SB-3000 R|Evolution is a Sealed type Powered Subwoofer by SVS with a frequency range of 17-230 Hz. It was released in 2025. It features 1 x 13" Aluminum Woofer, and powered by a Sledge STA-1200D2 Class D 1200 watts amplifier.
The sealed version of the 3000 R|Evolution: the same 13 inch driver and 1,200 watt STA-1200D2 amplifier in a cabinet barely larger than a 16 inch cube.
SB-3000 R|Evolution is a member of SVS's SB series of Powered subwoofers. SB stands for "Sealed Box" and represents the sealed subwoofers of SVS which are more compact compared to its ported subwoofers, and excel with punchiness, accuracy, and transient response. Below you can see the main specs of these subwoofers as well as review and comparison links.
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Frequency Response
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SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution has a Frequency response range of 17-230 Hz at ±3dB. Thanks to its 1 x 13-inch driver and 1200 watts RMS (4000 watts MAX) amplifier, at 17Hz the SB-3000 R|Evolution can generate bass levels that is even below 20Hz which is considered to be the bottom limit of Full Range sound (20Hz -20kHz) that human can hear.
Here we have a comparison of how SB-3000 R|Evolution's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Among all subwoofers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$, these are the 5 Powered Subwoofer models that can reach deeper bass levels than the SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution's 17Hz:
Low-Pass CrossoverSVS SB-3000 R|Evolution has a variable Low-pass filter (LFP) which lets you choose a frequency level between 30-200 Hz in order to block any frequencies above that point from reaching the amplifier.
Inputs and Outputs
- PreampLevel Inputs: Stereo RCA/LFE
SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution External Dimensions and Weight
SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 15-9/16 x 15-3/16 x 16-13/16inch (396.0 x 386.0 x 427.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution is approximately 1648.2cm2 / 255.5inch2.
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Weight
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Cabinet type and Materials
SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic suspension aka Sealed subwoofers are preferred for music oriented systems whereas the Ported subwoofers are generally accepted to be more suitable for home theatre systems.
Does the SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution come with a Grille?
SB-3000 R|Evolution comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand | SVS |
| Full Model Name | SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution |
| Type | Powered Subwoofer |
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Frequency Response | 17-230 Hz |
| Enclosure Type | Sealed |
| Enclosure | Acoustic Suspension |
| Firing Direction | Front |
Amplifier & Driver |
| Power (RMS) | 1200 watts |
| Power (Peak) | 4000 watts |
| Amplifier Type | Sledge STA-1200D2 Class D |
| Woofer | 13-inch Aluminum |
| Controls & Connections |
| Low-pass Crossover | 30-200 Hz |
| Phase Control | Yes |
| Line-level Inputs | Stereo RCA/LFE |
Physical |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 15-9/16" x 15-3/16" x 16-13/16" (396.0 x 386.0 x 427.0mm) |
| Weight | — |
| Grille | Yes |
| Parts Warranty | 5 Years |
| Labor Warranty | 5 Years |