In this review, we will be comparing PB-3000 R|Evolution and PB-2000 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-3000 R|Evolution and SVS PB-2000 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.
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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-3000 R|Evolutionand SVS PB-2000 Pro have a single woofer setup however the SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution's woofer is 13-inch whereas the SVS PB-2000 Pro features a 12-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
PB-3000 R|Evolution has a frequency range of 16-235 Hz whereas PB-2000 Pro has a frequency range of 16-290 Hz.
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.
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Cabinet Type
Both SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution and SVS PB-2000 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-3000 R|Evolution's and SVS PB-2000 Pro's external dimensions. SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution has external dimensions of 556.0 x 465.0 x 627.0mm (21-7/8 x 18-5/16 x 24-11/16inch) whereas 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).
SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 23mm wider, 22mm taller and 18mm deeper than SVS PB-2000 Pro.
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-3000 R|Evolution is approximately 2915.6cm2 / 451.9inch2 and base area of the SVS PB-2000 Pro is approximately 2691.8cm2 / 417.2inch2. The PB-3000 R|Evolution requires 8% more surface area than the PB-2000 Pro which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.