In this review, we will be comparing SB16-Ultra and SB-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 SB16-Ultra and SVS SB-1000 Pro 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 SB16-Ultra and SVS SB-1000 Pro 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.Both SVS SB16-Ultraand SVS SB-1000 Pro have a single woofer setup however the SVS SB16-Ultra's woofer is 16-inch whereas the SVS SB-1000 Pro features a 12-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
SB16-Ultra has a frequency range of 16-460 Hz whereas SB-1000 Pro has a frequency range of 20-270 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 16Hz, the SB16-Ultra can go slightly deeper then the SB-1000 Pro's min frequency of 20Hz.
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 SB16-Ultra and SVS SB-1000 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
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 SB16-Ultra's and SVS SB-1000 Pro's external dimensions. SVS SB16-Ultra has external dimensions of 508.0 x 496.0 x 512.0mm ( 20 x 19-1/2 x 20-1/8inch) whereas 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 ) .
SVS SB16-Ultra is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 165mm wider, 165mm taller and 110mm deeper than SVS SB-1000 Pro.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of SVS SB16-Ultra and SVS SB-1000 Pro in scale.
Comparison image of SVS SB16-Ultra and SVS SB-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 SB16-Ultra is approximately 2539.5cm2 / 393.6inch2 and base area of the SVS SB-1000 Pro is approximately 1330.6cm2 / 206.2inch2. The SB16-Ultra requires 91% more surface area than the SB-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 SB16-Ultra weighs 55.45kg / 122lbs and the SVS SB-1000 Pro weighs 11.82kg / 26lbs. This makes the SB16-Ultra 369% heavier than the SB-1000 Pro.
Here is a comparison of how SB16-Ultra and SB-1000 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 SB16-Ultra?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SB16-Ultra:
Powered subwooferGrille8-feet AC power cordRemote controlOwners Manual
What's in the Box of SVS SB-1000 Pro?
Here are the items that come with the SB-1000 Pro:
Powered subwooferGrille6-feet AC power cordQuick Start GuideBrochureSVS Support Information
 Woofer Size |
16 inches
vs
12 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
16 Hz
vs
20 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
460k Hz
vs
270k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Handheld Remote |
Yes
vs
No
|
Control the speaker by the included RC |
 Height |
343mm
vs
508mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1330cm2 (331x402mm)
vs
2539cm2 (496x512mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
600USD
vs
2300USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Wireless Operation |
Optional
vs
No
|
Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless |
| General |
SVS SB16-Ultra |
SVS SB-1000 Pro |
| Brand |
SVS |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
1500 watts |
325 watts |
| Frequency Response |
16-460 Hz |
20-270 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
1500-watt RMS |
325-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
820-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
16" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
Composite fiberglass/resin |
Fiber-composite |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
508.0mm (20") |
343.0mm (13.5") |
| Width |
496.0mm (19.5") |
331.0mm (13") |
| Depth |
512.0mm (20.2") |
402.0mm (15.8") |
| Weight |
55.45kg (122lbs) |
11.82kg (26lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Black,White |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |