Overview — SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution Subwoofer
The SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution Subwoofer is engineered to deliver deep, accurate bass with the speed and articulation only a sealed design can provide.
Built around a proprietary front-firing 13" high-excursion driver and a massively powerful 1,200-watt continuous Class D amplifier
(over 4,000 watts peak), it is designed to pressurize a room with authority while maintaining tight control and low distortion. With an onboard
rear-panel OLED control interface and the industry-leading SVS smartphone app, the SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution Subwoofer makes advanced tuning
approachable for both first-time sub owners and experienced enthusiasts.
Frequency response is rated at 17–230 Hz (± 3 dB), with SVS noting an expected 2–3 Hz deeper extension in small to mid-size rooms,
and a roll-off slope optimized to take maximum advantage of available room gain.
17–230 Hz (± 3 dB)
Sealed Cabinet Control
13" High-Excursion Driver
1,200W Continuous / 4,000W+ Peak
OLED + App Control
Highlights & Benefits
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Reference sealed performance — The SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution Subwoofer delivers fast transients, tight timing, and clean integration with main speakers.
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Deeper in-room extension — Rated to 17 Hz (± 3 dB) and designed to leverage room gain for an additional 2–3 Hz of perceived extension.
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Lower distortion where it matters — Designed for 20%–60% lower acoustic THD+N in critical low-frequency bandwidth compared to the previous generation.
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Direct, modern control — Rear-panel OLED and control interface provide fast access to key settings and include a convenient Display Flip function.
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Pro-level tuning from your phone — The SVS app offers volume, low-pass filter, phase, polarity, six PEQs, room gain compensation, presets, and more.
Technology & Design
13" long-throw driver platform — A proprietary, high-precision tuned overhung motor configuration with a 24.1 lb woofer and 18.5 lb motor, engineered for exceptionally linear, controlled excursion.
Extreme excursion capability — 30.1 mm Xmax and 72.9 mm Xmech precision-aligned excursion for deep bass output with control at reference levels.
Motor + coil engineering — SVS flat edge wound split-wind voice coil on a premium grade aluminum 2" former for thermal conductivity, plus dual dedicated toroidal Y30 ferrite magnets for high force and fast start/stop power.
Rigid, resonance-resistant build — Robust MDF cabinet with internal bracing and a protective non-resonant extra-thick ABS grille frame with fabric mesh cover.
Isolation-focused footing — Screw-in iso-elastomer feet reduce noise artifacts and improve stability.
Amplifier, DSP & Control
Massively powerful Class D amplification — 1,200-watt continuous design with 4,000+ watts peak power, delivering 50% higher continuous power than the previous generation.
Advanced Analog Devices DSP — High resolution 295 MHz processor with double precision 56-bit filtering and over 5x the processing power of previous SVS subwoofers.
Real-time power management — SMPS with dual discrete 65 MHz PMUs works with the DSP to monitor voltage, current, AC mains behavior, and temperature sensors for maximum performance and reliability.
Ultra-low distortion — Rated at < 0.05% THD+N at rated power, designed for exacting signal integrity at all drive levels.
Connectivity for modern systems — Unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR inputs (compatible with consumer and pro audio up to 4 Vrms), plus trigger input, IR input, and USB power for the SVS SoundPath Wireless Audio Adapter (sold separately).
SVS App Control
The SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution Subwoofer is compatible with the SVS Subwoofer Control Smartphone app for Apple iOS, Google Android, and Amazon Fire platforms.
The app provides intuitive access to volume, low-pass filter, phase, polarity, six parametric EQs, room gain compensation, tuning modes, power management, and more.
It also includes three memory presets for fast system-wide adjustments, plus bidirectional feedback showing changes in real time on both the app and the onboard interface.
Subwoofer Auto Room Equalization is listed as coming soon, using a mobile device microphone or an accessory microphone (also listed as coming soon) to measure and automatically calculate equalization filters.
FAQ — SB-3000 R|Evolution
What does the frequency response rating mean?
The subwoofer is rated at 17–230 Hz (± 3 dB) under quasi-anechoic conditions (2-meter ground plane away from reflective structures).
The response chart does not denote maximum output capability.
Will it play deeper in a real room?
SVS notes you can expect 2–3 Hz deeper extension in small to mid-size rooms, and the roll-off slope is optimized to take advantage of available room gain.
Should I connect with RCA or XLR?
Use XLR if your processor/preamp supports it for long runs and noise rejection. RCA is ideal for standard AVR subwoofer outputs.
Both inputs are designed to accommodate consumer and professional audio levels.
Why Buy From Us
- Subwoofer placement and integration guidance
- Support for bass management, room correction, and measurement-based calibration
- Recommendations for dual-sub layouts
- Long-term technical support
