In this review, we will be comparing PB-2000 Pro and PB-1000 Pro, 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-2000 Pro and SVS PB-1000 Pro 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.
Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.SVS PB-2000 Proand SVS PB-1000 Pro have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 12" drivers.
Frequency Response
PB-2000 Pro has a frequency range of 16-290 Hz whereas PB-1000 Pro has a frequency range of 17-260 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 16Hz, the PB-2000 Pro can go slightly deeper then the PB-1000 Pro's min frequency of 17Hz.
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
Both SVS PB-2000 Pro and SVS PB-1000 Pro have Bass Reflex type cabinets. 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.
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 PB-2000 Pro's and SVS PB-1000 Pro's external dimensions. SVS PB-2000 Pro has external dimensions of 534.0 x 442.0 x 609.0mm (21 x 17-3/8 x 23-15/16inch) whereas 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).
SVS PB-2000 Pro is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 62mm wider, 55mm taller and 100mm deeper than SVS PB-1000 Pro.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of SVS PB-2000 Pro and SVS PB-1000 Pro in scale.
Comparison image of SVS PB-2000 Pro and SVS PB-1000 Pro 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-2000 Pro is approximately 2691.8cm2 / 417.2inch2 and base area of the SVS PB-1000 Pro is approximately 1934.2cm2 / 299.8inch2. The PB-2000 Pro requires 39% more surface area than the PB-1000 Pro 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-2000 Pro weighs 29.45kg / 64.8lbs and the SVS PB-1000 Pro weighs 19.30kg / 42.5lbs. This makes the PB-2000 Pro 53% heavier than the PB-1000 Pro.
Here is a comparison of how PB-2000 Pro and PB-1000 Pro's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
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What's in the Box of SVS PB-2000 Pro?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of PB-2000 Pro:
- Powered subwoofer
- Grille
- 8-feet AC power cord
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety Instructions
- SVS brochure
What's in the Box of SVS PB-1000 Pro?
Here are the items that come with the PB-1000 Pro:
- Powered subwoofer
- Grille
- 6-feet AC power cord
- Quick Start Guide
- Brochure
- SVS Support Information
 Low Frequency Response |
16 Hz
vs
17 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
290 Hz
vs
260 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
479mm
vs
534mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1934cm2
vs
2691cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
799USD
vs
1100USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
Size, drawn to scale
Both subwoofers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same floor and pushed back to the same wall, so the bigger one visibly takes more of the room.
SVS PB-2000 Pro needs about 39% more floor area. SVS PB-2000 Pro stands 100mm further into the room. SVS PB-2000 Pro is 55mm taller.
| General |
SVS PB-2000 Pro |
SVS PB-1000 Pro |
| Brand |
SVS |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
550 watts |
325 watts |
| Frequency Response |
16-290 Hz |
17-260 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
550-watt RMS |
325-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
1500-watt RMS |
820-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aluminum |
Fiber-composite |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
534.0mm (21") |
479.0mm (18.9") |
| Width |
442.0mm (17.4") |
380.0mm (15") |
| Depth |
609.0mm (24") |
509.0mm (20") |
| Weight |
29.45kg (64.8lbs) |
19.30kg (42.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Siblings in SVS's PB range - same design thinking, different size. It comes down to your room and your budget.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | evenly matched | Effectively the same reach (16Hz vs 17Hz). |
| Amplifier power | A | SVS PB-2000 Pro has the bigger amplifier - 550W against 325W RMS, about 2.3dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | evenly matched | Near-identical radiating area (12" against 12"). |
| Enclosure | evenly matched | Both are ported designs, so they roll off in much the same way. |
| Setup and tuning | evenly matched | The same tuning tools on both (room correction, onboard DSP and app control). |
| Speaker-level inputs | B | SVS PB-1000 Pro takes a speaker-level connection as well as line level. That is what lets it work with an integrated amplifier or a vintage receiver that has no subwoofer output at all. |
| Cabinet size | depends | SVS PB-1000 Pro is about 36% 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. |
| Price | B | SVS PB-1000 Pro costs less - $799 against $1,100, about 27% less. |
A SVS PB-2000 Pro B SVS PB-1000 Pro
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?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let your room size and where the box can actually stand settle it. Check your amplifier first: if it has no subwoofer or preamp output, SVS PB-1000 Pro is the only one of these two you can connect at all. If placement is the constraint - a corner, behind a sofa, under a desk - SVS PB-1000 Pro is the one that will actually go there, and a well-placed small subwoofer beats a badly-placed big one every time.
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.