In this review, we will be comparing SB-3000 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-3000 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.Both SVS SB-3000and SVS SB-2000 Pro have a single woofer setup however the SVS SB-3000's woofer is 13-inch whereas the SVS SB-2000 Pro features a 12-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
SB-3000 has a frequency range of 18-270 Hz whereas SB-2000 Pro has a frequency range of 19-240 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 18Hz, the SB-3000 can go slightly deeper then the SB-2000 Pro's min frequency of 19Hz.
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-3000 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-3000's and SVS SB-2000 Pro's external dimensions. 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) 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-3000 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 27mm wider, 27mm taller and 19mm deeper than SVS SB-2000 Pro.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of SVS SB-3000 and SVS SB-2000 Pro in scale.
Comparison image of SVS SB-3000 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-3000 is approximately 1757.6cm2 / 272.4inch2 and base area of the SVS SB-2000 Pro is approximately 1566.7cm2 / 242.8inch2. The SB-3000 requires 12% more surface area than the SB-2000 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 SB-3000 weighs 24.77kg / 54.5lbs and the SVS SB-2000 Pro weighs 17.55kg / 38.6lbs. This makes the SB-3000 41% heavier than the SB-2000 Pro.
Here is a comparison of how SB-3000 and SB-2000 Pro'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-3000?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SB-3000:
- Powered subwoofer
- Grille
- 6.5-feet AC power cord
- Owners Manual
- Quick Start Guide
- Online Registration Card
- SVS brochure
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
 Woofer Size |
13 inches
vs
12 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
18 Hz
vs
19 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
270 Hz
vs
240 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
370mm
vs
397mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1566cm2
vs
1757cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
900USD
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 SB-3000 needs about 12% more floor area. SVS SB-3000 stands 19mm further into the room. SVS SB-3000 is 27mm taller.
| General |
SVS SB-3000 |
SVS SB-2000 Pro |
| Brand |
SVS |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
800 watts |
550 watts |
| Frequency Response |
18-270 Hz |
19-240 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
800-watt RMS |
550-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
2500-watt RMS |
1500-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
13" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
397.0mm (15.6") |
370.0mm (14.6") |
| Width |
388.0mm (15.3") |
361.0mm (14.2") |
| Depth |
453.0mm (17.8") |
434.0mm (17.1") |
| Weight |
24.77kg (54.5lbs) |
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 | evenly matched | Effectively the same reach (18Hz vs 19Hz). |
| Amplifier power | A | SVS SB-3000 has the bigger amplifier - 800W against 550W RMS, about 1.6dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | evenly matched | Near-identical radiating area (13" against 12"). |
| Enclosure | evenly matched | Both are sealed 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). |
| Cabinet size | depends | SVS SB-2000 Pro is about 17% 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 SB-2000 Pro costs less - $900 against $1,100, about 18% less. |
A SVS SB-3000 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?
The usual trade-off: SVS SB-3000 measures better, SVS SB-2000 Pro costs about 18% less. In a normal room, placement will make a bigger difference than the gap between these two.
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.