SVS SB-3000 Black Ash

Acclaimed by the specialized press worldwide, and recently awarded the prestigious EISA Best Subwoofer of the Year for the SB-4000, SVS has redefined what a high-end subwoofer should be with the 16 Ultra and 4000 series by combining engineering excellence with the best technologies and components on the market for exceptional performance at all price points. The 3000 series comes from the same lineage.

The two new sealed and ported models feature an all-new 13-inch (33 cm) long-throw driver, powered by a Sledge STA-800D2 amplifier that delivers 800 W of continuous power and up to 2,500 W peak. This is combined with discrete 25A / 600V MOSFET components and a 50 MHz Analog Devices DSP with 56-bit filtering capability to produce incredibly deep bass and sub-bass, at exceptional output levels, with authoritative control, speed, and a level of precision never before achieved at this price point.

A lightweight and rigid aluminum vented cone with a composite fiber dust cap displaces huge amounts of air to create physical sound energy, without ever faltering or losing control. The result is accurate frequency response and precise transient speed, even at the highest listening levels.

SVS’s second innovation in the 3000 series is the design of a flat-edge voice coil inserted into the motor structure. This topology creates a void in the coil to provide high power at the highest excursion levels effortlessly, while reducing mass and improving efficiency. The result is seismic output levels with precise response and superb control when music, movies, or other content demands it.

The third innovation lies on the rear panel, with the all-new Intelligent Control Interface (ICI). Forget knobs, and discover all the necessary control tools for adjusting volume, phase, low-pass filter, and accessing the three parametric equalizers using electronic control buttons. And to go even further, the 3000 series is compatible with the SVS app, available on Android, iOS, and Amazon Kindle tablets, for easy Bluetooth control and precise adjustment management (volume, equalizer, phase…).

Technical Specifications

Main Components

• 33 cm speaker
• High-density cast aluminum basket
• Amplifier with Intelligent Control Interface (ICI)
• Sledge STA-800D2 amplifier
• Analog Devices 50 MHz Digital Signal Processing (DSP) processor

Audio Performance

• Class D amplification
• 800 W RMS continuous amplifier (2,500 W peak)
• Adjustable phase from 0° to 180°
• Frequency response: 18-270 Hz ± 3 dB
• High-power voice coil

Connectivity and Control

• SVS Bluetooth DSP control app
  • Three user presets
• Stereo RCA inputs/outputs with extended input voltage range
• Power modes: auto, manual, trigger
• 3.5 mm mini-jack trigger input (3-30 V)
• Detachable power cord

Physical Characteristics

• Rubber feet
• Energy-saving standby mode (consumption < 0.5 W)
• Dimensions (W × H × D):
  • With grille: 39.7 × 38.5 × 45.1 cm
  • Without grille: 39.7 × 38.5 × 39.9 cm
• Weight: 24.7 kg