Sealed cabinet for controlled reproduction

The sealed cabinet operates without bass reflex ports and is designed for accuracy, fast response, and defined bass.

Powerful 13-inch driver

The front-firing 13-inch long-throw driver is engineered for high excursion and high control. The combination of an aluminum cone, powerful ferrite magnet motor, and robust suspension supports deep frequencies with clean diaphragm movement.

Integrated Sledge Class D amplifier

As an active subwoofer, the SB-3000 R|Evolution features an integrated Sledge Class D amplifier. It is directly matched to the driver, cabinet, and DSP, eliminating the need for a separate subwoofer amplifier.

Control via app and OLED control panel

The SVS Subwoofer Control App allows operation via Apple iOS, Google Android, and Amazon Fire. Adjustable settings include volume, low-pass filter, phase, polarity, six parametric EQs, room gain compensation, presets, and power management.

On the rear panel, an OLED display with buttons provides access to the most important functions. This allows central settings to be checked and changed directly on the device.

Connecting the subwoofer: via cable, LFE, or optional wireless

Connecting the subwoofer in home cinema systems is achieved with a single RCA or XLR connection cable from the SUB1 or LFE output of the AV receiver to the LFE input of the SB-3000 R|Evolution. This allows the AV receiver to handle bass management and send a pre-processed mono signal to the subwoofer.

The SB-3000 R|Evolution can also be integrated into stereo systems via cable. For this purpose, left and right line-level inputs via RCA as well as balanced XLR inputs are available.

For installations without a long audio cable, the SVS SoundPath Wireless Audio Adapter is provided. This adapter is sold separately and can be powered via the subwoofer's USB port.

Subwoofer placement in the room

A position at the front of the room, between or next to the front speakers, usually supports good integration with main speakers and the center channel. Placement on a side wall is less common but can also be an effective solution.

A corner can make bass particularly effective and reduce the likelihood of bass cancellations. At the same time, corner placement can lead to boomy bass depending on the listening position.

What room size is the subwoofer suitable for?

The subwoofer performs best in a room size of 15 to 40 square meters. We also recommend a minimum distance of 15 to 30 cm from the wall to fully exploit its acoustic potential.

Should a subwoofer stand on the floor?

The SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution is equipped with screwed-in Iso-elastomer feet. These feet improve stability and reduce noise artifacts, which is why floor placement is a natural choice in the product context.

Active or passive subwoofer: What is better?

The SB-3000 R|Evolution is an active subwoofer because amplifier, DSP, and driver are combined in one device. This is particularly practical for home cinema and stereo use, as no separate power amplifier needs to be selected and matched.

Whether an active or passive subwoofer is better cannot be generally determined without a specific system. The tuned combination of a 13-inch driver, 1200-watt RMS amplifier, DSP control, and app operation speaks for this SVS subwoofer.

When is a subwoofer worth it?

A subwoofer is particularly worthwhile when home cinema, music, or stereo playback should have more depth, more foundation, and a more precise bass base. The SB-3000 R|Evolution reaches down to 17 Hz, covering deep frequencies that many speaker systems alone cannot reproduce in this way.

In small to medium-sized rooms, an even deeper extension of 2 to 3 Hz is to be expected. This makes the subwoofer suitable for living rooms where controlled deep bass with relatively compact dimensions is desired.

Robust cabinet and living-room-friendly finishes

The MDF cabinet construction with internal bracing is designed for low-resonance performance at high volume. The extra-thick ABS grille frame with fabric covering protects the driver.

The SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution is available in Premium Black Ash, Piano Gloss Black, and Piano Gloss White. This allows the subwoofer to be visually integrated into various living and home cinema environments.

Specifications

General

• Manufacturer: SVS
• Model: SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution
• Product Type: Sealed Active Subwoofer
• Principle: Sealed Enclosure
• Frequency Response: 17 Hz to 230 Hz ±3 dB
• Expected extension in small to medium-sized rooms: 2 to 3 Hz deeper
• Dimensions with grille: 397 mm H x 385 mm W x 426 mm D
• Dimensions without grille: 397 mm H x 385 mm W x 397 mm D
• Dimensions including packaging: 530 mm H x 516 mm W x 516 mm D
• Unpackaged weight: 24.9 kg
• Shipping weight: 30 kg
• Finishes: Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White, Premium Black Ash

Driver

• Driver: 13 inch / 33 cm
• Front-firing 13-inch High-Excursion Driver
• Proprietary 13-inch Long-Throw Driver
• Xmax: 30.1 mm
• Xmech: 72.9 mm
• High-temperature fiberglass composite voice coil former
• Two-piece Y30 ferrite magnet motor
• Copper shorting sleeve around T-yoke
• Dual balanced 24-strand silver-plated tinsel leads
• 6.5-inch 2-layer Nomex composite linear spider
• Dual Nomex composite linear suspension spiders
• Injection-molded NBR rubber surround with extreme excursion
• Vented 13-inch 1100 aluminum cone
• FEA-optimized, powder-coated cast aluminum basket
• Nickel-plated high-tension spring terminals

Amplifier and DSP

• Amplifier: Class D
• Power: 1200 Watts RMS Continuous Power
• Peak Power: over 4000 Watts
• MOSFET Amplifier
• 295 MHz Analog Devices DSP
• 56-bit double precision filtering
• DACs with 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio
• Four 60A 200V MOSFETs
• Switch-mode power supply with power factor correction from 100V to 240V
• Convection cooling plate without external heat sinks
• Custom EQ and DSP limiter settings for the 3000 R|Evolution series

Connections

• LFE input
• Unbalanced RCA line-level inputs and outputs
• Balanced XLR line-level inputs and outputs
• Unbalanced RCA input impedance: 10 kOhm
• Balanced XLR input impedance: 18 kOhm
• USB Type A port for firmware updates and powering USB devices
• 3.5 mm trigger input: 3 V to 12 V AC/DC
• 3.5 mm IR input
• AC power cord socket
• On/Off switch

Control and App

• OLED display on the rear panel
• Control interface for volume, low-pass filter frequency, phase, and system settings
• Display flip function
• SVS Subwoofer Control Smartphone App
• App compatibility: Apple iOS, Google Android, Amazon Fire
• Adjustable via app: Volume, low-pass filter, phase, polarity, six PEQs, room gain compensation, tuning modes, power management, and other functions
• Three presets for quick system adjustment
• Bidirectional feedback between app and subwoofer interface
• In-app tutorial

Adjustment Ranges

• Low-pass filter frequency: 30 Hz to 200 Hz in 1 Hz increments
• Low-pass filter slope: 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB
• Volume: -60 dB to 0 dB in 1 dB increments
• Phase: 0° to 180° in 1-degree increments
• Polarity: positive / negative
• PEQ frequency: 20 Hz to 200 Hz in 1 Hz increments
• PEQ boost/cut: -12.0 dB to +6.0 dB in 0.1 dB increments
• PEQ Q-factor: 0.2 to 10.0 in 0.1 increments
• Room gain compensation frequency: 25 Hz, 31 Hz, 40 Hz
• Room gain compensation slope: 6 dB, 12 dB

Enclosure and Construction

• Robust MDF cabinet construction with internal bracing
• Protective grille: resonance-free, extra-thick ABS grille frame with fabric cover
• Threaded Iso-Elastomer feet
• High-quality finishes in Black Ash, High Gloss Black, and High Gloss White

Power Supply and Standby

• Mains voltage: 100 V to 240 V, 50–60 Hz
• Power consumption according to connection panel: 1000 W
• Standby mode: less than 0.5 W
• Network standby mode with connected Bluetooth app: less than 2.0 W
• Automatic standby after 20 minutes without audio signal
• RoHS compliant
• Lead-free construction

Scope of delivery

• SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution
• Cover
• Power cable
• Device feet
• Documents

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