SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution 13" Subwoofer

13" Subwoofer

SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution 13" Subwoofer

13" Subwoofer
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Overview

Staggering cinematic output and extension to 17Hz with musical performance you expect from the finest subwoofers in the world, SB-3000 R|Evolution delivers a reference experience on every level. The all-new 13-inch high-excursion SVS driver and a groundbreaking MOSFET amplifier generate deep, chest-thumping bass with stunning depth, transient response, and tonal accuracy. The result is low frequencies that hit with authority yet reveal every detail, bringing sound to life with breathtaking impact and musicality.
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The High Notes
1,200 Watts Continuous + 4,000+ Watts Peak

1,200 Watts Continuous + 4,000+ Watts Peak

SVS gave the new 3000 R|Evolution Series a serious power bump, which means more headroom, more slam, and cleaner bass when things get loud.
SB vs PB: Pick Your Bass Personality

SB vs PB: Pick Your Bass Personality

SB-3000 is tight, quick, and compact for music-first systems and smaller rooms. PB-3000 is the big-room bruiser built for chest-thump impact.
SVS App Control

SVS App Control

Dial in volume, phase, EQ, tuning, and presets right from your seat, with SVS Auto Room EQ expected to arrive via firmware update.

Reference Subwoofer Performance Hits New Lows.

A subwoofer shouldn’t just be heard, it should be felt, lived, and remembered. The 3000 R|Evolution Series embodies that philosophy. Building on flagship SVS 17-Ultra R|Evolution Series technologies that reshaped the industry, these models are the sweet spot of SVS subwoofers, delivering unrivaled output, extension, and transient response, with nearly unmeasurable distortion. 3000 R|Evolution is the culmination of 20+ years of SVS acoustic breakthroughs—engineering that elevates music, home theater, and gaming into emotionally charged, high-impact experiences. These subwoofers don’t just play bass; they unleash it with precision, musicality, and authority that captivates listeners and reshapes expectations.

SB-3000 R|Evolution combines the most sophisticated SVS subwoofer technology ever developed with trailblazing innovations to set a new standard for sealed subwoofer performance in its class and beyond.

Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove - Breakthrough Driver Architecture.

The beating heart of SB-3000 R|Evolution is an all-new high-excursion 13” driver with groundbreaking voice coil design engineered for immense, effortless output with surgical accuracy.

  • Flat-Edge Split-Wind Voice Coil maximizes magnetic force at high excursion while maintaining ultra-low mass for responsiveness and efficiency. The result is room-shaking output with unerring accuracy and a highly visceral experience.
  • Two-Piece Toroidal Ferrite Magnet Overhung Motor maintains precise linearity to drive the highest levels of excursion, SPL, and start/stop power for the deepest, most authoritative bass possible from a 13” driver.
  • Rigid 1100 Pure Aluminum Cone is lightweight and neutral for convincing, distortion-free output, even at extreme levels.
  • Long-Throw Extreme Excursion SBR Surround maintains ideal pistonic motion while enabling massive driver movement for clean, room-pressurizing low end.

Power with Control. STA-1200D2 MOSFET Amplifier.

Conservatively rated at 1,200 watts Continuous and 4,000+ watts peak power, the STA-1200D2 amplifier maximizes the 13” driver's full potential with effortless power and absolute control.

The pioneering design combines the efficiency of a Class D amplifier with the ability to move massive current through the fully discrete MOSFETs for outstanding real-world subwoofer performance at all drive levels.

  • High Current MOSFET Output with Class-D Efficiency allows the STA-1200D2 amplifier to move massive amounts of current through the fully discrete MOSFETs, enabling the 13” driver to fully maximize on its potential with output beyond reference levels with control and accuracy.
  • Performance Enhancing Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) maximizes system performance and reliability under all operating conditions by monitoring amplifier and AC main output voltage/current as well as multiple temperature sensors.
  • Premium Grade 56bit Digital Audio Processing and premium DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) with more than 120 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio provide greater headroom, lower noise, and flawless fidelity.
  • Unbalanced RCA 10kohm Input Impedance compatible with consumer and professional audio up to 4Vrms inputs)
  • Balanced XLR 18kohm Input Impedance compatible with consumer and professional audio up to 4Vrms / +14dBu inputs
  • Rear Panel OLED and Control Interface provide fast and direct control of the most important features. Includes a convenient “Display Flip” function.

The Brains Behind the Brawn. 295 MHz Analog Devices DSP.

Orchestrating the cutting-edge amplifier, motor, and driver ecosystem is the most sophisticated DSP ever deployed in a home audio subwoofer.

  • Accurately shapes in-room frequency response with absolute precision for faithful signal reproduction
  • Monitors every function of the amplifier to stabilize AC voltage delivery to the power supply to maintain consistent peak output
  • Multi-point thermal, voltage, and current monitoring systems ensure maximum output and efficiency
  • Advanced digital audio processing and DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) with 120 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio provide greater headroom, lower noise, and pristine fidelity

SVS Subwoofer Control Smartphone App

Convenient subwoofer tuning and control from your room’s sweet spot. Works via Bluetooth with Apple iOS, Google Android, and Amazon Fire platforms.

  • Controls for volume, low pass filter, phase, polarity, six parametric equalizers, room gain compensation, tuning modes, power management settings, and more.
  • Three memory presets to save system settings matched to your listening preferences – music, movies, night mode, and more.
  • SVS Auto Room EQ for optimal in-room performance. Coming soon!

Acoustically Inert, Rigidly Braced Sealed Cabinet Design

Sealed cabinet design yields tighter, more musical bass and makes it significantly more compact than ported-box subwoofers with comparable drivers and amplifiers.

  • Rigid MDF front baffle and internal support massive drive unit and ensure an acoustically inert environment.
  • Highly reinforced internal design and acoustic insulation eliminate all coloration or resonance from the cabinet, even when the deepest low frequencies are played at reference volume.
  • Protective non-resonant extra-thick ABS grille frame with fabric mesh cover shields driver to prevent damage while ensuring longevity.
  • Custom elastomer feet reduce noise artifacts within a room.

Details & Specs

Model SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution
Driver High-Excursion 13-inch SVS Driver
Amplifier 1,200 watts Continuous (over 4,000+ watts peak), Class D
Frequency Response 17Hz to 230Hz +/-3dB
Frequency Response / Acoustic Data 17Hz to 230Hz +/-3dB
Expect 2-3Hz deeper extension in small to mid-size rooms.
Roll-off slope specifically optimized to take maximum advantage of available room gain.
2-meter ground plane away from reflective structures (quasi-anechoic).
Finish Options Piano Gloss Black and Premium Black Ash
Driver Configuration Front Firing 13-inch high-excursion driver
Amplifier Control Interface Rear Panel OLED and control interface provide fast and direct control of the most important features and includes a convenient “Display Flip” function.
Grille Protective non-resonant extra-thick ABS grille frame with fabric mesh cover shields driver to prevent damage while ensuring longevity.
Cabinet Construction Robust Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) cabinet construction with internal bracing for resonance free performance at highest drive levels.
Feet Screw-in Iso-elastomer feet reduce noise artifacts and improve stability
Dimensions (with grille) 15.6” (397mm) H × 15.2” (385mm) W × 16.8” (426mm) D
Dimensions (without grille) 15.6” (397mm) H × 15.2” (385mm) W × 15.6” (397mm) D
Shipped Dimensions 21.2” (530mm) H × 20.3” (516mm) W × 20.3” (516mm) D
Weight (unboxed) 54.8 lbs (24.9kg)
Shipped Weight 66.1 lbs (30.0kg)
Driver Design Proprietary 13-inch long-throw driver with high-precision tuned overhung motor configuration.
Driver Mass 24.1 lb (10.5kg) woofer with 18.5 lb (8.4kg) motor
Excursion 30.1mm Xmax, 72.9mm Xmech precision aligned excursion
Voice Coil SVS industry leading flat edge wound split-wind voice coil built around a premium grade aluminum 2” former for maximum thermal conductivity
Magnet Structure Two massive, dedicated toroidal Y30 ferrite magnets generate unparalleled levels of magnetic force
Basket High density FEA-optimized powder-coated cast aluminum basket
Leads Two balanced 24-strand silver plated Litz wire high temperature leads woven through the 6.5” 2-ply Nomex composite linear spider
Cone Vented 13” 1100 Aluminum cone
Motor & Suspension Precision machined motor elements and narrow tolerance suspension parts for unmatched linearity at full excursion
Steel Components Extreme oversized low carbon T07A steel T-yoke and SPHC steel top plate
Shorting Sleeve 6063 Aluminum shorting sleeve reduces gap induction and distortion
Terminals Nickel-plated high-tension spring terminals
Surround Proprietary injection molded gasket and SBR extreme-excursion surround
Amplifier Power 1,200-watt continuous Class D with over 4,000 watts of Peak Power
DSP 295MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP with double precision 56bit filtering
Power Supply Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) with dual discrete 65MHz PMUs and resonant LLC design
THD+N < 0.05% at rated power
Inputs Unbalanced RCA 10kohm input impedance (up to 4Vrms)
Balanced XLR 18kohm input impedance (up to 4Vrms / +14dBu)
Control & Connectivity OLED control interface
USB power for SVS SoundPath Wireless Audio Adapter (sold separately)
Auto/On and Trigger options via App (3.5mm trigger input 3–12V AC/DC)
3.5mm IR input
Standby Power 0.5 watts
Compliance RoHS compliant, lead-free construction, world-wide safety certifications
SVS App Compatibility Apple iOS, Google Android, Amazon Fire
SVS App Features Volume, low pass filter, phase, polarity, six PEQs, room gain compensation, tuning modes, power management, memory presets, bidirectional feedback, tutorials
Included Accessories Protective ABS grille frame with fabric mesh cover
Iso-elastomer feet
Extra heavy-duty high current 6’ power cord
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