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SVS 3000 Micro vs SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System Comparison
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SVS 3000 Micro

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SVS 3000 Micro vs SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing 3000 Micro and 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System, 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 and SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsSVS 3000 MicroSVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System
BrandSVS
United States · founded 1998
SVS
United States · founded 1998
Driver2 x 8" Aluminum2 x 9"
Amplifier800 watts RMS—
EnclosureSealedSealed
Frequency response23-240 Hz22-250 Hz
Impedance—4 ohms
App controlYes—
Weight10.23kg / 22.5lbs—
Dimensions (H x W x D)10-7/8" x 11-11/16" x 12-3/16"
277.0 x 297.0 x 310.0mm
25" x 12.01" x 3.73"
635.0 x 305.1 x 94.7mm
Woofer - 8 inchWoofer - 8 inch
SVS 3000 Micro
Woofer - 9 inchWoofer - 9 inch
SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System

Woofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

3000 Micro and 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System are members of SVS's 3000 series of subwoofers. Below you can find other subs from this series.

SVS 3000 Series Subwoofers History
Model Frequency Woofer Amp Power
SVS 3000 Micro
23-240 Hz 8" 800 watts
SVS 3000 Micro R Evolution
  
20-230 Hz 9" 1200 watts
SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System
22-250 Hz 9" 800 watts
SVS 3000 In wall Dual Subwoofer System
  
22-250 Hz 9" 800 watts

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 Microand SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System have a double woofer setup however the SVS 3000 Micro's woofer is 8-inch whereas the SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System features a 9-inch woofer.

Frequency Response

3000 Micro has a frequency range of 23-240 Hz whereas 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System has a frequency range of 22-250 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 22Hz, the 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System 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
SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System
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High Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

SVS 3000 Micro
SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System
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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's and SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System's external dimensions. 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) whereas SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System has external dimensions of 635.0 x 305.1 x 94.7mm ().

SVS 3000 Micro is 8.1mm narrower and 358mm shorter than SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System but it is also 215.3mm deeper.

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 is approximately 920.7cm2 / 142.7inch2 and base area of the SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System is approximately 288.9cm2 / 44.8inch2. The 3000 Micro requires 219% more surface area than the 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.


Reasons to choose SVS 3000 Micro over SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System
App-Based Control iOS,Android vs None Control the speaker via an app
Height 277mm vs 635mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Price per pair* 900USD vs 2000USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Reasons to choose SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System over SVS 3000 Micro
Woofer Size 9 inches vs 8 inches Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response 22 Hz vs 23 Hz Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response 250 Hz vs 240 Hz Generates higher frequency
Base Surface Area 288cm2 vs 920cm2 Takes less floor space

SVS 3000 Micro vs SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General SVS 3000 Micro SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System
Brand SVS SVS
Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
Impedance n/a 4 ohms
Frequency Response 23-240 Hz 22-250 Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) 800-watt RMS 800-watt RMS
Watts Peak (Max) 2500-watt RMS 2500-watt RMS
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 2
Woofer Size 8" 9"
Woofer Composition Aluminum
Tweeter Size - -
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Firing Direction side n/a
Physical Specs
Height 277.0mm (10.9") 635.0mm (25")
Width 297.0mm (11.7") 305.1mm (12")
Depth 310.0mm (12.2") 94.7mm (3.7")
Weight 10.23kg (22.5lbs) n/a
Enclosure Acoustic Suspension
Available Colors Black n/a
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

Verdict

Siblings in SVS's 3000 range - same design thinking, different size. It comes down to your room and your budget.

AreaBetterWhy
Bass depthevenly matchedEffectively the same reach (23Hz vs 22Hz).
Amplifier powerevenly matchedMuch the same amplifier (800W vs 800W RMS) - under 1dB apart.
Driver areaBSVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System 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.
Enclosureevenly matchedBoth are sealed designs, so they roll off in much the same way.
Cabinet sizedependsSVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System is about 28% smaller by volume. In a subwoofer that is a real trade rather than a preference: box volume is how you get output low down without a bigger amplifier.
PriceASVS 3000 Micro costs less - $900 against $2,000, about 55% less.

A SVS 3000 Micro  B SVS 3000 In wall Single Subwoofer System
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 In wall Single Subwoofer System is ahead, but on only 1 of the measured areas, and it costs about 122% more. SVS 3000 Micro is the sensible buy unless your room is large enough to need the extra. Two small subwoofers beat one big one in most rooms - a pair evens out the room modes in a way no single box can, whatever its specs. At $900 each, two SVS 3000 Micro cost about $1,800 against $2,000 for one of the other, which is worth a thought.

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.


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