A Small Subwoofer Comparison! SVS SB1000 Pro vs 3000 Micro.

Which SVS is BEST for you? Let's talk...

Intro Music: Cushy - Fire Drill

0:00 Intro
2:46 Micro 3000 vs SB1000Pro
5:14 Performance of both Subs
9:43 My Subject Thoughts
13:13 Bonus! Why use 2 Subs instead of1?

SVS SB1000 Pro upgrades over the 1000 include the following:
- Can be used with the SVS App
- Now wirelessly capable
- Upgraded motor structure, suspension, and surround on the 12" woofer.
- Discreet Mosfet switching for Class-D power Amp.
- Mild power upgrade from 300w to 325w.

Side by Side Specifications:

SB1000 Pro Micro 3000
Price: $499(black ash) $599 (gloss) $799
Size (inch): 13.5 (H) 13 (W) 14.76 (D) 10.9 (H) 11.7 (W) 10.7 (D)
Weight: 26lbs 22.5lbs
Amp: 325w Class-D 800w Class-D
Woofers: 12" (Two) 8"
FR Range: 20-270Hz (+/-3db) 23-240Hz (+/- 3db)

Official Product Pages:

[ZeroFidelity]

Click on the description box if you want more information about each subwoofer. To be clear: the goal of this video was to provide succinct and to-the-point information. If you're into detailed comparisons with other brands, check out another Youtube channel named: Nemo Propaganda. He does a great job with covering subwoofers, particularly as it relates to music oriented use. Oh, and if you do decide to buy, feel free to use the Amazon links if you're in the US. I won't ever push ya to make a decision, but if you're going do it, then ya mine as well throw me a little love in the process. :).

[michel]

Hi Sean, I am an SVS dealer in my country and I absolutely appreciate your honest and accurate review of these products! Awesome job as usual! Thanks!

[audioaficionado]

Nice thing about these two SVS subwoofers is how much control you have with the control app. You can set them to integrate with your music system and have another preset for watching movies. You don't need a smartphone either. Just get an old disconnected smartphone or small tablet that has WiFi capabilities as the remote.

[techsamurai]

About using it large rooms, I own a Micro 3000 which I use with B&W 703 in my living room - I just added it so I'm getting used to it. I'll eventually set it so it disappears - it has good bass. At the beginning I thought it was dead as there's no vibration from it but I can clearly tell there's bass and I'm just surprised the cabinet never moves.

It's a nice product. I have it behind a guitar and it nearly matches the baseboard in white.

This sub checks a lot of boxes.

- It can pair a $3, 500 pair of speakers (from 12 years ago) which is impressive
- It still works in a large room with cathedral ceilings
- It takes as little space as possible next to main speakers, mile-long tv stands, fireplaces, french doors - a foot of real estate is like asking for a 3 floor apartment in Manhattan :-)
- It allows quick volume changes using the presets which makes it easy to kill the sub if kids are studying, at nighttime etc.

It's a great sub with many quality of life features.

[Gary_M]

I'm glad you've been bringing up video games in your reviews lately. Most people just mention music or movies, but games have some killer soundtracks these days.

[williammiebach]

Been viewing your reviews for a year or two, and this is my first comment.
You are simply among the best reviewers out there. You manage to cover every element of a components performance in the most clear, logical and articulate manner, and include great insight as to how it integrates with various types of systems and acoustic spaces. Thanks' man.
Like you, I would spend thousands of dollors for subwoofers that integrate invisably with my mains, but generaly have not had that type of budget, so thanks for reviewing affordable products as well, and helping us understand what or what we may not be getting.

[amin]

I’ve got dual sb1000 pro’s setup for stereo. I couldn’t be happier. Smooth quality bass, much less peaks & nulls and most importantly effortless bass.

[franklandgraff]

Thank you for having an open mind to different kinds of listeners! I appreciate that you share many kinds of options for uses to the products you review!

[bzen]

PB-2000 pro. Had a SB-1000. Good subs, the app is great. Whatever you do, adding a sub really improves the sound quality, does not just 'add bass'. Even on a low end system, before upgrading speakers or amp, get a good sub.

[raphaelmeillat]

Great video. There's never been a better time to get into subs than today with great products from REL, KEF and SVS. Wish I could get one with the convenience of SVS' app, the small and great performance of KEF, and the perfect integration of REL!

[mechanicalmanical]

I have 2x SB-2000s that I can’t hear. It took awhile to get to that point.

When I got my subs, I wanted to hear it and feel the slam. But then the songs I knew and loved didn’t sound right, so I turned it down. Then I missed the slam, and turned it up again, just not as high as last time. Then down, back up again not as high…until bass bliss.

Even, full, seamless bass. Music that has body. I can’t hear it, but I can feel it.

[kanedakatsuragi]

thanks for the video. Wish SVS would take over distribution in Canada. would get svs direct prices and much better after sale service

[josh]

Thanks for the great review. One item that makes a difference for some folks is the weight of the sub. Picking up and moving a large, heavy sub by yourself isn't easy - and can cause an injury if you're not careful. Especially when moving a sub over and over - like doing a sub crawl and trying to find the best spot acoustically for it. The fact that both of these subs are under 30lbs makes them much easier to move around.

[jpaleas]

I ultimately purchased the micro 3000 in white because of aesthetics for my dining room system and to compliment my classic Ethan Allen dining table and at the same time to sort of disappear on the white floors!
Boy was I in for a treat amazing sound! I listen to classical and jazz when using that room so the low end satisfies ! I’ve paired it with a very basic system a Yamaha 301 and a pair of vintage Bose 201 on stands. Speakers and furniture are family Heirlooms and aesthetics were the priority here but something needs to be said about the micro 3000 bringing a current touch and bringing sound to life in that room!
Btw price for winter of ‘21 has gone up to $900

[MrRonnmaui]

Great video. I bought a SVS SB2000 about a year ago. Excellent sub. I setup with Peachtree Nova and Legacy Audio Monitors. It does what I wanted, fills the entire house with quality bass!

[D.L.W.]

I run dual SVS SB-3000's. Outstanding sound!!!

[millercreek]

A nice accessory is the SVS isolation feet. I got dual SB-1000 Pros with the isolation feet and they sound great! The app is soooo great to have to make adjustments on the fly. I’m a happy customer! Oh I pair my subs with Tekton Lore Mini towers and I use the SVS isolation feet for them as well!

[rodneyarnoldi]

Thank you for the review. I had in mine to buy the SB-1000 but you brought my attention to the Micro-3000. I feel that this speaker could work well will my restored and recently acquired Quad 57 electrostic speakers. So pleased I came across your video. Thank you.

[OnlineMedicareEducationa-swqx]

Thank you for the comparison. I miss your reviews and I hope you are back reviewing AV components soon!

[josephchamberlain]

I have a Rel t9 in a larger room downstairs and an SVS sb1000 pro paired with my maggie 1.7i upstairs. Both are fantastic for the jobs they're asked to do.