SVSsb3000 13 Inch Sealed subwoofer

After much research and reading a great deal about bass acoustics and subwoofer performance, I settled on the SB-3000. (My 5.1.2 system consists of a Yamaha Aventage RX-A2060 AVR, Klipsch RP-280 front towers, Klipsch RP-250C, Klipsch R-10SW Sub, and Klipsch RP surrounds and height speakers.) I really hesitated spending this much on a SW, but am so happy that I did! The overall quality upgrade has been dramatic. This SW easily fills my 2,000 cubic ft living room/home theater and it delivers clear, smooth, and deep bass. It puts my old Klipsch R-10SW to shame—no comparison. (Admittedly, the Klipsch SW costs only about 1/3 the cost of the SVS SW.) Music was definitely my priority for this upgrade, but I wanted impressive LFE as well. This has exceeded expectations in both departments. I never realized how much better music could sound when it had a high quality, low-bass foundation. I put the SB-3000 to the test with the most demanding deep bass music I could find (hard rock, progressive rock, classical, rap, electronic, etc), and I have not detected any discernible muddiness or distortion playing back any of them, even at very high volumes. LFE on blu-rays has been a huge improvement as well. My old sub delivered plenty of volume with movies, but the SB3K delivers it not only loudly, but very clearly and precisely. So much more definition and finesse. It can deliver far more than my wife or I can take—truly deafening. The build quality is very solid and I really like the metal grill. The SVS app is fantastic. I am a tinkerer, so I love having the ability to try different settings to tweak the output at times. Lastly, SVS customer service is second to none. Ed Mullen helped with some questions I had and assisted me in dialing in my SW to perfection. I am thrilled with this purchase and will be buying a second SB-3000 in a few months in order to “go dual.” I strongly recommend the SB-3000--you will not be disappointed!

This 13 inch sub is heavyIt has a grill across the front so that you cant accidentally damage the speakerSturdy and cosmetically appealing (IMHO)This gives off a decent amount of low end bass which is what you need and is noticeably louder than a KEF KC92 that it replaced.. (and bigger) and for half the price!.. its night and day versus the KC92I have this with a Sony OLED 65 and KEF LSX bookshelf speakers..Sub is connected to the KEF LSX via RCA cable and not noticeable at allThe biggest issue that folks could have is that it is not bluetooth compatible unless you spend about $150 or so on a unit to plug into it and make it compatible so that you can more easily move the sub around - this should come as standard? - but for what this produces cant complain given the priceThe remote (phone controlled) works excellent and set up takes about 20 seconds.. its so easyWould highly recommend and so much better than KEF Subs if anyone is comparing!!

Unbelievable sub !!! It turned my living room into a cinema theater. WOW !! Just install and run the app first. Adjust the settings in the app and you will be blown away !! Good job SVS!! And the music is awesome, low deep bass under 40Hz...amazing. Buy with confidence, you will not regret !!!!

I would give 5 more stars on this product if possible. This little box is replacing a Klipsch R-112 Sub, which is of itself a great product.What makes the SBS an improvement? Besides the overall sound, the app is fantastic for tuning in this sub, use it!. It really sets the SVS brand apart. Without professional equipment, I suggest going to YouTube and searching for "Bass Test". There's a great video that drops a sine wave from 2000 Hz to to zero. It's a good way to notice your gaps in bass by listening.In my particular instance, I live in an apartment with an open concept kitchen, there's a lot of space to pressurize for a 13 inch sealed driver, so I was afraid I was going to have to return it for something like the PB-3000.The first placement, was in front, near the center channel speaker. With this placement, I was able to rattle the walls and had a pretty good listening level, but there was a big hole around 50 Hz that took a lot of boost, and still was a little weak.Time for placement number 2. In the corner. Yes, I just put baby in the corner. Major difference. The SPL (volume) was significantly boosted and my 50Hz hole was far less prominent and much easier to correct. I now have the volume set at -12db and really can't boot it up without being evicted. I'm pretty sure if you went to reference level, the building would be leveled. My fears of returning this for something that puts out more SPL, are gone. With this placement and a little tuning with the app, there's a nice smooth curve down to about 28Hz, with the ability to hear it down to 20.Movies quake and shake now, and Music is tight, fast and punchy and the room pressurizes very well. This is a GREAT sub for the price, and I'd wholeheartedly recommend it.

I bought this one for my vintage Marantz 2220B. Bass is super tight, detailed, and fast. The app allows you to customize lots of settings based on your receiver, room characteristics, and taste. Overall, super happy with the entire experience. Highly recommended.