best applied for more advanced and expensive stereo systems. I hope to buy another home that offers a greater degree of sound isolation and larger rooms, which would then make it a more practical place for higher-grade stereo systems. My present system is far above average compared to most people in the middle, to middle-high, income bracket. It's certainly above average to those who are casual, non-discriminate listeners of music, (and those who feel nothing can beat their $200 to $800 earbuds, lol). Yet, even though I can't justify the purchase of an SVS SB4000 or even an SB3000 right now, I found that I could improve my speaker system with a second subwoofer. When you brought up adding a second SB3000 to the system I think that was a great bit of advice! The capability for setting the EQ on the SVS Subs is a great feature. My present speaker system is comprised of 6 Klipsch speakers and a single Klipsch 12", sealed, powered subwoofer. At a cost of only about $400, the Klipsch sub wouldn't even come remotely close to most any subwoofers in the SVS line let alone the SVS SB3000 you've just reviewed. Of the people I personally know who are audiophiles, several own a single subwoofer in their system and feel that a single sub is all they need. I was never really convinced of that but I learned to accept it. But among my system's components is an ADC Sound Shaper Three Graphic & Parametric EQ, (dubbed "ParaGraphic"). The EQ allowed for a more even dispersion on the way the single sub behaved but only to a degree. That EQ was the reason that I said "I learned to accept it". A friend of mine brought his subwoofer to my home not long ago, which happened to be the same exact Klipsch subwoofer model I have in my system. We were curious to see if the second sub would improve the unevenness of the sound from a single subwoofer. Well, of course it did. I wasn't really surprised by the results but then I reconfigured my EQ, which controls 12 octaves per channel (and 3 center-points per octave/ per channel, in the parametric scale). When I reconfigured my EQ to handle the second sub it really surprised me! I wasn't expecting the near seamless consistency of the sound from the subwoofers regardless of wherever the listener went in the room. OK, so my point here is that if you can afford a second subwoofer at the quality level of the SB3000, you should definitely make it happen! Perhaps more importantly, is that you should do everything you can to match the second one with the same make & model you already own. In other words, the second sub need to be the same exact make & model and not just one with the same output specs. If the second sub is different, (even if it's a high-quality), the sound will not even out and after all, that's the point of having the second sub, right? Oh sure, you may get lucky and dial in the second sub just right for a particular kind of music but chances are you'll have to fool with the dials again for a different music category or even worse, change the settings on a per-song bases! Anyway, that's a "FWIW" contribution and thanks again for the review! Rich
Just pick this up at Best Buy, $1200, it rattles when hitting 30 Hz or below, going to take it back and exchange this weekend hopefully does not do the same
I purchased one SVS SB3000 piano black a day ago, and I'm ready right now, to get the second one, except....I really don't know how it would go over with wife.
@@TwoGuyzTech I was featuring, and planning, when and how, and she came right out of the blue, and said I know you're gonna get that other one, and I said bingo!!
Placing the subs symmetrically either side of the screen and symmetrically with relation to the main speakers is not a good way to evaluate the benefits of two subwoofers. It is quite easy to fool around with the simulation in REW with your own room and relevant spec'ed speakers, crossovers etc and get a precise idea how the acoustics work.
@@carlos_al there is no such thing as 'too much', but I would say it is not enough. My theater room is 24 x 12 and I have two HSU VTF15h-Mk2 subs for it.
Great review! I'm stuck on the SB for its smaller size but like the PB. The PB would be more work to find a spot because of the size. Would there be a big difference going with the SB instead of the PB? Is one more better than the other that you would actually notice it?
Thanks for watching! With the SB you're going to get a tighter sound, with the PB you're going to get more output. We've always preferred the sound of a sealed subwoofer and we like the more compact profile, so we can recommend that! We haven't had a chance to hear any of SVS' ported (PB) line but they're also supposed to be pretty solid. Whichever fits better into your space is probably a better option.
Buddy tell me when the room is quiet you hear a high-frequency squeak from the amplifier in the back? My 3000 squeaks and I can hear it at a distance of 7-8 ft
Thanks for watching, that sounds like some pretty bad coil whine. We can hear a little bit of a hum coming just a couple inches from the back of the sub but definitely not high pitched squealing 7-8 feet away, that might be a problematic unit. We did have an old Blu-ray player from some years ago that had really bad coil whine like you mentioned and we just got rid of it. Might need to reach out to SVS about it because that is odd. I hope this helps though!
Since you guys have review both the Sb3000 and Bravis 12D at the $1000, which did you prefer and why? That’s the most I want to spend on my 2.1 bedroom system for mainly movies but some music as well. Enjoyed both reviews thanks
Thanks for watching! We liked both the SB-3000(s) and the Bravus 12D so much that we ended up buying them both for our own personal use. We think they're both great options, but there are some differences. The SVS digs a little deeper with slightly tighter and faster response, while the Bravus has more output at higher frequencies. The SVS took us a little more time to configure for our room, as opposed to the Bravus which was pretty much to our liking right out of the box. We think the SVS is a better dual purpose (both movies and music) subwoofer than the Bravus, but you can't go wrong with either one in our opinion. Hope this helps!
James, curious to know which one you ended up going with. I'm looking to replace my sub in my LR and interested in both of these as well, although the Bravus is now over $100 cheaper. Thanks!
If I was to use this sub for my Yamaha HS 7'S studio monitors to mix music how would I connect the monitors and the sub? I use XLR connection but I see the back of the SVS and there is only line in/out.
Thanks for watching! Unfortunately it doesn't look like the Yamahas have any kind of subwoofer output, so you would have to get the signal from your DAC. We would probably suggest splitting the left channel into two XLRs and converting one into an RCA connector for the line input on the sub. Hope this helps!
@@TwoGuyzTech Thank you for this suggestion! I also have Yamaha HS 7s and am planning to buy a SVS SB2000 Pro. Just to be sure, you mean splitting the left channel that is currently linked to one of the Yamahas in order to link it to both the Yamaha and the sub? I could also use another line output on my external audio interface in order to link the sub if I have it, right?
I always heard the sb is better fo rmusic and good for movies and pb is better for movies but still good for music . you are the first one that said sb better for movies than music
Thanks for watching! We really wish we could answer your question, but unfortunately we haven't had the opportunity to test either one of those subs. We have heard they're great subs, and we would love to review them some time in the future though!
I have not yet heard the REL HT/1205 for Movies. However, for music, it was the quickest and tightest sub I have ever heard for kick drums (especially death metal blast beats).
For a room that size they both should have plenty of output. I personally prefer sealed subs, and that's why I went with the SB3000. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Adding a subwoofer to my Definitive Technology bp9060 system. Trying a Definitive technology descend DN12. Any feedback you can provide for this sub? And do you think I should consider a SVS 3000 or even the 4000 series? Thank you
Thanks for watching! We haven't tried the JL Audio sub you mentioned unfortunately, but both of them seem to be pretty good subs. The SB-3000 has a larger driver so it may be able to go deeper with more output.
What do you think this SB3000 compare to Airmotive SR11? I’m think of add a second sub, I have other brand sub, should I keep the same brand or really does not matter for subwoofer? Thanks
So you have two of the SB300 are you still happy with them? Are they the only subs in your system? I have two of them on the way and just seeing if the “Honey Moon” period is over and you are still happy with them?
Yep we're still really happy with them! We have a total of 5 subwoofers in our theater which is probably overkill, but just running these two separately sounds great as well. Thanks for watching :)
Been using duals in my 7.2.4 setup for well over a year now. I'm still on my honeymoon phase. These subs rock just as hard now as they did the day I purchased them. The only possible regret that I might have, is that I wished I could've saved more money and purchased the 4000 or SB16 models......even though the dual 3000's are more than enough to handle my room.
Thank you. I have an SVS SB 3000. My room is approximately 9x11 ft. I have one seating position which is directly in front of the TV. Do you think the best position for the SB 3000 may be directly in the center underneath my TV?
Thanks for watching! Every room's different, and because of that, there's no 'one-size fits-all' sort of approach to it - your best bet is going to be just trying different locations to see what gets you the best sound and output at your listening position. You could also try putting the subwoofer in your listening position (just rest it on your seat), and move around the room trying to find the best sounding spot. Then, just move your sub to that location. Hope this helps :)
Only 1 sub.....corner load it in either the front left or right corner of the room. I have roughly the same dimensions in my theatre with 6 seats ( 3 in front and 3 in back in a 14" riser ) and tried almost every other position possible. Always ended up in either front corner.
I’m torn between this sub or the sb4000 room is 15x15 with openings to the hallway and kitchen I’d eventually get duals or either but probably not right away already have a ultra center and towers
Thanks for watching! We'll definitely look into it and consider it. Unfortunately we've tried reaching out to Monoprice but they haven't been returning our emails... Hopefully we can review a monolith sub sometime in the future!
Hello Sir, for 12ft/13ft, Ceiling 12ft room can single unit or svsPB3000 or svsPB2000 will do the needful of i should stick to svsPB1000. OR i should have dual subwoofer any of these ??
I just got the PB2000 Pro. I love the sound, but it’s a little to large for my space, I kind of regretted not getting the SB3000 instead. I still have time to return it, but would be a pain. I don’t know what the sound difference would be though
The 3000 will have better transients, hit with more authority and articulation. The only thing that the PB2000 has over the 3000 is greater output at lower frequencies. Currently running dual 3000's in a 7.2.4 setup for over a year now and I couldn't be happier with the performance. They totally rock for movies and music. It's a hassle but Svs does have a trial period for all of their products. If you can afford it, purchase the 3000. Try out both subs and keep the one you like.
I'm running 2 sb3000 in a 7.2.4 config. Room is 14×24×8 and it's very impressive. I'm 98 percent ht and 2 percent music. I will be adding 2 more only because theyvsay it's the best but mostly because I have the audio bug. It hits hard and is accurate.
@@pete3882 I pretty much use mines in a fashion similar to you. More like 100% Ht. I want to add a 3rd sub myself but the finances are a little tight after purchasing 2 amplifiers.
@@troystevens9506 same here, I want a 3rd and forth but other priorities keep slowing down the process. I wasn't happy at first with the proformance of the subs but I did not properly set them up. Tried to let arc do it, apparently doesn't do well with sub set up. Rew worked awesome and then I bumped it up 2 db in the anthem and 6db with the remote using bass only. My rear sub was out of phase and was able to fix with rew. Watching starwars again and it's just incredible now.
@@pete3882 glad to hear that you're getting it together. I totally understand your excitement after the Rew corrections. When I went dual subs, it was like a fog was lifted off of me. Movies became waaaaaay more immersing and I felt like I was part of the action on screen. I'm sure that it will be even better with 3 or 4 subs. Good luck to you on your hifi journey. My Emotiva Xpa 3 just got delivered. Time to introduce it to the family.
Thanks for watching! We'd say to buy it, try it out, and see how it sounds in your room with your specific speakers. If it's too much, SVS has a great 45-day in-home trial period :)
@@mykhailoskachkov5946 I was before I moved, and I am now. It took a while for me to get it dialed in my new place, thought it sounded a bit underpowered. It sounds rock solid now that I finally positioned it correctly. I like it much more than kefs kc62 and the rsl speedwoofer, the only other two I’ve tried.
Dual subs are better than one and one of their thoughts for subs are better than two.. you should learn to surround yourself with concrete cracking and move your property a few inches in any One direction everywhere all the time.. you don't want your property to be lopsided when the base construction stops do you??? Base your place up why did the neighborhood my neighbors are so pissed.. in the only way they're going to stop it is if they buy my house
Thanks for watching! We really appreciate the kind words :) Unfortunately we don't have a lot of time in our upload schedule to make room for a video like that anytime soon. Thankfully REW is a pretty simple application once you have the correct hardware though. Basically it's just a matter of getting your microphone in the right place, calibrating the microphone level with a level meter, and taking either a subwoofer or speaker measurement. There are lots of great videos on REW already floating around to help out :) Hope this helps!
Olá. Vídeo muito top, bem explicado. Uma ajuda por favor: Estou pensando em comprar o svs SB3000, vcs acham que vai ficar bem com meu sistema de klipsch RF82ll , numa sala que mede 30m2? Receiver yamaha 3080 Klipsch RF82ll Central e surround klipsch linha RF.
Hi can some give me advice please. I’m confused should I buy svs PB16 ultra. Or should I get 2 subwoofers. I won’t able to afford 2 svs PB16 ultra thank you.
Unless you want to optimise for a single and very narrow position in your room, you should absolutely go for dual subs and a careful placement of them (or front and rear corners and a Anti-Mode driving them)!
Hi, thanks for the great review. Please may I ask you: Using the svs app , what is the best "HOME/ VOLUME setting for movies using the slider? I've set for music -10 to avoid the sb3000 drowning other speakers. And set for movies -5 to feel any impactful scenes. So what is your movies watching preset then?
Thanks for watching! Those settings should be good if they sound good in your room. We keep the subs at 0dB and control the volume using an external EQ so we can get them to match our other subwoofers.
For my room size, the sb3000 really is an over kill. All the walls are literally shaking and considering that I've got 3 set of neighbours to deal with (flat underneath my wooden floor, also two homes to either side of my walls). I just need to be a bit careful because these neighbours are very respectful.
@@farhanrasel8955 130 square feet or 12 square metre is bedroom. This doesn't include lounge area because I often keep bedroom door opened. The sb3000 literally energises everywhere with ease and at a moderate volume. Movie scenes are like a gigantic bass rumbling bomb going off!
Two subs will give you a more evenly distributed bass throughout your room. We haven't had the chance to review the SB-2000 but my guess is two of them will out perform one SB-3000 especially when it comes to movies. Hope this helps.
