SVS SB3000 Sealed Subwoofer is THE Sub to beat at $1000 

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If you live in an apartment, and want to meet your neighbors, buy this.

I'm running dual SB-3000's in my small living room home theater and they're awesome! My sound system consists of 4 SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers (2 for the mains and 2 for the side channels), an SVS Ultra Center speaker, 6 SVS Prime Elevation speakers (4 ceiling mounted for Dolby Atmos and 2 mounted on the back wall for the rear channels) and 2 SVS SB-3000 Subwoofers. The system is powered by a Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A 11 channel AVR connected to a Panamax M5400-PM Power Conditioner.

Best rel v svs micro review I've seen..and I've been searching for a while. Great video

Bought mine a few weeks ago. Its a beast. Still planning on adding another one.

I use this sub in a ~4500 cubic feet open living room in a nearfield setup and it is more than enough. Cranking it up to max volume will probably blow my eardrums. Love it!

I have a 15". sealed sub with a 1000w (peak). plate amp. The sub was totally amazing for 2005. Now? the Sb3000 outperforms it in every way, and in a 25% smaller box. I will NEVER go back to a ported sub.

Dude, I hit that intro music twice , it was crazy good on my set up. 👍 Js, ok now I'll finish watching. ❤️✌️

A fine review. Very good information provided by you, Jay, of The Next Best Thing Studio.

Really excellent review. I have a REL Stentor in my Naim audio setup and another REL Stentor in my HT. Never listened to an SVS, but this is very interesting. Thanks

Great review! Definitely Looking forward to your look at Rythmik Subs in the future! 👍

The studio upgrades are really working well!

I have two SB-3000s in my master bedroom. They rock hard and sound great!

I have the sb3000 for my two channel music system. With the app, I had little trouble dialing it in, and getting it to blend nicely with my tower speakers. My challenge with REL, is they really like to have runs off of the speaker wires to help with “blending.” Positioning wise, that would not work for me. I use SVS wireless. I could do the same with REL, but that seems to cut against their best practice.

Hey men you have awesome quality reviews keep up the super nice work

I urgraded from PB-1000 to SB-3000 and very glad I did.

SVS is having quality control issues as of late. I've purchased 6 subs lately. 2 Sb 2000's and 4 sb 3000's. 1, sb 2000 arrived doa right out of the box. I then upgraded to 4 sb 3000's, and within the first month of light use 3 of the 4 sb 3000's went down. Unbelievable, but it's TRUE. I had 2 sb 2000's for 3 years and never had any issues whatsoever with their performances and or longevity.

I've dual sb3000, the key to great movie sound, I think they're the sweet spot in the svs sub range.

REL fanboy here and I'm not ashamed 🤣🤣

My pair of REL G1’s seems to do the job quite well.

Great video and...Awesome set and set lighting!

Nice review thank you. You're right. Base on your review, I've bought the sb3000 and it's a monster bass blaster!!!!! I owned the sb1000 before and the sb3000 by far out performs it obviously. This thing is shaking the entire building with thunderous beefy bass and for the respect of neighbours, I have to adjust this demon. My room size is almost like yours and the sb3000 is an over-kill. The sb3000 will debut at my girlfriend birthday mini party pretty soon.

Love your videos Jay and this video looked great. We needed this comparison in a big way. Thank you and thumbs up! That said I think you really missed the opportunity to talk about the virtues of multisub here. Would 2 SVS SB2000s have distorted before a single 3000?

Thank you Jay, this is the video I needed to see, I was selling my SVS SB3000's and going with REL... Nah, the SVS are staying.

“So good you’ll drop your sushi 🍱” 😂😂

Great info! Jay how do you think the JL Audio e110 compares? Do you have any experience with it? Thanks

I really enjoy your videos and commentary. I almost bought the sb 3000, but got a pc 2000 pro instead for my living room setup, which i use for movies and music. I do have an sb 1000 in my 2 channel setup, and its really good.

Quick ? , which audio rack is that behind you? another great video, thanks !

i have the 16 ultra and find it great for music.even though its not designed for music as much its great to feel it going low when playing music with huge base

Jay, I'm running a 2 channel system for my music and home theatre...50/50. Speakers are Magnepan 1.7i. Would this sub integrate well/keep up with the Maggies? Would the SB2000 pair be a better match? Or should I go REL T9i or Rythmik F12se?

Nice video. How big is the room in which you tested the SB3000?

Hope you get the new Kef sub for review. Looks interesting.

Buy a pair of these... I don't know how low it goes, but I know it shakes the house, without being audible. They get so low, with no audio being heard, that they have actually scared me a few times, and I am being very serious. I thought something was wrong with the house, not realizing it was the subs.

How do you know how to identify this new reference version from the older versions? Is there an R in the model number or something else?

Just bought a pair of Cornwall IVs… what do you think about one (or two) of these subs with a NAD C700 or M10?

I have rel sx212 and before that a few other rel model. Great for music but not that great for movies. What do you think of JL subs? Because I'm getting them in a couple of months. Thanks

How to set it up? Im just new to picking setups or new to home theater setups. What do you recommend to have as a set with this sb 3000? Whats else shoul i have to build with it and how to set it up all.

Jay, please test a B&W sub with the 705 Signature speakers in the background. Like a DB4S sub with the B&W app integration. Would be interesting to see your opinion of the app with the integration and listening position calibration it provides. In the app you chose which model of B&W speakers you use it with..

I like that tree Jay! lol

Dual SVS SB 3000 with a pair of Klipsch Forte iv for both music and movies. Do you think this would be a good match??

I don't know what to choose between SVS and the new KEF KC62 ?

Would the SVS SB-3000 keep up nicely with a pair of Magnepan .7 speakers?

Hey Jay I have the pb3000 and love it but I do find myself closing the port plugs when I listen too music and without for movies. Thanks

Hi Jay, Did you connect/integrate the subwoofer through high level inputs or using the sub-out/lfe channel? In the video, the RCA cable in not plugged into the LFE channel input on the SVS. Also did you crossover the subs using the app or inside the avr/amp dsp? Planning to get dual subs for HT but am also into music - wondering which is the better way to connect (with the Yamaha RX1080 + PSB X2T tower speakers) Thanks!

Wow! Great sub...and looks like Kef just dropped their new little kc25 sub. $1500, tho.

The SB4000 is even better!!! Been living with it for over a year and it is great for music and movies.

Hey Jay, New subscriber here. I just ordered the KLH model 5 due to your review/recommendation. Thinking about getting the SVS SB3000 for my music 2 channel listening. Would you recommend that combo and if so how would you recommend setting up the crossover, etc? Thanks for your great content!

How does this subwoofer compare to the REL HT 12/15 offerings?

Do you have a studio gear video that you use for video production?

I had a sb3000. Its a good sub for the money. Im replacing it with a Rel S/510. Also have a T7x using high pass with center channel and a svs 3000 micro in the back of the room. Looking forwatd to seeing how the 510 compares to the 3000 for music snd movies. B&w speakers.

What type of amplifier do you have?

How does it sound at lower volumes. I want clear bass at low to mid volumes. My modestly powered Bic America F12 at 1/3 volume is ready to shatter the windows in my living room.

Have you used ported? Some say today's ported are much better than before. Also, they adding plugs now.

what's better the PB 3000 or the new kef kc 62

i have svs prime bookshelfs and dual svs sb2000. it is awesome for music but a bit overkill for my small room though

Could you please tell us how big in square meters the room in which you use the subwoofer is?

i'm tired of the rel T7X's i sold...they're to tight and no bass extension...rel tech told me to get the Rel S510 ? or is JL E Series better? used for both music and movies...in a 15 x 20 room

A sub to make sushi drop?! That's a must-buy! Great vid!

I would love for you to review the jtr rs1 subs, and the jtr speakers as well.

I love my REL T/9i subs. I use them only for music.

Is this sub going to be a permeant addition to your set up? I am using a SB-3000 in a very large lofted living room and it holds up surprisingly well. It is undoubtably undersized but blends it well to a modern living room.

Hope to see WiSA subwoofers from the top tier makers soon. Rythmik, REL, SVS, etc.

Nice and cleared to me, thanks.

How does this compare to the svs 3000 micro?

Rythmic Direct servo?

What's your opinion on 2 subs as opposed to 1? A lot of receivers have .2 channel situation (5.2, 7.2, etc).

Curious question 🙋🏾‍♂️ how many $1000 subs have you tested in your room?

Jay, for those who like pipe organ music, 16Hz is essential.

The voice coil is actually made from 3/32" welding rod. J.k. I want 2 of them.

Did you have a SB2000 Pro before that you said broke up at high SPLs?

Great review! I just went, from dual PB 1000 (10" version), and to a single SB 3000. OMG, that thing ROCKS.... AND "shots up" as well :-)

Does anyone know it it compares to the SB-4000? I've heard the 4000 is overkill in most cases.

SB3000 vs KEF KC62 for music?

Just got two of these for my living room and it does the job very well. My space is open so a single 10" was not cutting it even though it could do 1250 W RMS. Also, for people like me who listen to electronic primarily having a sub that can reach 20 Hz flat is a must for music.

I love my movies but I love my music more... hence the reason why I go with a pair of stereo rel t5i subs for my 5.2.4 setup.

705 signature review coming soon?

Please review the Rythmik F12SE.

Thank you for the video. I’ve owned multiple subs throughout the years and SVS is the hands down champ. With the new 2000 pro and 3000 series there’s no one even close. Svs wins with the combination of performance , price and technology. Movies, music, RU-vid videos etc. SVS wins. The SB 3000 destroys the REL 1205 (I’ve owned both).

Should I get four SB3000’s, or two SB16-Ultra? (Pricing about equal for the two sets)

Jay, your acting is oscar worthy. (the sushi drop)

Nice one, would love a beefy sub but living in a flat will get me in bad standing with my neighbours.

Wish you'd do more give theater product reviews e.g. multi channel amps, subs, AVR's and AV Processors. You'd probably see a huge bump in subscribers. Just saying bruh....

Nad t778, 11 kef ls50 meta, svs sb3000

I purchased one of these after seeing so much praise and id agree it can pump out some volume and hit some deep notes but… that’s all I found it did well. The more I listened the more I hated it. On paper it should have been everything I wanted. Great specs, build quality and the app interface (which I really liked). I tried really hard to like this sub but it was just not for me.

Do a review of the B&W speakers behind you ! ??

I always wonder what ohm drivers these companies use.

Is those b&w 705 s2 signature coming for review i am very intrested in b&w 702 s2 towers, to pair with my Hegel h190, , nice review those svs subs looks impressive

Im taking delivery of this sub today, but in Sweden they retail for 1800bux =(

What up with the tekton subs ?? Not one review video on tekton subs on RU-vid. Got my eyes on the 2-10 sub they got for 600$ because I have tekton speakers. Anyways would be awesome if you can do a video or two on there subs , thanks

There is a scientific reason why this happens. 1. One needs to understand the differences between sealed and vented subs. 2. On vented subs one needs to understand the differences of tuning and alignments. Once you learn that you will understand how tuning affects bottom end and the tradeoff of output and its relation with displacement of the woofer and which frequencies. Which tuning you use can depend on what type of music you want to use it on and the tradeoff you select. Both of the prior 2 topics will explain the differences between subs at low output. At higher output, one needs to be able to dig into the mechanical performance of different drivers. Quality drivers perform better and cost more. 3. Integration requires proper phase positioning and also the bass alignment of the main speakers. 4. The low pass crossover will depend on the low end performance of the main speakers in the room. Sometimes a Linkwitz Riley aligment is better than a Butterworth or Bessel function. It depends on many factors but without a microphone and the ability to configure the bass alignment then a lot of guesswork is required. The low pass slope 12 dB, 24 dB, 48 dB also plays into the room and main speaker performance. Ideally a user configurable app is best. as was provided however some more EQ and Filter tuning is also required. The ideal sub is not absolute as a lot depends on one's own circumstances and setup and an understanding of what the main system is doing. You can begin the journey of sub integration by purchasing something like a MiniDSP box, a good mic from same company and downloading REW ( Free and fully functional) and start learning how to use it and testing and listening. In the end, always remember, you cannot beat physics and nature. Low frequencies require you displace a lot of air volume. Air volume is the piston diameter multiplied by the displacement of the woofer. In vented systems, the port takes over as the piston diameter at some point. Small ports = small piston. and this requires larger displacement of air in port. The greater the travel of the woofer, the harder it is to maintain low distortion. DSP and high power amps trade off surface area for displacement( power required). Servo control also make the displacement lower distortion as active feedback is used to control displacement power to make it follow the signal better.

Is there a big difference compared to pb3000?

Ok jay u never dropped ur sushi 🍣 whats the price difference between d svs n rel

I know your video review it’s old but I do want to add my two cents 3000 has already been beat by the 16 ultra in the SB 4000 Don’t give me wrong the 3000 is nice but the SB 4000 is the ultimate face smasher gut kicker

If only you/Thomas/Ron.... Anyone lol would get a rythmik sub..

fantastic rack and audio setup behind there bud !😅🤗

When you include the import tax and shipping, the it is well above $1000.

I wish this sub had balanced inputs with a switch to toggle between single ended and balanced. Music on one and HT on the other.

During Kong vs T Rex there was a Sushi Violation, Soulsik?

and remember folks, both SVS and REL have a generous in home trial, with free shipping back in case you don't like it. I personally am a fan of Rythmik over RELs+High level inputs. I have compared both, in home last year and preferred the warmer/has more weight Rythmik (L12s) to REL (t5i) slightly clinical tone.

No high level in and out and /or no xlr pas thru? or am I did I miss that?- - not so great for music w/ my gear. I have a pre-amp and amp that uses balanced XLR. I have the Emotiva differential XPA + a Rotel Preamp. There is no RCA or LFE signal when XLR is in use. Please check out Goldenear subs Jay. The Forcefield and Supersubs are awesome. Velodyne is back . . would love a review of that too. thanks Jay