SVS PB-5000 R|Evolution
Combining thunderous low-frequency extension with refined precision, PB-5000 R|Evolution sets a new standard for ported subwoofers in its class. Reaching down to a staggering 13Hz, it energizes rooms with cinematic slam and musical detail in perfect harmony.
A reimagined 15-inch high-excursion driver with dual voice coils, driven by a 2,000-watt Continuous, 5,000+ Peak, Dual Monoblock amplifier, delivers effortless, controlled power. The 295 MHz DSP ensures flawless tuning, while the SVS Subwoofer Control app gives you total command of performance and personalization.
Effortless Output from High-Excursion 15-inch SVS Driver
The most formidable, ported cabinet subwoofer driver in its class features all-new dual edge wound voice coils, suspension, basket, and extreme-excursion surround to achieve visceral sound pressure levels with pinpoint accuracy.
- Lightweight and rigid 15-inch glass fiber composite cone with optimal stiffness-to-mass ratio for maximum efficiency and acoustic linearity
- Two-piece toroidal ferrite electromagnetic motor generates massive force with precise control, remaining authoritative yet detailed and controlled
- Extreme-excursion catenary SBR surround maintains pure, long-throw pistonic driver motion
Unerring Control from Dual Edge Wound Voice Coils
Precision engineered dual edge wound voice coils ensure stable transfer of electro-magnetic current to the 15-inch driver for authoritative output and exacting driver control.
- Six-layer bi-filar dual voice coils conduct the massive power from the dual-mono amplifier to the motor with maximum thermal efficiency, resulting in effortless acoustic output
- Flat edge wound aluminum voice coil wire maximizes density for optimal magnetic field strength and thermal capacity
Dual Mono STA-2000D Amplifier Design with Discrete MOSFET Output
A revolutionary new amplifier platform with technology adapted from the flagship SVS subwoofers. Rated conservatively at 2,000 Watts Continuous, 5,000+ Watts Peak, the innovative design maximizes driver potential with refined behavior and pristine response at any volume.
- High Current Output of Fully Discrete MOSFET transistors with efficiency of Class D Amplifier generates immense sonic force with precise control for outstanding real-world performance at all volumes.
- Each monoblock amp drives one of the dual three-inch voice coils within the motor to assert pinpoint control and maximize power fed to the driver
- Eight 60 Amp 200 Volt MOSFET transistors deliver extreme high current for reference-level output with maximum efficiency
Performance Enhancing Switch Mode Power Supply
Regardless of the power coming out of your household circuit, the PB-5000 R|Evolution always maintains peak performance and remains impervious to voltage fluctuations.
- Onboard AC line conditioner filters and stabilizes incoming voltage, corrects waveform distortions, and eliminates electromagnetic and radio interferences to optimize signal quality and audio performance
- Ensures clean and consistent 160V rail voltage and optimal power delivery from a standard 15-amp home circuit
- Power-Factor-Correction (PFC) time aligns the AC voltage to the AC current resulting in less heat, greater efficiency, reliable peak power output, and the ability to maintain rated power over a wide-range of voltages
- FEA optimized convection cooling system has no exterior heatsinks, an extraordinary feat for such a powerful amplifier
Extreme Subwoofer Intelligence – 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 Smartphone Control App
Convenient subwoofer tuning and control from the comfort of your favorite seat. 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, port tuning modes, power management settings, and more.
- Includes three convenient memory presets for fast and easy system adjustments to match your listening preferences – music, movies, night mode, and more
- Amplifier Rear Panel OLED and control interface provide fast and direct control of the most important features and includes a convenient “Display Flip” function.
Subwoofer Output Tuned to Your Room - SVS Auto EQ
Rooms have a major impact on subwoofer performance. SVS Auto EQ analyzes your listening environment and optimizes subwoofer output for your specific space using the SVS Subwoofer Control App and a smartphone microphone or optional external microphone
Key Benefits
- Simple over-the-air update and guided setup in minutes
- Optimized performance across multiple listening positions
- Smoother, more balanced and musical bass
- Improved frequency response and tonal accuracy
- Acoustically optimized room gain for deeper extension and greater impact
- Reduces localization, peaks, and nulls caused by room acoustics
Interested in learning more? A list of FAQs about the new SVS Auto EQ feature is available here
Acoustically Inert, Rigidly Braced Ported Box Cabinet Design
Triple-ported cabinet design results in subterranean deep bass extension with room-energizing output that fills even the largest home theaters.
- Double-thick 2-inch MDF front baffle and rigid internal bracing to support the massive drive unit and to ensure an acoustically inert environment.
- Three high-flow 3.5-inch rounded ports enable massive airflow for greater dynamic headroom.
- Highly reinforced internal design and acoustic insulation eliminates 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.
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Specifications
- Frequency Response
- 15Hz to 180Hz +/- 3dB (standard mode – all ports open) 13Hz to 180Hz +/- 3dB (extended mode – 2 ports open) 16Hz to 270Hz +/- 3dB (sealed mode – all ports sealed)
- Roll-off Slope
- Roll-off slope specifically optimized to take maximum advantage of available room gain.
- Ground Plane
- 2-meter ground plane away from reflective structures (quasi-anechoic)
- Subwoofer Specifications
- Piano Gloss Black and Black Ash options Front Firing 15-inch high-excursion driver Triple High-flow 3.5-inch ports Amplifier Rear Panel OLED and control interface provide fast and direct control of the most important features and includes a convenient “Display Flip” function. Protective non-resonant extra-thick ABS grille frame with fabric mesh cover shields driver to prevent damage while ensuring longevity. Robust Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) cabinet construction with internal bracing for resonance free performance at highest drive levels. Screw-in Iso-elastomer feet reduce noise artifacts and improve stability
- Dimensions
- 23.4” (595mm) H X 20.5” (520mm) W X 28.7” (727mm) D 23.4” (595mm) H X 20.5” (520mm) W X 27.6” (701mm) D 29.1” (738mm) H X 26.0” (661mm) W X 36.0” (915mm) D
- Weight
- 153.9lbs (69.8kg) 174.3lbs (79.1kg)
- Driver Specifications
- All-new proprietary 15-inch long-throw driver with high-precision tuned overhung motor configuration. 46.3lb (21kg) pound Woofer with 38.4lb (17.46kg) pound motor 46.32mm Xmax, 77.44mm Xmech precision aligned excursion 3” diameter Voice Coil with high current 6-layer bifilar flat edge wound aluminum wire windings Dual Voice coil design captures power delivery from dual-mono amplifier outputs into a single voice coil for maximum acoustic output. High Temperature glass-fiber composite former/bobbing Two-piece high-grade oversized Y30 Ferrite magnet motor produces effortless on-demand driving-force for subtle and over-the-top bass thrills. Copper shorting sleeve around T-yoke reduces gap inductance and lowers distortion
- Amplifier Specifications
- Massively powerful 2,000-watt continuous Class D design with over 5,000 watts of Peak Power. High resolution 295Mhz Analog Devices Audio DSP with double precision 56bit filtering, with over 5x the processing power of our previous subwoofers, the most advanced subwoofer processor available for perfect audio reproduction. DSP monitors every function of the amplifier ensuring precisely regulated clean voltage is delivered to and from the switch mode power supply and maximum current is pushed to the driver’s voice coils. DSP Continuously runs complex power management algorithms and multi-point thermal, voltage, and current monitoring systems to optimize AC voltage delivery to the power supply for continuous peak performance with maximum performance and greatest efficiency. Advanced digital audio processing and DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) with 120 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio provide greater headroom, lower noise, and flawless fidelity. Dual-mono discrete Class D amplifiers create effortless and endless power from eight massive 60A 200V MOSFETs, resulting in lower EMI and highest efficiency while providing effortless power each voice coil, producing SPLs and low frequency output with pristine clarity well beyond reference listening levels. All new Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) includes a two-stage 100v-240v full range active Power Factor Correction (PFC) which pre-regulates mains to solid 390V DC regardless of mains voltage or quality, ensuring a consistent 160V rail voltage for the dual-mono amplifiers. Power-Factor-Correction (PFC) time aligns the AC voltage to the AC current resulting in less heat, greater efficiency, peak power output, and the ability to maintain rated power over a wide-range of AC voltages. Onboard AC line conditioner filters and stabilizes incoming voltage, corrects waveform distortions, and eliminates electromagnetic and radio interferences to optimize signal quality and audio performance.
- SVS App Features
- Compatible with Apple iOS, Google Android, and Amazon Fire platforms, the industry leading SVS Subwoofer Control Smartphone app allows convenient and intuitive management of all subwoofer controls. The Analog Devices DSP supports a comprehensive menu of functions, including volume, fully adjustable low pass filter, phase, polarity, six PEQs, room gain compensation, tuning modes, power management settings, and more. Includes three convenient memory presets for fast and easy global system adjustments to match listener preferences. SVS Auto EQ room correction will use your mobile device built-in microphone, or the optional SVS Auto EQ microphone to measure the acoustic performance of your subwoofer in your room and automatically calculate precision equalization filters to optimize the subwoofer and room combined performance at your listening position. Unique bidirectional feedback shows adjustments in real time on both app and subwoofer interface. Easy-to-follow tutorial provides clear guidance for all functions.
- Included Accessories
- Protective non-resonant extra-thick ABS grille frame with fabric mesh cover Iso-elastomer feet 3 Foam port tuning plugs Extra heavy-duty, high current 6’ power cord Quick Start Guide
Manufacturer's Description — SVS
Combining thunderous low-frequency extension with refined precision, PB-5000 R|Evolution sets a new standard for ported subwoofers in its class. Reaching down to a staggering 13Hz, it energizes rooms with cinematic slam and musical detail in perfect harmony.
A reimagined 15-inch high-excursion driver with dual voice coils, driven by a 2,000-watt Continuous, 5,000+ Peak, Dual Monoblock amplifier, delivers effortless, controlled power. The 295 MHz DSP ensures flawless tuning, while the SVS Subwoofer Control app gives you total command of performance and personalization.
Effortless Output from High-Excursion 15-inch SVS Driver
The most formidable, ported cabinet subwoofer driver in its class features all-new dual edge wound voice coils, suspension, basket, and extreme-excursion surround to achieve visceral sound pressure levels with pinpoint accuracy.
- Lightweight and rigid 15-inch glass fiber composite cone with optimal stiffness-to-mass ratio for maximum efficiency and acoustic linearity
- Two-piece toroidal ferrite electromagnetic motor generates massive force with precise control, remaining authoritative yet detailed and controlled
- Extreme-excursion catenary SBR surround maintains pure, long-throw pistonic driver motion
Unerring Control from Dual Edge Wound Voice Coils
Precision engineered dual edge wound voice coils ensure stable transfer of electro-magnetic current to the 15-inch driver for authoritative output and exacting driver control.
- Six-layer bi-filar dual voice coils conduct the massive power from the dual-mono amplifier to the motor with maximum thermal efficiency, resulting in effortless acoustic output
- Flat edge wound aluminum voice coil wire maximizes density for optimal magnetic field strength and thermal capacity
Dual Mono STA-2000D Amplifier Design with Discrete MOSFET Output
A revolutionary new amplifier platform with technology adapted from the flagship SVS subwoofers. Rated conservatively at 2,000 Watts Continuous, 5,000+ Watts Peak, the innovative design maximizes driver potential with refined behavior and pristine response at any volume.
- High Current Output of Fully Discrete MOSFET transistors with efficiency of Class D Amplifier generates immense sonic force with precise control for outstanding real-world performance at all volumes.
- Each monoblock amp drives one of the dual three-inch voice coils within the motor to assert pinpoint control and maximize power fed to the driver
- Eight 60 Amp 200 Volt MOSFET transistors deliver extreme high current for reference-level output with maximum efficiency
Performance Enhancing Switch Mode Power Supply
Regardless of the power coming out of your household circuit, the PB-5000 R|Evolution always maintains peak performance and remains impervious to voltage fluctuations.
- Onboard AC line conditioner filters and stabilizes incoming voltage, corrects waveform distortions, and eliminates electromagnetic and radio interferences to optimize signal quality and audio performance
- Ensures clean and consistent 160V rail voltage and optimal power delivery from a standard 15-amp home circuit
- Power-Factor-Correction (PFC) time aligns the AC voltage to the AC current resulting in less heat, greater efficiency, reliable peak power output, and the ability to maintain rated power over a wide-range of voltages
- FEA optimized convection cooling system has no exterior heatsinks, an extraordinary feat for such a powerful amplifier
Extreme Subwoofer Intelligence – 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 Smartphone Control App
Convenient subwoofer tuning and control from the comfort of your favorite seat. 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, port tuning modes, power management settings, and more.
- Includes three convenient memory presets for fast and easy system adjustments to match your listening preferences – music, movies, night mode, and more
- Amplifier Rear Panel OLED and control interface provide fast and direct control of the most important features and includes a convenient “Display Flip” function.
Subwoofer Output Tuned to Your Room - SVS Auto EQ
Rooms have a major impact on subwoofer performance. SVS Auto EQ analyzes your listening environment and optimizes subwoofer output for your specific space using the SVS Subwoofer Control App and a smartphone microphone or optional external microphone
Key Benefits
- Simple over-the-air update and guided setup in minutes
- Optimized performance across multiple listening positions
- Smoother, more balanced and musical bass
- Improved frequency response and tonal accuracy
- Acoustically optimized room gain for deeper extension and greater impact
- Reduces localization, peaks, and nulls caused by room acoustics
Interested in learning more? A list of FAQs about the new SVS Auto EQ feature is available here
Acoustically Inert, Rigidly Braced Ported Box Cabinet Design
Triple-ported cabinet design results in subterranean deep bass extension with room-energizing output that fills even the largest home theaters.
- Double-thick 2-inch MDF front baffle and rigid internal bracing to support the massive drive unit and to ensure an acoustically inert environment.
- Three high-flow 3.5-inch rounded ports enable massive airflow for greater dynamic headroom.
- Highly reinforced internal design and acoustic insulation eliminates 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.
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