In this review, we will be comparing PB-1000 Pro and SB-3000, 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 PB-1000 Pro and SVS SB-3000 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the SVS PB-1000 Pro and SVS SB-3000 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.
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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 PB-1000 Proand SVS SB-3000 have a single woofer setup however the SVS PB-1000 Pro's woofer is 12-inch whereas the SVS SB-3000 features a 13-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
PB-1000 Pro has a frequency range of 17-260 Hz whereas SB-3000 has a frequency range of 18-270 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 17Hz, the PB-1000 Pro can go slightly deeper then the SB-3000's min frequency of 18Hz.
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
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
The SVS PB-1000 Pro has a Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs. On the other hand the SVS SB-3000 have Acoustic Suspension type enclosure. Acoustic Suspension aka Sealed type subwoofers have enclosures that are sealed hence no ports or holes exists on the cabinet. Sealed designs helps to provide more accurate and tight bass responses compared to ported designs.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become 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 PB-1000 Pro's and SVS SB-3000's external dimensions. SVS PB-1000 Pro has external dimensions of 479.0 x 380.0 x 509.0mm ( 18-13/16inch x 15inch x 20-15/16inch ) whereas SVS SB-3000 has external dimensions of 397.0 x 388.0 x 453.0mm ( 15-5/8 x 15-1/4 x 17-13/16inch) .
SVS SB-3000 is 82mm shorter and 56mm less deeper than SVS PB-1000 Pro but it is also 8mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of SVS PB-1000 Pro and SVS SB-3000 in scale.
Comparison image of SVS PB-1000 Pro and SVS SB-3000 Size and External Dimensions
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 PB-1000 Pro is approximately 1934.2cm2 / 299.8inch2 and base area of the SVS SB-3000 is approximately 1757.6cm2 / 272.4inch2. The PB-1000 Pro requires 10% more surface area than the SB-3000 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 PB-1000 Pro weighs 19.30kg / 42.5lbs and the SVS SB-3000 weighs 24.77kg / 54.5lbs. This makes the SB-3000 28% heavier than the PB-1000 Pro.
Here is a comparison of how PB-1000 Pro and SB-3000's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
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What's in the Box of SVS PB-1000 Pro?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of PB-1000 Pro:
Powered subwooferGrille6-feet AC power cordQuick Start GuideBrochureSVS Support Information
What's in the Box of SVS SB-3000?
Here are the items that come with the SB-3000:
Powered subwooferGrille6.5-feet AC power cordOwners ManualQuick Start GuideOnline Registration CardSVS brochure
 Low Frequency Response |
17 Hz
vs
18 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Price per pair* |
799USD
vs
1100USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| Woofer Size |
13 inches
vs
12 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
270k Hz
vs
260k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
397mm
vs
479mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1757cm2
vs
1934cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
SVS PB-1000 Pro |
SVS SB-3000 |
| Brand |
SVS |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
325 watts |
800 watts |
| Frequency Response |
17-260 Hz |
18-270 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
325-watt RMS |
800-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
820-watt RMS |
2500-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
13" |
| Woofer Composition |
Fiber-composite |
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
479.0mm (18.9") |
397.0mm (15.6") |
| Width |
380.0mm (15") |
388.0mm (15.3") |
| Depth |
509.0mm (20") |
453.0mm (17.8") |
| Weight |
19.30kg (42.5lbs) |
24.77kg (54.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Available Colors |
Black |
n/a |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |