In this review, we will be comparing SB-1000 Pro and SVS 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 SB-1000 Pro and SVS 3000 Micro 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 SB-1000 Pro and SVS 3000 Micro 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.SVS SB-1000 Pro and SVS 3000 Micro have a totally different setup: the SVS SB-1000 Pro features 1 x 12-inch drivers whereas the SVS 3000 Micro features 2 x 8-inch drivers.
Frequency Response
SB-1000 Pro has a frequency range of 20-270 Hz whereas SVS 3000 Micro has a frequency range of 23-240 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 20Hz, the SB-1000 Pro can go slightly deeper then the SVS 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
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both SVS SB-1000 Pro and SVS 3000 Micro have Acoustic Suspension type cabinets. 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 SB-1000 Pro's and SVS 3000 Micro's external dimensions. SVS SB-1000 Pro has external dimensions of 343.0 x 331.0 x 402.0mm ( 13-1/2inch x 13inch x 15-13/16inch ) 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 SB-1000 Pro is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 34mm wider, 66mm taller and 92mm 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 SB-1000 Pro is approximately 1330.6cm2 / 206.2inch2 and base area of the SVS 3000 Micro is approximately 920.7cm2 / 142.7inch2. The SB-1000 Pro requires 45% more surface area than the SVS 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 SB-1000 Pro weighs 11.82kg / 26lbs and the SVS 3000 Micro weighs 10.23kg / 22.5lbs. This makes the SB-1000 Pro 16% heavier than the SVS 3000 Micro.
Here is a comparison of how SB-1000 Pro and SVS 3000 Micro'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 SB-1000 Pro?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SB-1000 Pro:
Powered subwooferGrille6-feet AC power cordQuick Start GuideBrochureSVS Support Information
What's in the Box of SVS 3000 Micro?
Here are the items that come with the SVS 3000 Micro:
Powered subwoofer6-feet AC power cordQuick Start GuideSVS Brochure
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
8 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
20 Hz
vs
23 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
270k Hz
vs
240k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Price per pair* |
600USD
vs
900USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
 Height |
277mm
vs
343mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
920cm2 (297x310mm)
vs
1330cm2 (331x402mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
SVS SB-1000 Pro |
SVS 3000 Micro |
| Brand |
SVS |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
325 watts |
800 watts |
| Frequency Response |
20-270 Hz |
23-240 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
325-watt RMS |
800-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
820-watt RMS |
2500-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
Fiber-composite |
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
side |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
343.0mm (13.5") |
277.0mm (10.9") |
| Width |
331.0mm (13") |
297.0mm (11.7") |
| Depth |
402.0mm (15.8") |
310.0mm (12.2") |
| Weight |
11.82kg (26lbs) |
10.23kg (22.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Available Colors |
Black,White |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |