Dual PB-3000
Dual PB-3000
Earth-shaking output, subterranean low frequency extension, crisp speed in transients and pinpoint control, the PB-3000 delivers reference subwoofer performance at an all-time low price. Features all-new, first-ever 13-inch high-excursion SVS driver and 800 watts RMS, 2,500+ watts peak power Sledge amplifier with fully discrete MOSFET output for crushing bass below the threshold of human hearing without sacrificing refinement. PB-3000 is the first SVS subwoofer optimized with dual ports for maximizing airflow, driver motion and amplifier power, while eliminating the potential for port turbulence. Never before has breathtakingly forceful and utterly refined bass been possible for such an incredible price.
Dual PB-3000
Product Overview
Reference Subwoofer Performance Hits New Lows.
Crushing output and extreme low frequency extension down to 16Hz without sacrificing accuracy and control, the PB-3000 is a standard bearer for bass performance at any price. All new 13-inch high-excursion SVS driver, sophisticated 800 watts RMS, 2,500+ watts peak Sledge STA-800D2 DSP amplifier and first ever dual port SVS cabinet design ensure effortless output at the deepest octaves without a hint of distortion. PB-3000 features two port tuning modes, each with individual response curves to achieve the most accurate in-room frequency response possible whether in sealed or standard mode. With massive output that extends far below the threshold of human hearing, where it can only be felt, the PB-3000 unleashes the full impact of every movie, bassline and low frequency effect without ever compromising.
Quick Specs
- Driver | 13"
- Amplifier | 800 watts RMS (2500+ watts peak)
- Freq. Response | 16-260 Hz ±3 dB (standard mode)
18-260 Hz ±3 dB (sealed mode)
- Dimensions | 21.9” (H) 18.3” (W) 26” (D)
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User Reviews
Michael B. Reviews the PB-3000
"Everything I was expecting and more!! SVS has hit the jackpot with this sub..."- Michael B.
Press Reviews
Audioholics Honors PB-3000 Subwoofer in “Best Powered Subwoofers under $1,500 for 2021”
"A competent deep bass digger with strong output to below 20Hz. PB-3000 may be our favorite subwoofer that SVS has yet produced. Another great well-rounded ...
SVS PB-3000 Sounds “Utterly Huge” According to Leading UK Audio Magazine.
"Sounded utterly huge. It felt as if low frequencies were pervading every part of the room. I could sense its presence in almost every scene. Performance th...
Audioholics Reviews the SB-3000 Subwoofer
"Packs a massive punch. Its 800-watt power plant and special driver allow it a long throw with very linear excursion so it can move an unexpectedly large amo...
SVS PB-3000 Subwoofer Receives Soundstage Access's Reviewer's Choice Award
"The PB-3000 proved so capable of massive output with very-low-frequency effects from this blockbuster that it could move my room with apparent ease. Once yo...
AVS Forum Reviews the PB-3000 Subwoofer
"So potent it almost startled me. The PB-3000 cannot only handle volume, it seems to relish the challenge. In effect, it performs better the more you crank i...
Video Magazine (Germany) Reviews the PB-3000 Subwoofer
"The new SVS PB-3000 is the champion in the range under 2000 Euro. Its lightning-fast response to impulses predestined the PB-3000 not only for the intended ...
Mixdownmag.com Reviews the PB-3000 Subwoofer
"SVS has produced a subwoofer worthy of studios of any level, or home listening experiences looking to be bought to the next level. Intuitive design, handy ...
Reference Home Theater Reviews the PB-3000 Subwoofer
“Packs plenty of impact and depth, fills the room with thunderous bass. Fantastic performing subwoofer that does a wonderful job with movies and music. It f...
Frequency Response / Acoustic Data:
* Frequency response graph does not denote maximum output capability- 16-260 Hz +/- 3 dB (standard mode)
- 18-260 Hz +/- 3 dB (sealed mode)
- Roll-off slope specifically optimized to take maximum advantage of available room gain
- 2-meter ground plane away from reflective structures (quasi-anechoic)
Subwoofer Specs:
- Premium Black Ash
- Protective non-resonant steel mesh grille
- Front-firing 13 inch high-excursion SVS driver
- Rear-mounted amplifier with Intelligent Control Interface (ICI)
- Dual 3.5-inch ports
- Screw-in rubber feet
- Robust Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) cabinet construction
- Dimensions (w/ grille): 21.9” (557mm) H X 18.3” (465mm) W X 26” (660mm) D
- Dimensions (without grille): 21.9” (557mm) H X 18.3” (465mm) W X 23.5” (596mm) D
- Shipped Dimensions: 31.3” (795mm) H 23.1” (587mm) W X 26.5” (674mm) D
- Weight (unboxed): 82.2 lbs. (37.3 kg)
- Shipped Weight: 97 lbs. (44 kg)
Driver Specs:
- All New Proprietary 13” high-excursion SVS 3000 Series subwoofer driver
- SVS first flat edge wound split-wind voice coil provides maximum magnetics at high excursion while reducing mass and improving overall driver efficiency. Built around a premium grade 2” polyimide impregnated fiberglass former for maximum thermal conductivity.
- Two massive, dedicated toroidal ferrite magnets generate unparalleled levels of magnetic force to drive the highest levels of excursion, SPL, and start/go power for the deepest and most authoritative bass possible.
- All-new High density FEA-optimized cast aluminum basket provides unequaled levels of rigidity, tensile strength, and energy transference available from a subwoofer.
- Four balanced 24-strand silver plated Litz wire high temperature leads woven through the 6.5” 2-ply Nomex composite spider provide a pristine electrical connection from the amplifier to the voice coil.
- All new 13” 1050 Aluminum vented cone ensures a light, rigid, and neutral radiating surface.
- Precision machined motor elements and narrow tolerance suspension parts produce unmatched linearity at full excursion for exceptionally tight and fast output, even at reference volumes.
- Extreme oversized low carbon vented 1008 steel U-yoke and top plate provide superior cooling and improved magnetics for maximum performance and efficiency.
- 6063 Aluminum shorting sleeve reduces gap induction and distortion, enhances thermal conductivity, and improve magnetic linearity.
- Nickel-plated high-tension spring terminals.
- Proprietary injection molded gasket and SBR extreme-excursion surround maintains ideal pistonic motion for pinpoint accuracy and control.
Amplifier Specs:
- Massively powerful Sledge 800-watt continuous Class D design with 2,500+ watts of Peak Power.
- High efficiency cool-running Class-D switching topology with massive 25 Amp 600 Volt MOSFET’s result in lower EMI and highest efficiency while providing effortless power to produce SPLs and low frequency output with pristine clarity well beyond reference listening levels.
- High resolution 50Mhz Analog Devices Audio DSP with double precision 56bit filtering is the most advanced subwoofer processor available for perfect audio reproduction.
- Unmatched intelligence from user adjustable low pass, phase, polarity and room gain compensation with three parametric EQs for absolute best alignment with speakers and optimized performance in any room.
- Groundbreaking SVS Bluetooth DSP control app for iOS and Android devices with three user presets allow custom tuning for every room and system.
- RCA stereo input/output with ultra-wide input voltage for consumer and professional audio applications.
- All new rear panel Intelligent Control Interfacel (ICI) user interface with bright back-lit controls.
- Auto/On and 3-12V AC/DC trigger for Maximum Installation Convenience.
- Input impedance 16kohm (unbalanced RCA).
- Green 0.5-watt low standby power consumption.
- RoHS compliant, lead-free construction, world-wide safety certifications.
SVS App Specs:
- The most powerful and flexible Bluetooth controlled subwoofer DSP app, works with both iOS and Android 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.
- Single tap adjustment for controlling variable port tuning with standard and sealed modes.
- 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 steel mesh grille
- Iso-elastomer feet included
- Extra heavy-duty, high current 6' power cord
- Quick Start Guide
Since the vast majority of SVS subwoofer owners never use the port plugs and many end up in landfills, we’ve made them optional to be a bit more eco-conscious. We are happy to send port plugs free of charge if they will be used, just note in the special instructions during checkout.
Room-Shaking Power. Subterranean Extension. Uncompromising Sound Quality.
Featuring technology from the SVS 16-Ultra Series and 4000 Series, winners of nearly every industry and media award as the top subwoofers worldwide, the PB-3000 unleashes breathtaking output and extreme low frequency extension with pinpoint accuracy and control. The newest ported cabinet SVS model combines the most sophisticated SVS subwoofer technology ever developed with trailblazing innovations to set a new standard for subwoofer performance.
All New First Ever 13-inch High-Excursion SVS Driver – Iron Fist Inside a Velvet Glove.
Completely new 13-inch high-excursion SVS driver delivers punishing levels of low frequency output, while maintaining crisp speed in transients by stopping and starting on a dime with precision. An aluminum vented cone with exceptional stiffness to mass ratio and a proprietary injection molded extreme-excursion surround ensure flawless pistonic motion for pinpoint control and accuracy.
Flat edge wound split-wind voice coil within the motor assembly provides effortless, on-demand power at high excursion, while reducing mass and improving overall driver efficiency. The result is room-shaking output with amazingly precise response when the music, movie or other content demands it most.
Dual ferrite magnet motor assembly weighing nearly 25lbs generates massive amounts of current to produce extreme driver excursion with precise control for the deepest, most accurate and authoritative bass possible from a 13-inch driver.
Lightweight and rigid aluminum vented cone with composite fiber dustcap generates massive output with pinpoint accurate frequency response.
Long-throw parabolic surround and proprietary injection molded gasket ensure longevity and allow extreme excursion for room-energizing bass.
Sledge STA-800D2 Amplifier – Massive Power with Precise Control.
Conservatively rated at 800 watts RMS, 2,500+ watts peak power, the Sledge STA-800D2 amplifier maximizes the full potential of the 13-inch driver with effortless power and absolute control. The innovative design combines the efficiency of a Class D amplifier with the ability to move colossal amounts of current through the fully discrete MOSFETs for outstanding real-world subwoofer performance at all drive levels.
High Current Output of Fully Discrete MOSFETs with Efficiency of Class D Amplifier allows the Sledge STA-800D2 amplifier to move massive amounts of current through the fully discrete MOSFETs 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 pinpoint accuracy and pristine sound quality through advanced in-room tuning, optimized frequency response curves, powerful DSP controls and more.
First Ever SVS Dual Port Cabinet Design – Maximized Airflow without Distortion.
PB-3000 is the first SVS subwoofer optimized with a dual port cabinet design for maximizing airflow, driver motion and amplifier power, while eliminating potential for port turbulence. Foam port plugs are available upon request with the PB-3000 and allow for variable port tuning. Each response curve for the two port tuning modes (standard and sealed), is fully configured to the respective mode to achieve balanced and accurate low frequency response.
*Since the vast majority of SVS subwoofer owners never use the port plugs and many end up in landfills, we’ve made them optional to be a bit more eco-conscious. We are happy to send port plugs free of charge if they will be used, just note in the special instructions during checkout.
PB-3000 Smartphone App – Easiest Way Ever to Manage Subwoofer DSP and Control.
3000 Series subwoofer app is the most convenient way ever to control volume, access multiple DSP functions and program custom presets for one-touch tuning optimized for music, movies, gaming, and more. Adjust crossover frequencies, a three-band parametric EQ, polarity, room gain and more from your favorite seat.
The SVS subwoofer app also allows advanced customization so you can name your subwoofer for easy preset switching, choose the subwoofer standby mode and reset the subwoofer to factory settings. Bluetooth connectivity allows full control, even when the subwoofer is out of sight and bi-directional feedback shows adjustments in real time on both the app and rear panel subwoofer interface.
3 custom presets can be saved for movies, music and more so you have one-touch tuning optimized for your listening preferences.
2-way feedback shows updates in real time on both the app and rear panel subwoofer interface.
Connects via Bluetooth for convenient control even when subwoofer is out of sight.
3-band parametric EQ controller allows precise adjustments for frequency slope and Q factor down to the single Hz level with four different slopes, so users can improve performance by eliminating peaks, nulls and other room issues.
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 via included port plugs.
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New Rear Panel Intelligent Control Interface (ICI).
Designed specifically for the 3000 Series Subwoofers, the first ever SVS Intelligent Control Interface (ICI) on the rear panel of the 3000 Series cabinets provide control options for the subwoofer’s most critical functions. Adjustments can be made for volume based on listening preferences and content to achieve full and balanced bass response.
Other features of the ICI include a low pass filter to ensure smooth sonic transitions and seamless blending with loudspeakers and phase control to shift timing of subwoofer output to align with main speakers or additional subwoofers.
Acoustically Inert and Rigidly Braced Sealed Cabinet Design.
Double-thick MDF front baffle and extensive internal bracing in the acoustically optimized PB-3000 Series cabinet create a resonance-free environment that serves as a blank canvas for uncompromised subwoofer performance. Acoustic insulation eliminates all coloration or resonance from the cabinet, even when the deepest low frequencies are played at reference volume. Includes protective, non-resonant steel mesh grille and custom elastomer feet for reducing noise artifacts within a room.
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User Reviews | Press Reviews
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App is super easy to use, subs are monsters and they sound like it! Duals may be a little superfluous but can’t have enough headroom. Also love the included port blockers for music. Still sounds great with them open but mostly have them open for movies.
USDual PB 3000s... wow!
Good morning. My home theater journey began this past December. I had an 7.2.1 system (Def-Tec) ready to be installed including ceiling mount speakers for Dolby. It just became frustrating... maybe I didn't plan it our very well. About six months passed and the itch was still there. So... started to do my own research where I purchased the Sennheiser Ambeo. The Ambeo is awesome! Sound is amazing. The bonus is it is a space saver and easy to set up. Then, it was time for the bass. Ordered 3 different types of Klipsch subs. They have a decent sound, but needed a deeper bass that I can feel. Called SVS where Nancy was a delight to communicate with as she is well informed and social. Ordered dual SB 3000s. Recalibrated the Ambeo and tried them for the weekend. Quality sound, I still needed to “feel” the music. Called SVS. Spoke with Steven about a sub that provided a deeper bass. This all led to their recommendations of going duals PB 3000. Initially, I was a little uncertain, but trusted their recommendations. Set up the PBs... and oh my audio goodness. Boom! The bass just hums and seems to linger a bit. This was the sound I wanted. Deep end bass that rattles the house. When I turn up the volume, we can physically feel the bass on my next-door neighbors outside wall. Also picked up the isolation pads and they helped with less rattling. Really! PB 3000s look tough standing out in our media room. People walk in the room and eyes naturally go to the subs. This is our first experience with a "real" home theater system. We are pleased with SVS’s quality of customer service and products. One more important component is that SVS customer service is special. Nancy and Steven were really informed along with being cool to talk with about my ideas. In brief, the cost for dual PB 3000s is more that I wanted to spend… but, it is worth the cost because of deep end bass that fills the room where we have no regrets. Funny side note. My wife thought I was “crazy” for my 7-month journey to set up our media room. Now she says, “put it louder.” Thanks!
USHits like a 3 piece from Lennox Lewis!
Chest thumping, visceral, gut wrenching bass. Add the SVS Bluetooth tuning app with parametric equalization and you’re in for the ride if your life. My basement vibrates and my storage room door shakes like it’s coming off the rails. Upgraded to these from my Dual PB-2000 Pros and it was worth it. The Dual PB-3000s has that extra oomph that sets ithem above the competition, especially at their weight. Compliments my full SVS speakers system: Prime Elevation for heights; Prime Bookshelf Fronts and Prime Center; Prime Bookshelf Surrounds and Prime Satellites as Surround Backs.
USdecide which series would best suit your room,but don’t think about any other brands
i’ve read numerous reviews throughout the years. all mentioning the phenomenal performance of svs subwoofers. what i didn’t expect was for my expectations to be exceeded.the depth(pun intended) and accuracy of the pb 3000’s are outstanding as a pair.although i’m still tweaking everything,at this moment the receiver is set at 0 db and the subs are at -9 db with frightening presence.doing some research, ff the app control is great(my first experience with it and now i don’t imagine setting a sub without it) and customer is excellent. it was like having a discussion with friends. finally the shipping and delivery was top notch also. last year i ordered a sub from “mono” that was supposed to be fedex freight.,but when the sub got in town,fedex just handed it to a standard delivery driver in a 3/4 or 1ton truck with some simple dolly of course it was dropped and the box was damaged some,i was afraid i’d have to return it and pay for return freight shipping to california.thankfully,regardless of the circumstance,that wouldn’t be an issue with svs. thanks to everyone at svs and i look forward to buying more
USAmazing lows. Spectacular experience.
Remarkable performance. My home theater is now better than an imax theater. Earthshaking realistic lows. Brings all movies to life.
User Reviews | Press Reviews
Audioholics Honors PB-3000 Subwoofer in “Best Powered Subwoofers under $1,500 for 2021”
"A competent deep bass digger with strong output to below 20Hz. PB-3000 may be our favorite subwoofer that SVS has yet produced. Another great well-rounded design."
SVS PB-3000 Sounds “Utterly Huge” According to Leading UK Audio Magazine.
"Sounded utterly huge. It felt as if low frequencies were pervading every part of the room. I could sense its presence in almost every scene. Performance that majors on size,...
Audioholics Reviews the SB-3000 Subwoofer
"Packs a massive punch. Its 800-watt power plant and special driver allow it a long throw with very linear excursion so it can move an unexpectedly large amount of air...
SVS PB-3000 Subwoofer Receives Soundstage Access's Reviewer's Choice Award
"The PB-3000 proved so capable of massive output with very-low-frequency effects from this blockbuster that it could move my room with apparent ease. Once you hear a sonic blast out...
AVS Forum Reviews the PB-3000 Subwoofer
"So potent it almost startled me. The PB-3000 cannot only handle volume, it seems to relish the challenge. In effect, it performs better the more you crank it. This thing...
Video Magazine (Germany) Reviews the PB-3000 Subwoofer
"The new SVS PB-3000 is the champion in the range under 2000 Euro. Its lightning-fast response to impulses predestined the PB-3000 not only for the intended use in surround systems....
Mixdownmag.com Reviews the PB-3000 Subwoofer
"SVS has produced a subwoofer worthy of studios of any level, or home listening experiences looking to be bought to the next level. Intuitive design, handy and practical controls make...
Reference Home Theater Reviews the PB-3000 Subwoofer
“Packs plenty of impact and depth, fills the room with thunderous bass. Fantastic performing subwoofer that does a wonderful job with movies and music. It fills out the lower octaves...
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