In this review, we will be comparing 3000 Micro R Evolution and 3000 Micro, two Powered Subwoofer speakers by SVS. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution and SVS 3000 Micro first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
The sections below take each area in turn: driver and amplifier, frequency response, physical size and connectivity.
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Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Both SVS 3000 Micro R Evolutionand SVS 3000 Micro have a double woofer setup however the SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution's woofer is 9-inch whereas the SVS 3000 Micro features a 8-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
3000 Micro R Evolution has a frequency range of 20-230 Hz whereas 3000 Micro has a frequency range of 23-240 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 20Hz, the 3000 Micro R Evolution can go slightly deeper then the 3000 Micro's min frequency of 23Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.
Low Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution
High Frequency
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SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution's and SVS 3000 Micro's external dimensions. SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution has external dimensions of 277.8 x 301.0 x 313.0mm () whereas SVS 3000 Micro has external dimensions of 277.0 x 297.0 x 310.0mm (10-7/8inch x 11-11/16inch x 12-3/16inch).
SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 4mm wider, 0.80000000000001mm taller and 3mm deeper than SVS 3000 Micro.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution is approximately 942.1cm2 / 146.0inch2 and base area of the SVS 3000 Micro is approximately 920.7cm2 / 142.7inch2. The 3000 Micro R Evolution requires 2% more surface area than the 3000 Micro which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution weighs 10.23kg / 22.5lbs and the SVS 3000 Micro weighs 10.23kg / 22.5lbs.
Here is a comparison of how 3000 Micro R Evolution and 3000 Micro's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
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SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution
What's in the Box of SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of 3000 Micro R Evolution:
- Powered subwoofer
- 2 Grilles (pre-installed)
- 6' AC power cord
- Setup/Registration Guide
- Support Info
- SVS brochure
What's in the Box of SVS 3000 Micro?
Here are the items that come with the 3000 Micro:
- Powered subwoofer
- 6-feet AC power cord
- Quick Start Guide
- SVS Brochure
 Woofer Size |
9 inches
vs
8 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
20 Hz
vs
23 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
240 Hz
vs
230 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
277mm
vs
277mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
920cm2
vs
942cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
900USD
vs
999USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Wireless Operation |
Optional
vs
No
|
Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless |
| General |
SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution |
SVS 3000 Micro |
| Brand |
SVS |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Frequency Response |
20-230 Hz |
23-240 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
1200-watt RMS |
800-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
4000-watt RMS |
2500-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
9" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
side |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
277.8mm (10.9") |
277.0mm (10.9") |
| Width |
301.0mm (11.9") |
297.0mm (11.7") |
| Depth |
313.0mm (12.3") |
310.0mm (12.2") |
| Weight |
10.23kg (22.5lbs) |
10.23kg (22.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
|
Acoustic Suspension |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Black |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Siblings in SVS's 3000 range - same design thinking, different size. It comes down to your room and your budget.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | A | SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution goes deeper - 20Hz against 23Hz. Under 20Hz is felt more than heard - the bottom of a pipe organ and the bottom of a film mix. |
| Amplifier power | A | SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution has the bigger amplifier - 1200W against 800W RMS, about 1.8dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | A | SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution moves more air: 2 x 9" against 2 x 8" is 1.27x the cone area, not the 1.13x the diameters suggest. More area means the same output with less excursion, and less distortion with it. |
| Enclosure | evenly matched | Both are sealed designs, so they roll off in much the same way. |
| Setup and tuning | evenly matched | The same tuning tools on both (room correction and app control). |
| Wireless option | depends | Only SVS 3000 Micro offers a wireless link (as a paid option). It decides where the sub can go if you cannot run a cable, and is worth nothing if you can. |
| Driver placement | depends | SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution fires side-firing and SVS 3000 Micro fires side. A down-firing driver is more forgiving of a grille-less look and of a hard floor; a front-firing one is the safer choice on a thick carpet or a suspended timber floor. |
| Price | B | SVS 3000 Micro costs less - $900 against $999, about 10% less. |
A SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution B SVS 3000 Micro
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both subwoofers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution leads across most of the measured areas for a modest premium, so it is the easier pick if the budget stretches. SVS 3000 Micro is the one to take if it does not.
One thing outweighs everything above: where the subwoofer stands. Room modes can add or remove 10dB or more at a given seat, which is far larger than any difference on this page. Before spending more, try the sub in two or three positions - the crawl test, where you put it in the listening seat and crawl the room to find where the bass sounds best, costs nothing and usually beats an upgrade.