Short answer: the SVS 3000 Micro, if you are buying new. The SVS SB-1000 ranks higher than it (#1 vs #6 of 73 subwoofers, 3.9/5 vs 3.7/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the SVS 3000 Micro is still sold new at $799. The SVS SB-1000’s replacement, the SVS SB-1000 PRO, is rated 3.7/5 at $599.
Why pick the SVS 3000 Micro: A tiny sealed subwoofer with two opposing 8 inch drivers, small enough to tuck beside furniture while adding upper bass weight. Watch for: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority.
What the SVS SB-1000 does well: An excellent small subwoofer, a now discontinued sealed 12 inch model with strong punch for movies and music that is worth buying used. The tradeoff: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority.
Buy the SVS 3000 Micro, since the SVS SB-1000 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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A tiny sealed subwoofer with two opposing 8 inch drivers, small enough to tuck beside furniture while adding upper bass weight.
An excellent small subwoofer, a now discontinued sealed 12 inch model with strong punch for movies and music that is worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS 3000 Micro | SVS SB-1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 | $500 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #6 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #1 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 90.6 dB | 95.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 92.9 dB | 103.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 98.3 dB | 107.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 103.6 dB | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.7 dB | 118.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 117.5 dB | 118.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 122.1 dB | 116.5 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.5 dB | 116.3 dB |
| Dimensions | 10.9”H x 11.7”W x 10.7”D (276.9 x 297.2 x 271.8 mm) | 13.5”H x 13”W x 14”D (342.9 x 330.2 x 355.6 mm) |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) | 26.9 lbs (12.2 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | black, white |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Brent Butterworth |
| Drivers | 2x 8” (203mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 91.5 dB |
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