In this review, we will be comparing SB-1000 and SB-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 SB-1000 and SVS SB-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.
Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.SVS SB-1000and SVS SB-2000 Pro have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 12" drivers.
Frequency Response
SB-1000 has a frequency range of 24-260 Hz whereas SB-2000 Pro has a frequency range of 19-240 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 19Hz, the SB-2000 Pro can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SB-1000's min frequency of 24Hz.
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 and SVS SB-2000 Pro 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
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 SB-1000's and SVS SB-2000 Pro's external dimensions. SVS SB-1000 has external dimensions of 343.0 x 332.0 x 397.0mm (13-1/2 x 13-1/16 x 15-5/8inch) whereas SVS SB-2000 Pro has external dimensions of 370.0 x 361.0 x 434.0mm (14-9/16 x 14-3/16 x 17-1/16inch).
SVS SB-2000 Pro is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 29mm wider, 27mm taller and 37mm deeper than SVS SB-1000.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of SVS SB-1000 and SVS SB-2000 Pro in scale.
Comparison image of SVS SB-1000 and SVS SB-2000 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 SB-1000 is approximately 1318.0cm2 / 204.3inch2 and base area of the SVS SB-2000 Pro is approximately 1566.7cm2 / 242.8inch2. The SB-1000 requires 16% less surface area than the SB-2000 Pro which gives it a small advantage 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 weighs 12.27kg / 27lbs and the SVS SB-2000 Pro weighs 17.55kg / 38.6lbs. This makes the SB-2000 Pro 43% heavier than the SB-1000.
Here is a comparison of how SB-1000 and SB-2000 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 SB-1000?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SB-1000:
- Powered subwoofer
- Grille (installed)
- 6-feet AC power cord
- Owners Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
What's in the Box of SVS SB-2000 Pro?
Here are the items that come with the SB-2000 Pro:
- Powered subwoofer
- Grille
- 8-feet AC power cord
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety Instructions
- SVS brochure
 High Frequency Response |
260 Hz
vs
240 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
343mm
vs
370mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1318cm2
vs
1566cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
500USD
vs
900USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Low Frequency Response |
19 Hz
vs
24 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 App-Based Control |
iOS,Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Wireless Operation |
Optional
vs
No
|
Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless |
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 SB-2000 Pro needs about 19% more floor area. SVS SB-2000 Pro stands 37mm further into the room. SVS SB-2000 Pro is 27mm taller.
| General |
SVS SB-1000 |
SVS SB-2000 Pro |
| Brand |
SVS |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
300 watts |
550 watts |
| Frequency Response |
24-260 Hz |
19-240 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
300-watt RMS |
550-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
1500-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
50-160 Hz and 80 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
343.0mm (13.5") |
370.0mm (14.6") |
| Width |
332.0mm (13.1") |
361.0mm (14.2") |
| Depth |
397.0mm (15.6") |
434.0mm (17.1") |
| Weight |
12.27kg (27lbs) |
17.55kg (38.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| 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 SB range - same design thinking, different size. It comes down to your room and your budget.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | B | SVS SB-2000 Pro goes deeper - 19Hz against 24Hz. Under 20Hz is felt more than heard - the bottom of a pipe organ and the bottom of a film mix. |
| Amplifier power | B | SVS SB-2000 Pro has the bigger amplifier - 550W against 300W RMS, about 2.6dB 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 sealed designs, so they roll off in much the same way. |
| Speaker-level inputs | A | SVS SB-1000 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. |
| Wireless option | depends | Only SVS SB-2000 Pro offers a wireless link (as a paid option). It decides where the sub can go if you cannot run a cable, and is worth nothing if you can. |
| Cabinet size | depends | SVS SB-1000 is about 22% 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 | A | SVS SB-1000 costs less - $500 against $900, about 44% less. |
A SVS SB-1000 B SVS SB-2000 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?
SVS SB-2000 Pro is ahead, but on only 1 of the measured areas, and it costs about 80% more. SVS SB-1000 is the sensible buy unless your room is large enough to need the extra. Check your amplifier first: if it has no subwoofer or preamp output, SVS SB-1000 is the only one of these two you can connect at all. 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 $500 each, two SVS SB-1000 cost about $1,000 against $900 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.