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A pair of these here, they are staying. Love these subs.

Those 3 6-ohm JLs take me back a quarter century! I used to install those back in the 90's. Nice review, camera and editing work!

Excellent review, Joe - as always! I am loving my dual SVS SB-3000 subs for sure. They make music and theatre just come alive! 🤗

Nice, reminds me of when I through my Infinity PS-12 in the trunk after the plate amp went out.

Nice video. Is there any guide to correcting the sub using REW with ways to pull out a PEQ? Thanks

I am a sucker for a sealed sub. The cleanness of the base is just awesome. With how important quality base can add to the system and/or how much cheap base can hurt it, love my SVS (and I just got one of their cheaper ones).

Curious to know if you also plug your sub directly to the wall inside your home or through something like a surge protector or Panamax protector. Is direct to wall better for subs and av receivers? Thanks!

Excellent video. On another subject, do you have plans to review or audition the new ‘Sennheiser Ambeo bar’? Thank you

Here in Australia, there is a big difference in price between SB2000 and SB3000. I have a question, I know that the SB2000 does have the ease of installation/setup as the SB3000 and has to be set up more manually. But if I was able to do a good job with the SB2000, then how far away is it performance-wise to the SB3000? I am almost sure to go for twin SB2000. Unless I can be convinced to go for the twin SB3000?

I have a pair of SB-3000’s and I LOVE them. You can dial them in to your liking. The app is where it’s at! So very cool. Best upgrade to my Martin-Logan/McIntosh set-up!

Man!... Your review is informative and thorough. Got a newbie ques... Do home audio subs have hi pass filters out?

Great video Joe: I still use a Velodyne from year 2000 still pumping. It has a 10 in from and a 12' passive on the bottom. Quite musical. I feel SVS is the Velodyne of 20 years ago.

hello I'm a happy owner of a Sennheiser ambeo sb01 soundbar and I thought about adding a svs sb 4000 subwoofer to improve the bass in my room. my room is 27 m 3 do you think the svs sb 4000 subwoofer is too excessive or is it ideal for this size?

I haven't heard bass mekanik in awhile lol. That was a throw back to my old car audio days. Good stuff

Excellent Review, the svs sb3000 is a monster.🔊😲

WHAT?! Your.. camera picks up 17Hz so perfectly, I can hear it in my headphones (probably room has to do something with it because the sound dissapears at 16Hz) soo... I dunno what's more impressive. The camera which picks it up so nicely or the sub which is a CLOSED SUB and play this tone no problem. Damn... I need SVS

Just got one at 20% off from World wide stereo. I've been waiting a while for a sale. Anyhow, my home theater is finally complete. Running 4 towers in a 7.1 setup for now. Hoping this bad boy is as great as you say. This is my first Svs sub. Might go dual subs next year !

I have an SB-3000 and was able to do an A-B comparison with a buddy's PB-1000 Pro. My living room is open on both sides and has a right turn into the dining room giving it a total air space of around 2000 cubic feet. The actual AV area is around 10x13' and a sub can only be placed in the right front corner. I had extensive discussions with SVS which included sending them a diagram of the living room and its measurements. Both of their guys that I spoke to thought that the SB-3000 would work well with this setup so in it came. The system consists of a Denon X3800 AVR, a front array with RSL CG5-CG25-CG5s and four SVS Prime Elevations as F/R Heights. Both subs were switched in and out of the same corner location and had fresh Audyssey calibrations done. Test content was the race scene in Ready Player One, several scenes in Aquaman and Blade Runner 2049. We used Atmos and Auro-3D to test. The 3000 was set to -18db from its -20 calibration level and the 1000 Pro was at -17db. The Denon was set to -30 db volume. After extensive testing there was not much obvious difference between the two subs. Bass was deep and substantial on both but the 3000 did sound a bit more "alive" at times, especially when Ready Player One was running. Auro-3D sounded better than Atmos on most tests. Both subs could vibrate my couch seat cushions when reaching down low. If the 3000 was pushed to its very outer limits volume wise there might have been a hint of distortion but I wouldn't normally do that so it wasn't a showstopper. Now here's the oddity. When switching from the 1000 Pro to the 3000, the latter souded a bit louder. Maybe it was just more refined but whatever it was, both if us heard it. I spoke to SVS about it and no explanation could be offered but it was definitively real. Overall my impression was that for a sealed sub, the SB-3000 compares favorably to the PB-1000 Pro. You can't go wrong with either box but if space and aesthetics are issues, the SB-3000 is worth a serious look.

Saluté from Romania!!!Good job like always!!!Tell me please for tv, video and music are enough only a sub?can play everything or just the bass?

any chance of you doing a review/frequency response test on the BIC America F12?

@joe if u had a 1000.00 dollar budget. Would u do 2 pb 1000 or 1 pb 2000 pro?

Does a PB3k when plugged sound the same as a SB3k?

Thanks so very much for review

Joe i just wanted to know does the bass give you that punched in the chest feeling in a small room or not really? My livingroom is about 500 sqft.

Joe I was thinking about 2 Hsu vtf mk5 they are ported 12 inch subs with a 350 watt amp but space is tight would 2 of these for home theater be just as good

Can you do a video on speaker measurement equipment/software? I have a db meter and an IASCA car audio test cd and using it has me wishing that I can measure more parameters for my speaker's output/ frequency response. I just don't know what to get or how to use it.

Nice video, mate! Just got my new SB-3000 unboxed, SVS isolation feet installed, and powered on. I felt some of those test tones actually vibrate my wheelchair!! My SB-3000 is for my desktop PC audio system (Adam Audio A7V studio monitors + Topping E70 Velvet dac). Yeah, it's overkill for PC games, music, and video streaming, but I don't give a damn. I love this beast!!

I'm thinking of Putting either an sb 3000 or an sb 4000 in my 10'x10'v12' room but can't decide

Iotavx intergrated amp with klipsh rp600m... Do you think this would be a good fit?

Hey Joe! Great video is always. Do you have any experience with the sb16 Ultra? I'm looking to upgrade soon and I was considering dual sp3000, mainly because the size just works well for my room. But then I was thinking just go with one sb16 Ultra and then when I can afford it go dual in the future. I just don't want it to be like a year down the road and wish I would have got the sb16

I’m looking to get an SVS Sub for new home theater system set up in my living room. I was Looking at the PB-2000 but I was considering the PB-3000. Price is my hesitation. $800 vs $1400. Is the sound difference worth the extra $600.

Which one best for more deep bass SB 4000 or SB 3000?

Hi Joe, what kind of setup were you using at the hotel with the macbook? I like those little bookshelf speakers

“High spousal acceptance” 😁👍🏻

In meinem Raum liegt laminat , darinter noch der alte Teppichboden, hatten wir extra auch aus Wärme Gründen liegen gelassen, um eine isolierenderen Untergrund zu haben Ich habe jetzt 2 svs sb3000, dazu bei beiden die soundpath Füße. Ist es Ihrer Meinung nach noch zusätzlich nötig, mit einer granitplatte o.ä. zu arbeiten, oder kann dies sogar kontraproduktiv werden? Vielen Dank für Ihre Rückmeldung

¿SVS SV-3000 vs Velodyne DD12 vs Revel B112V2? Which is better and why?

Can you please review and check frequencies response of Bose Bass Module 700. i know it’s Not a Audiophile sub. But still requesting

Would you rather go dual PB-2000 Pros or SB-3000 Pros?

Hi there. I need your advice please. Just got the svs sb3000 and I’m struggling the get the best out of it. Could you please make a video with your settings please. Kind regards, and please stay safe.

I'd go with ported in my 17x22 room if I had the space. Unfortunately with a 8 Foot pool table, large couch and dartboard, I don't have room for a large deep subwoofer or even big speakers. So I just opted for mounting small NHT Super Zeros for main speakers on the wall and a SVS SB2000 that is compact enough to not get in the way of playing pool. It's quite surprising how well it turned out. Just having one SB2000 in one corner can shake the room. I could even add duals for even bass throughout. But ouch at that price.

About the time SVS started producing subs that beat much more costly subs like REL and velodyne, they won. There is nothing that can argue with superior measured output.

Would you buy the sb3000 or pb2000

wish you could test these brands like - velodyne,svs,psa,hsu.. testing all there subwoofers and price to performance comparison. thanks.

Can you please publish a list of the 10 best selling subwoofers and their test results?

Most IMPORTANT part: 5 year warranty on BOTH the sub AND the Amp

Can you test a REL sub? T7i, T9i

I had my Subwoofer turned up while i was watching this video and the walls were vibrating and other people in the house heard it from far away. They all started texting me did you hear that noise ? I replied Yeah it was me lol. My Subwoofer handled that Bass like a champ and mines only a 10 Inch Woofer.

Compared to the Bose bass module 700 ?

Thinking of getting the svs sb 2000 pro. Due to budget. How worst is the 2000 than the 3000. I’m planning for home theater with “klipsch the fives”

Hey, young fella...I like SVS products, too. Great company because they have great people. I had a pair of Ultra Bookshelves and they were impressive. Probably should have kept them but had to send them back for reasons I won't get into here. Your test shows why their subs are so popular and I kinda regret not waiting to try one before getting the vented one I'm using now. Another great review.

Could I use this woofer with my Kanto yu6?

Pair of these in my near future.

I'm debating on purchasing a single PB-3000, or Dual SB-2000s, has anyone had the opportunity to try a single PB3000 and or dual SB2000?

Joe how do I find audio events?

People today are spoiled by choices, especially home subs. The SB-3000 I bought cost me $1099 in gloss black. Just a few years ago, $1000 would buy you little more than a woofer from a box store. You know, those cheap port "ht" subs that have a ton of 60hz but not much below 40 where it should be. You really needed to drop a couple grand or more to get an actual sub. And the ones that output over 90db at 20hz were 15 or 18", huge and heavy. The compact Sb3000 exceeds that, and is much smaller and lighter. It's a great time to be an audiophile. You just don't need a $4000 servo sub. I should blame Joe for steering me toward SVS when my 15 year old sub died in April 2021. While numbers don't lie- I have to caveat the monolith sub. It is awesome, especially for under $500 which normally buys a toy-like woofer that won't sub. There is no doubting it's power. That being said, I prefer a sealed sub for my systems. I can control it better and I get more musical definition/articulation. So for MY application, a sealed sub is the only way I'll go. I run my HSU VTF-15 mKII in sealed for my HT. When I ran ported, it just sacrificed quality for boom. That being said, the Monolith has to be the most powerful sub for under $500 ever made. 16hz? That used to mean a $4000 18" velodyne or bag-end infrasub.

This or svs pb 2000 pro? Which one is louder ?

Whats louder the sb 3000 or the pb 1000 pro?

i actually returned an sb 2000 and bought the arendal sound sub1 and it made a big difference as in the netherlands, they are about the same price. The svs was absolutely great in low bass, but it lacked tightness, integration and finish.

Would love if someday you would review a MartySub (I'd send you mine, but it's too heavy and I couldn't afford the shipping) Would be neat if Parts Express sponsoered the build, they're not that expensive for what it offers. I've never heard SVS in person, so I can't begin to compare them. All I know is this thing is dangerous to the structural integrity of my house when playing below 25hz as I think the resonance frequency of the ceiling is 17hz with how violently it moves.

I like your idea. If I keep listening I’ll go broke. Quick question. RB42’s. Is the AD250 enough for them? How about the New SMSL SA and M 100?

I might be an extreme minority here, but I honestly wish the SB3000 is just a slight bit wider and taller. It's currently 15.2", but it'd be nice if it's 17". The current width makes the side look a little thin and frail due to the 2" gap between the driver surround and edge of the cabinet. Just a minor pet peeve to want the dimensions to look a little more uniform.

in all seriousness, I really would like to run one of these in my car. Probably a lot easier than installing amp plus custom box to house dual or triple 10 W6s. Should be fine with an inverter to battery?

Where can I get a long power cord??

Maybe it could've pressurized the room if you stuck it in the corner right? As you placed it in the middle. I do know that bass could become muddier though.

hi Joe, i have a big problem. I always been able to hear 15hz and above, until 2 months ago. Now i can hear from 32hz, i have hard times even hearing 26hz. And for last, one ear is worse than the other, so i have unbalanced bass stereo image. it's so annoying

are velodynes not as popular as svs?

Question: You've call SVS subs "musical," and I get it.Years ago when I bought my current gear (Rotel 500-watt mono amps feeding B&W 802Ds) I realized I needed a sub for 5.1 movies and *potentially* to "help" the 802Ds at the low end (not that they really need it). Movie-watchers want to feel the explosions and thuds, so accuracy is more or less optional. On the other hand, for a sub to play music, the people at Velodyne (now Audio Research Germany) emphasized not only flat response, but also distortionless response. The special voice coilS in my Velodyne permitted it to incorporate a feedback loop such that the sub could produce a consummately accurate tone, to accompany the rest of the "instruments" in my system. So, with that as introduction, what replacement to the failing Velodyne would you recommend to an audiophile from within the SVS (or some other) product lineup? Thanks in advance from some who's been listening with critical ears for 50 years.

Price?

Let me preface this conversation by stating that I have Vulcan ears. Let me also say that I once worked in a very high end audio shop in Mt. View, CA. . . Muons, Blades, $55k turntables, etc. Hence, I have some mild experience & have heard all manner of audio equip. Currently, my entire home theater is SVS ultra. . . towers, center, surrounds. I have had the SVS SB-1000s, then upgraded to 2000 Pro. With respect to the aforementioned 2, yes I could hear a very mild and/or faint noise floor with my ear right on top of the cone. However, when I backed away to the listening position (10'-12') it disappeared. I then decided to take a step up using the SVS upgrade program to the SB-3000s. The noise floor on these was nearly twice as audible, & I could most definitely hear them from the listening position. SVS sent me 2 amps. One was DOA, & the 2nd was a tad worse than the originals. I was told that the SB-4000 & Ultras don't have this issue. Strange how the "monkey-in -the-middle" of their lineup is the only one to have that issue. I was told by someone @ SVS that most people don't have a problem with noise floor in the 3000s, or don't care. Further, I was told that I am in the 1% that can hear it. I guess they don't engineer it for the minority that have exceptional hearing. I suppose my "OCD" is some form of disability. Isn't that some form of racism? ;) Needless to say, I sent them back & reinstated the SB-2000 Pros to my system. On a positive note, SVS did say they would keep my upgrade program open indefinitely until they can resolve the issue.

Facebook market got sb 2000 for 200. Now eyeing either other one or sb-3000. To make it dual subs

I think they are so popular due to people not making/wanting to make their own subwoofer setup. I make my own and they always sound fantastic for far cheaper. I use car audio subs/amps and it works amazing!

Just got my sb-4000 to go with my energy rc series speakers 😎

i heard good things about the new sb 3000, finally svs mased good sounding subwoofer also, svs not been the best at sound quality but now its up there it seems. but only for the sb 3000. i wish they did not get into bluetooth and phone stuff. i rather have a ir remote for basic stuff and maybe a usb interface to a desktop pc for full parametric eq, not a tiny phone app. also speaker level input would be nice, then you don't even need a subwoofer out to use it.

Any free give away ? Because its too expensive for me here😔. i love svs subs

I own a SB3000 and it’s tough to justify spending more unless I move up to JTR.

Thanks.... I now know that my Klipsch and Sony work down to 20hz

I'm a bass noob. I currently have a 10" Polk car sub/non ported rigged and a Z-5300e sub(ported) hooked up to a Logitech X-530 sub output with a Alpine crossover. Which is then hooked up to my pa system which is hooked up to my computer through my tv. The Z-5300e amp took a shit and I lost the remote that hooks to the back, so I cut the speaker wires off that amp and bypassed that. With both of those subs running, it sounds good. Buuuuuuuut.... I want more bass for when we throw house raves. Would it even be worth it to get a SVS PB-1000? The room is 17' x 18'. My goal is to have deeper/more impactful base, which the PB-1000 goes down to 19hz. With a hz test on the subs I have now, they fall off at 25hz. I know sound is subjective, but i'm sure Joe or someone on here will be able to help me with this dilemma. Thanks!!

Do yo udo coke off that finish?

Most sub companies refuse to allow their product to be measured objectively for SPL. Except Hsu, they show what each model produces under the CEA standards. Sure SQ is an issue but it's subjective. That was too cool putting the SVS in your van!

Idk, I'd take HSU or Rythmik in a heardbeat!

SVS's demo rooms at CES always sounded boomy, with little defined bass.

Svs is a quality company Easy returns Future upgrades In home trial! Great warranty Show me the other companies that stand behind products like Svs!

Joe N Tell for life!!!!!! #joentell4life

Your camera must go down low. Rolling of at 10 hz and flat at 30 hz. I could feel like 10 hz by touching by woofer.

one day.... but most likely just pipe dreaming

Lovin my Pair of PB-1000's for $950

i dont think a flat response is THAT important, since room gain and room modes have way more impact to the bass than a few db more or less here an there.

ive had 3 svs subs and their reliability was awful i would get a year or 2 use then suffer power supply failure

Might be good and now occupy a place that Velodyne used to back in the day but company has questionable ethics - see controversy vis a vis Audioholics.

Please don't do premieres :(

Their stock amps aren't shiity like Klipsch's garbage. 20 years of experience a former tech told me, & the main reason customers switched to another sub was because the amps kept failing. They've been making them soo compact, that the parts overheat at a rapid rate. He explained it was basically every unit he ever worked on. They all failed nearly under the same circumstances...It's why I told Klipsch I can't trust the product to perform, so I switched to SVS~

I tell you the truth why svs is so popular.. They advertise strongly more than any other subwoofer company. , there all over you tube and internet and people would think they are the only great subs. So thats why and the right and quantify of advertisement helps alot....subs that probably better is monolith and HSU research , M&k paradigm. All of these dont advertise at all...Svs is great and so are the ones i named.

The price is the only downfall on anything SVS. They make nice stuff but it opens the door to a lot of other options. Perfect example would be the Klipsch 10s bundle that is almost half the price of this single unit. But you get 2 powered 10s for under $700. Bang for the buck is a factor.

$399 JBL SUB just out ranked the SVS on ezvids

marketing

Top selling subwoofers? Top 15: 5 of them are Klipsch, SVS doesn't make the list until the 15th spot, they are not popular and are overpriced!

Not a healthy looking AC outlet. 0:50

Pretty much a toy