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Authorized dealers for SVS SB-1000 Pro

  • Abt Electronics — online and in-store — Glenview, Illinois, United States (website)
  • Alex Audio Video — in-store — Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (website)
  • Altitudo Audio — online and in-store — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (website)
  • Apollo HiFi — online and in-store — Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia (website)
  • Art & Voice — online (website)
  • Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)
  • Audio Breakthroughs — in-store — Manhasset, New York, United States (website)
  • Audio Classics — in-store — New York, United States (website)
  • Audio Lab — online and in-store — Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (website)
  • Audio Magic - EU — online and in-store — Wola, Województwo mazowieckie, Poland (website)

and 93 more verified dealers

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SVS SB-1000 Pro

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Compact yet commanding, the SB-1000 Pro delivers deep, textured bass, sharp attack, and convincing 20Hz extension from a sealed 12-inch cabinet. HomeTheaterHifi found its output remarkably composed at loud levels, while Future Audiophile highlighted clear, tight lows on demanding material. Add app-based DSP, parametric EQ, and presets, and it becomes an exceptionally adaptable music-and-cinema foundation.

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92/100
Rating for SB-1000 Pro

Deliciously Crispy

Bass

94/100

Integration

87/100

Dynamics

92/100

Build Quality

88/100

Features Usability

96/100

Value for Money

96/100

Pros

Deep, articulate bass reaches 20Hz with impressive definition and control for such a compact sealed cabinet.

Delivers powerful, punchy dynamics at loud levels without becoming boomy or losing composure.

Exceptionally flexible app-based setup, with parametric EQ, crossover, phase, room-gain compensation, and presets accessible from the listening position.

Cons

Those seeking maximum infrasonic room-rumble for home theater may prefer a larger ported model.

Bass transients are not quite as quick or tight as some more expensive music-focused subwoofers.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"This is the best sounding most feature-rich subwoofer that is available at its price."

— Cheap Audio Man

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Bass

94/100

Reviewers consistently praise bass that reaches a convincing 20 Hz while remaining unusually composed for such a compact sealed cabinet. HomeTheaterHifi heard pronounced deep-bass texture and definition, while Future Audiophile found demanding material clear and tight; other reviews highlight strong note distinction without boom.

Integration

87/100

Nemo Propaganda found it possible to get the SB-1000 Pro to "integrate and disappear in the room," calling the result very acceptable at its price. HomeTheaterHifi also reported that equalization smoothed a mid-bass imbalance, showing that careful setup can produce a more even blend.

Dynamics

92/100

The SB-1000 Pro is repeatedly described as punchy and controlled under load. HomeTheaterHifi heard uncompressed, prodigious bass at relatively loud levels without loss of control or bottoming out, while Nemo Propaganda praised its aggressive initial attack and rapid room pressurization. It is not quite as quick or tight as the reviewer's favored Rythmik F12SE, but was still considered no slouch.

Build Quality

88/100

Construction feedback is positive, with Home Cinema Choice calling build quality spot on and HomeTheaterHifi describing the cabinet as solid and tight. The compact enclosure, rounded edges, and glossy finish also earned favorable comments, although reviewers say little about long-term durability.

Features Usability

96/100

Its app-based control is a major strength: reviewers praise access to crossover, phase, polarity, gain, room-gain compensation, and parametric EQ from the listening position. HomeTheaterHifi found the app smooth, clear, logical, and easy to understand, while multiple reviewers value the useful presets and unusually extensive adjustment options at this price.

Value for Money

96/100

At roughly $500-$680, reviewers regard the SB-1000 Pro as exceptionally competitive against similarly priced alternatives. Home Cinema Choice calls it seriously affordable for what it includes, HomeTheaterHifi says its performance and wireless features are hard to find at this price point, and Cheap Audio Man names it the best subwoofer available for the money.

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Specifications

Frequency Response / Acoustic Data
• 20-270 Hz +/- 3 dB • Expect 2-3 Hz deeper extension in small to mid-size rooms. • 2-meter ground plane away from reflective structures (quasi-anechoic). • Roll-off slope specifically optimized to take maximum advantage of available room gain.
Subwoofer Specs
• Protective non-resonant extra-thick ABS fabric mesh grille • Iso-elastomer feet included • Extra heavy-duty, high current power cord 6' • Quick Start Guide • Unbalanced stereo input/output • Speaker Level Stereo Input • Auto/On and Trigger options through app, 3-12V AC/DC trigger • RoHS compliant, lead-free construction, world-wide safety certifications • Green 0.5-watt low standby power consumption • Dimensions (w/ grille): 13.5” (342mm) H X 13” (330mm) W X 14.76” (375mm) D • Dimensions (without grille): 13.5” (342mm) H X 13” (330mm) W X 13.9” (352mm) D • Shipped Dimensions: 17.4” (455mm) H 17.4” (442mm) W X 18.4” (471mm) D • Weight (unboxed): 26lbs (11.9kg) with Grille • Shipped Weight: 31.1lbs (15kg)
Driver Specs
• All-new proprietary 12-inch long-throw driver with high-precision tuned overhung motor configuration. • 8.33lb (3.78kg) pound Woofer with 5.73lb (2.6kg) pounds motor • 13.3mm Xmax, 26.9mm Xmech precision aligned excursion • 1.5” diameter Voice Coil with high current 6-layer high-purity copper wire windings • Premium high-purity copper voice coil winding design minimizes distortion and power compression with maximum heat dissipation, linearity, and tuned magnetics for high excursion • Two-piece high grade oversized Y30 Ferrite magnet motor • High Temperature 3003-H18 aluminum former/bobbing • 6” composite cotton-poly extreme excursion linear spider • Dual 24-strand copper-alloy high-temperature leads • Proprietary injection molded gasket and NBR extreme-excursion surround • Lightweight treated Fiber Composite cone for enhanced sensitivity and transient response • Top plate assembly with low carbon 1010 steel for optimal magnetics • Oversized low carbon 1008 steel T-yoke with integrated pole piece extension for maximum cooling and electromagnetics • 12” premium powder coated basket with FEA optimized analysis for maximum rigidity, tensile strength, and energy transference • Oversized motor system for driving full excursion and industry best SPL, with pinpoint transient speed • Precision machining for motor and narrow tolerance suspension parts ensure flawless linearity at full range of excursion
SVS Sledge-325D Amplifier Specs
• Sledge STA-325D with 325 watts RMS continuous power (820+ watts peak dynamic power) • 50MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP, high resolution double precision 56bit filtering • Wide input voltage bandwidth compliant for consumer and pro audio up to 4V line level input. • High efficiency LLC resonant SMPS with 17A 650V MOSFET, resonant switching results in lower EMI and highest efficiency. • Cool-running Class D amplifier switching topology with massive 34A 120V MOSFET’s • SVS BLE control app for iOS and Android contains 3 complete name-able and customizable User presets, supports IOS (iphone5 or newer or Android (4.42 or newer), 3 PEQ's per preset, adjustable low pass, phase, polarity, room gain compensation, and control for best alignment with speakers. • Customer EQ and DSP limiter settings specifically for the 1000 Pro • Input impedance 16kohm (unbalance RCA) • Input impedance 1kohm (speaker level) • New Intelligent Feature control (IFC) user interface on the amplifier with bright blue 11 LED bar display and easy push-button controls.
SVS App Specs
• Bluetooth controlled subwoofer DSP smartphone app works with iOS, Android and Amazon operating systems. • Easiest and most convenient way to adjust crossover frequencies, parametric EQ, polarity, room gain and all other bass management functions. • Three convenient custom presets allow for perfect tuning in any room or system, from your favorite seat. • Unique bidirectional feedback shows adjustments in real time on both app and subwoofer interface. • Easy-to-follow tutorial provides clear guidance for all functions.
Accessories
• Protective non-resonant extra-thick ABS fabric mesh grille • Iso-elastomer feet included • Extra heavy-duty, high current 6-foot power cord • Quick Start Guide
App Control
Bluetooth
Parametric EQ
Trigger Input

Manufacturer's Description — SVS

Punches well above its class with massive output and stunning musicality, all from an easy-to-place compact 13” cabinet.


Energize your stereo or home theater speaker system with room-shaking bass that’s musical and accurate down to 20Hz. SB-1000 Pro demolishes all performance benchmarks in its price range and features innovative technology for an unrivaled user experience. Simply put, it’s in a class of its own.


NEW! 12-inch SVS High-Excursion Driver - Room-shaking bass with subtlety and refinement.

Maximizing every available square-inch of surface area, SVS packed a high-excursion 12-inch driver and dual ferrite motor assembly into an acoustically inert, 13-inch cabinet. Thermal management is critical when dealing with such a powerful amplifier and motor in a relatively compact sealed cabinet. SVS engineered a vented pole piece and efficient high-power voice coil to keep the SB-1000 Pro subwoofer cool without impacting performance.


Multiple innovations enhance performance within a sealed cabinet enclosure, all aimed at generating subterranean deep bass extension and seismic output while remaining accurate and controlled.


  • Fiber composite cone with exceptional stiffness-to-mass ratio moves massive amounts of air while starting and stopping on a dime with crisp precision.
  • Proprietary injection-molded extreme-excursion surround ensures flawless pistonic motion for pinpoint control and accuracy without distortion at the highest drive levels.
  • Dual ferrite magnet motor assembly with extended aluminum polepiece produces effortless on-demand driving-force for subtle and over-the-top bass thrills.
  • Powder coated FEA optimized driver basket provides maximum rigidity, tensile strength, and thermal energy transference.
  • Dual layer voice coil design enhances linearity and fidelity at full excursion while minimizing distortion and power compression.

Sledge STA-325D Amplifier – Effortless power with sophisticated control.

The Sledge STA-325D amplifier maximizes the full potential of the 12-inch driver with effortless power and precise control. The innovative design combines the efficiency of a Class D amplifier with the ability to generate colossal current through the fully discrete MOSFETs for outstanding real-world subwoofer performance at all drive levels, in any room, allowing seamless integration with any home theater or stereo speaker system.


  • High Current Output from Fully Discrete MOSFETs with the efficiency of Class D amplification allows the Sledge STA-325D amplifier to generate massive amounts of current enabling immense output with surgical precision.
  • Sophisticated 50MHz High Resolution Analog Devices Audio DSP is the most advanced digital processor ever used in a subwoofer and maintains pristine sound quality through advanced in-room tuning, powerful DSP controls, custom presets, and more.
  • Optimized frequency response curves for the sealed cabinet SB-1000 Pro allow the subwoofer to take control of a room and pressurize it with accurate, heart-pounding, acoustically tuned bass.

SB-1000 Pro Smartphone App – Easiest way ever to manage subwoofer DSP and control.

The most convenient way ever to control volume, access multiple DSP functions, and program custom preset tuning profiles optimized for music, movies, gaming, and more. All accessible with a single touch. Adjust crossover frequencies, a three-band parametric EQ, polarity, room gain and more, all from your favorite seat.


  • Connects via Bluetooth for convenient control even when subwoofer is out of sight.
  • Saved custom presets for one-touch tuning with optimized settings based on listening preferences for movies, music, and more. All accessible from a single touch.
  • Variable port tuning modes with customized frequency response curves for “Standard” and “Sealed” allow tuning for maximum output or deep bass extension and transient speed.
  • 3-band parametric EQ controller allows precise adjustments for boost or cut, Q-factor, and frequency down to the single Hz level with so users can customize performance by eliminating peaks, nulls and other room issues.

Rear Panel Intelligent Control Interface (ICI).

The rear-panel SVS Intelligent Control Interface (ICI) provides control options and connections for the subwoofer’s most critical functions.


  • Level Control to fine tune the overall output level that best matches the system and room
  • Low pass filter control to ensure smooth sonic transitions and seamless blending with the main speakers
  • Phase control to align the subwoofer’s output timing with the main speakers or additional subwoofers
  • USB port also provides power for the optional SVS SoundPath Wireless Audio Adapter which eliminates the need for a cable run to the subwoofer from the source component.
  • RCA Audio Interconnect Input for use with most AV receivers and preamplifiers
  • Speaker Level Stereo Inputs for use with older legacy receivers

Acoustically Inert and Rigidly Braced Sealed-Cabinet Design.

Understated yet stylish, the acoustically optimized sealed cabinet features extra-thick MDF front baffle and rigid internal bracing to create a resonance-free environment. Compact enough to fit in nearly any room or system, it serves as a blank canvas for uncompromised subwoofer performance.


  • Acoustic absorption eliminates all coloration 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
  • Reinforced internal bracing for resonance free performance at highest drive levels
  • Custom iso-elastomer screw-in feet reduce noise artifacts and improve stability
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Authorized dealers for SVS SB-1000 Pro

  • Abt Electronics — online and in-store — Glenview, Illinois, United States (website)
  • Alex Audio Video — in-store — Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (website)
  • Altitudo Audio — online and in-store — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (website)
  • Apollo HiFi — online and in-store — Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia (website)
  • Art & Voice — online (website)
  • Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)
  • Audio Breakthroughs — in-store — Manhasset, New York, United States (website)
  • Audio Classics — in-store — New York, United States (website)
  • Audio Lab — online and in-store — Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (website)
  • Audio Magic - EU — online and in-store — Wola, Województwo mazowieckie, Poland (website)

and 93 more verified dealers

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